VEGE Remanufactured 278B 3.3L 3342cc Car Truck Long Block Engine

Description

Exact 3.3L displacement engineering defines the VEGE Remanufactured 278B Car Truck Long Block Engine, built to repower fleet utility haulers with refined V6 efficiency. This 3.3L 3342cc V6 car truck long block replacement outputs 240HP across a 24-valve aluminum foundation. Wide cylinder head packaging requires checking clearance around steering shafts during engine bay installation.

High-tensile aluminum alloy casting gives the VEGE 278B long block assembly structural rigidity under sustained highway hauling cycles. The 4-Bolt cross-bolted main caps secure a micro-polished forged steel crankshaft. Engineered for 12V automotive electrical circuits, cold starter current draws 185A. Net dry weight lands at 390 lbs within a base envelope of 27in length by 28in width and 27in height. Sump oil capacity holds 5.5 quarts.

Key Features of VEGE Remanufactured 278B

Fleet maintenance mechanics buy VEGE Remanufactured 278B engines to execute a dependable commercial long block repower on route delivery vans and municipal transport trucks. This VEGE remanufactured long block provides direct replacement fitment for 3.3L V6 commercial chassis platforms.

• Forged steel crankshaft turns inside micro-polished main bearings rated to 0.0004in journal runout tolerance.
• Dual overhead camshafts actuate 24 valves for high breathing efficiency and reduced emissions.
• Hypereutectic pistons feature coated skirts for minimal cylinder wall friction at high operating temperatures.
• Cross-bolted main bearing caps lock crank journals in place under high torque loads.
• Silent type dual timing chains maintain camshaft phase stability with hydraulic chain tensioners.
• High pressure oil pump pushes 52 PSI through internal cylinder block oil galleries.
• Precision machined transmission mounting pattern mates this 278B commercial core to factory gearboxes.

Dyno Bench Load Performance

Dynamometer load cells confirm this 278B long block engine generates 240HP at 6,000 RPM and 225 ft-lbs torque output at 4,500 RPM under continuous water brake resistance. Oil pressure stabilizes at 50 PSI with oil pan temperatures held at 190°F during step load testing. Coolant loop passages maintain 180°F under full water brake resistance. Cylinder compression gauges show 170 PSI across all 6 cylinders with variance under 3%. Crankshaft thrust float measures 0.005in tolerance on dial indicators.

Bay Clearances Service Limits

Electronic throttle connections require 5 lbs pull force for smooth accelerator pedal action. Do not install this 3.3L V6 car truck long block engine into front-wheel drive cars lacking matching subframe mounts or chassis without electronic control modules. Fleet mechanics must check engine cradle mount bushings before torquing bellhousing hardware against this 278B engine core.

• Change 5W-20 commercial motor oil and filter every 250 operating hours or 3,500 miles.
• Inspect cooling system hoses and serpentine belt tensioner every 500 operating hours.
• Torque intake plenum fasteners to 15 ft-lbs after the initial 50 operating hours.

Standard Warranty Crate Inventory

VEGE backs this commercial long block with a 3-Year or 100,000-mile limited commercial warranty. The reinforced wooden pallet crate contains the remanufactured 278B long block core, oil pan, front timing cover, dual valve covers, oil pump pickup tube, and complete factory installation setup guide.