VEGE DD72 5.9L 360ci Industrial Grade Long Block Remanufactured Crate Engine

Description

Need unrelenting work truck torque output? Select the VEGE DD72 Remanufactured Crate Engine industrial grade long block package. Displacement measures 360 cubic inches across a 5.9L Magnum V8 architecture. This remanufactured package produces 245 brake horsepower at 4,000 RPM plus 335 lb-ft torque at 3,200 RPM. Cast iron handles fleet duties.

High-nickel cast iron forms the deep-skirt engine block casting with two-bolt cast iron main caps securing the crank train. The rotating group features a nodular cast iron crankshaft linked to forged steel connecting rods. Hypereutectic aluminum pistons travel through 4.000-inch cylinder bores stroked across 3.580 inches. Static compression ratio checks out at 8.9:1. Sump capacity measures 5.0 quarts in a stamped steel oil pan while total dry weight registers at 545 lbs.

Key Features of VEGE DD72

Commercial operators buy VEGE DD72 crate engine packages to repower Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty service trucks. Precision remanufacturing restores strict factory clearances to maintain high tractive effort on rugged job sites.

• 4.000-inch bore cylinders receive precision plateau honing to seat piston rings without oil blowby.
• 1.920-inch intake valves maximize low-speed intake runner airflow for off-idle towing torque.
• 1.625-inch exhaust valves evacuate hot combustion gases through cast iron exhaust runners.
• 0.432-inch camshaft valve lift sustains flat torque curves across normal cruising speeds.
• Hardened double roller timing chains prevent cam timing wander under sudden load shifts.
• Heavy-duty harmonic balancers dampen crankshaft harmonics during extended engine idling.
• Hydraulic roller lifters eliminate valvetrain drag to enhance VEGE DD72 industrial motor lifespan.
• 65cc combustion chambers optimize combustion flame travel to suppress detonation under loads.

Combustion Profile Industrial Dyno Parameters

Operating across an effective power band of 1,200 to 4,800 RPM, this V8 engine outputs 245 brake horsepower at 4,000 RPM and 335 lb-ft torque at 3,200 RPM. Camshaft specifications post 196 degrees intake and 204 degrees exhaust duration measured at 0.050-inch lift, along with 0.432-inch intake and 0.432-inch exhaust lift. Combustion stability requires standard 87-octane pump gas. Manifold absolute pressure generates 18 in-Hg idle vacuum at 600 RPM while operating oil pressure stabilizes between 40 to 65 PSI hot.

Chassis Mating Industrial Bay Clearance

The engine features the classic Chrysler LA small-block transmission bellhousing pattern connecting flush to 46RE or 47RE automatic transmissions. External balance requirements demand dedicated weighted flexplates or flywheels. Factory motor mount positions drop straight into Dodge Ram chassis without steering linkage contact, providing 3.0 inches of crossmember drop clearance and generous firewall space.

Break In Protocols Duty Thresholds

Pre-lube the engine with an external priming tool before initial ignition crank. Circulate high-zinc break-in motor oil and purge cooling passages of air pockets to avoid hot spots. This engine is not engineered for marine saltwater operation, turbocharger boost past 8 PSI, or continuous drag strip transbrake launches.

• Drain initial break-in oil and change filter elements after the first 50 miles.
• Inspect valve adjustment and fluid conditions every 3,000 miles during fleet service.
• Flush radiator coolant and replace accessory drive belts every 12 months of operation.

Industrial Warranty Crate Manifest Details

Each unit includes a 24-Month / 50,000-Mile factory limited warranty covering personal and commercial truck use. The reinforced heavy wooden shipping container holds the remanufactured long block, oil pan, valve covers, front timing cover, oil pump, dyno test documentation, and a technical installation instruction guide.