VEGE Remanufactured 548 3.2L 3210cc Car Truck Long Block Engine

Description

Restore continuous highway payload torque with the VEGE 548 Car Truck Long Block Engine built for commercial long block repower projects in transport haulers. This 3210cc 6-Cylinder V6 platform produces 225HP through an overhead cam 24-valve architecture. Riggers must inspect clearance around the rear cylinder head water outlet during installation because cramped firewall enclosures restrict cooling hose routing.

Cast from heat treated A356 aluminum alloy with centrifugally spun iron sleeves, the engine block mates to dual aluminum cylinder heads. Each VEGE engine core undergoes magnetic particle crack testing, line boring, and deck milling to 0.0002in flatness. The 12V starter motor requires 185A during cold cranking. Dry unrigged weight registers 380 lbs across a 28in length by 27in width by 26in height mounting stance. Sump oil reservoir holds 4.8 quarts of 5W-20 lubricant.

Key Features of VEGE 548

Commercial fleets buy VEGE 548 Car Truck Long Block assemblies to complete an industrial engine rebuild without unexpected vehicle downtime. Rigorous machining restores original manufacturer runout limits across all rotating and reciprocating components.

• 3210cc displacement produces 216 ft-lbs torque across everyday commercial delivery route duties.
• Single overhead camshaft per bank actuates 24 valves with induction hardened seat faces.
• Centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners minimize bore distortion under severe thermal operating cycles.
• The 548 commercial core receives diamond cylinder honing on all 6 cylinder bores.
• Forged steel connecting rods connect hypereutectic aluminum pistons with low friction ring coatings.
• Multi layer steel head gaskets eliminate coolant leaks under continuous high thermal loads.
• Induction hardened crankshaft journals maintain total runout under 0.0003in total indicator reading.

Dynamic Load Bench Tolerances

On the water brake dynamometer, the 548 long block engine produces 225 continuous BHP at 5,600 RPM and 216 ft-lbs torque at 4,700 RPM. Crankcase oil gallery pressure stabilizes at 58 PSI with sump temperatures regulated at 195°F. Exhaust pyrometer probes measure heat under 1,240°F during full throttle pulls. Compression testing confirms 190 PSI across all 6 cylinders with under 3% variance. Crankshaft journal runout remains below 0.0003in TIR, keeping main bearing oil clearances between 0.0011in and 0.0017in.

Field Service Maintenance Rules

Accelerator cable linkage needs 5 lbs pull force to operate the throttle plate without binding. Do not install this 3.2L car truck replacement engine into marine inboard hull cavities or severe duty stationary pumps that require constant wide open throttle.

• Service motor oil and spin on filters every 3,000 miles or 150 run hours with 5W-20 specification oil.
• Check timing belt tension and adjust valve lash every 15,000 miles to factory cold specifications.
• Retorque all cylinder head bolts to 76 ft-lbs after the first 50 operating hours of service.

Warranty Terms Crate Contents

VEGE assembly standard guidelines supply 3-Year or 100,000-mile limited warranty protection on every unit. The heavy wooden shipping crate includes the remanufactured long block core, cast aluminum oil pan, pickup tube, front timing cover, valve covers, and quality control inspection documents.