VEGE Remanufactured DB42 3.8L 231ci High Performance Long Block Engine

Description

Composite upper intake plenum erosion creates sudden lean misfires and hydrostatic locking in municipal transit cars. The VEGE Remanufactured DB42 3.8L 231ci High Performance Long Block Engine eliminates recurring intake failure points through an industrial engine rebuild. This 3.8L V6 build develops 240HP, though shops must inspect supercharger bypass valve actuators before final bay connection.

Cast from ASTM A48 Class 30 gray iron, this VEGE engine core utilizes heavy-duty iron heads, cross-bolted main caps, and a forged steel crankshaft. Starter draw measures 160A on 12V circuits. Dry engine mass equals 410 lbs across 25in length, 24in width, 26in height dimensions holding 4.5 quarts oil.

Key Features of VEGE DB42

Fleet supervisors buy VEGE Remanufactured DB42 3.8L 231ci High Performance Long Block Engine assemblies to secure durable forced-induction capability without custom machine work. Precision balance shaft alignment eliminates harsh secondary shaking forces to keep cabin accessories vibration-free under hard boost conditions.

• Engine displacement spans 231ci through a 3.800in cylinder bore and 3.400in stroke crank design.
• High-strength cross-bolted main caps secure the bottom end against supercharger boost pressures.
• Precision balance shaft assembly neutralizes secondary engine shake across extended operating ranges.
• Hydraulic roller lifters provide zero-maintenance valvetrain operation under sustained transport runs.
• DB42 commercial core decks undergo precision diamond surfacing to ensure positive head gasket retention.
• Hardened exhaust valve seat inserts resist thermal recession under high exhaust backpressure.
• Tri-metal copper-lead rod bearings absorb micro-debris particles to prevent crankshaft scoring.

Bench Dynamometer Load Statistics

Test cell runs record vital data on every DB42 long block engine before dispatch. The V6 engine produces 240HP at 5200 RPM and 280 ft-lbs torque at 3600 RPM. Hot oil gallery pressure holds 55 PSI at 195°F fluid temperature. Compression gauges show 180 PSI across all six cylinders within 3% variance. Crankshaft main journal runout checks at 0.0002in TIR. Dynamic exhaust gas temp peaks at 1280°F under dyno loading.

Operational Exclusions Maintenance Protocol

Electronic throttle pedal pull resistance checks out at 4 lbs force. This supercharged 3800 V6 is NOT designed for rear-wheel-drive truck configurations, naturally aspirated low-compression intake manifolds, or air-cooled industrial machinery frames.

• Drain break-in lubricants and renew the spin-on oil filter after 500 break-in road miles.
• Inspect cast aluminum coolant bypass fittings after the first 50 vehicle operating hours.
• Verify cylinder head bolt torque down to factory angle-yield specifications following initial run cycles.

Warranty Statement Shipping Hardware

Manufactured according to strict VEGE assembly standard guidelines, this engine provides a 3-Year 100,000-mile commercial warranty. Each shipping crate contains the long block core, oil pan, front timing cover, valve covers, oil pump assembly, and validated inspection paperwork.