VEGE Remanufactured DCWT 5.3L 325ci Car Truck Long Block Engine
Classic Chevy Silverado owners select VEGE Remanufactured DCWT 5.3L 315HP car truck long block crates immediately. A 325 CID LS block generates massive towing power using 9.5:1 compression. Connect the starter.
- 315 HP optimizes daily commuter efficiency
- 335 TQ delivers massive exit acceleration
- Internal engine balancing dampens high vibrations
- Cast iron block limits thermal warping
- Included oil pump guarantees internal lubrication
Description
Collapsed active fuel management lifters and oil pump pickup O-ring cavitation damage commercial fleet vans. The VEGE DCWT Car Truck Long Block Engine eliminates recurring downtime during commercial long block repower cycles. This 5.3L 325ci 8-Cylinder iron motor produces 295HP. Installers must match the 24X crankshaft reluctor wheel tooth count against the existing vehicle engine control module.
Formed from ASTM A48 Class 35 gray iron, the deep skirt block utilizes cross-bolted six-bolt main bearing caps. The VEGE engine core houses nodular iron crankshaft journals, powdered metal rods, and A356-T6 aluminum cylinder heads. Cold cranking starter draw pulls 175A on 12V. Dry weight registers 495 lbs, oil pan holds 6.0 quarts, with block dimensions measuring 28in length, 26in width, 27in height.
Key Features of VEGE DCWT
Logistics supervisors buy VEGE DCWT industrial engine rebuild units to restore frontline service trucks. The pushrod V8 provides exceptional towing capacity while eliminating troublesome cylinder deactivation hardware.
- Cylinder bore machined to 3.780in eliminates piston slap during cold morning dispatches.
- Piston stroke set to 3.267in generates high pulling torque across low engine speeds.
- Hydraulic roller camshaft lobes resist abrasive surface wear under extended idle times.
- Stellite coated exhaust valve faces prevent premature heat erosion on loaded grades.
- Heavy duty timing chain set prevents ignition timing drift under heavy towing loads.
- The DCWT commercial core aligns with standard four-speed and six-speed automatic transmissions.
- Tri-metal rod bearings support peak combustion shock loads without journal galling.
- Cast aluminum perimeter oil pan enhances structural crankcase rigidity under payload stress.
Bench Dynamometer Load Calibration
Automated test protocols evaluate each DCWT long block engine on continuous water-brake absorbers. The unit sustains 295 BHP and 335 ft-lbs torque output at 3600 RPM. Hot oil gallery pressure holds 55 PSI at 198°F sump oil temperature. Exhaust gas thermocouples log 1180°F EGT under bench resistance. Cylinder compression measures 190 PSI across all eight cylinders. Crankshaft center journal runout stays under 0.0003in TIR.
Field Service Interface Guidelines
Accelerator pedal position sensor bellcrank demands 6 lbs pull resistance for positive return response. Never install this iron block powertrain into lightweight passenger sedans or transverse engine bay layouts.
- Drain break-in engine lubricant and renew spin-on filter element after 50 operating hours.
- Confirm fixed pedestal roller rocker arm bolt torque reaches 22 ft-lbs on base circles.
- Tighten torque-to-yield cylinder head bolts through final pass of 90 degrees rotation.
Packaging Scope Warranty Terms
Secured under the VEGE assembly standard 3-Year 100,000-mile commercial protection guarantee, this motor arrives palletized. The pack contains the remanufactured long block core, oil pan, front timing cover, valve covers, oil pump pickup screen, and final dyno test sheet.
VEGE DCWT Remanufactured Long Block Crate Engine Specs
| Brand | VEGE Engines |
| Engine Model | DCWT |
| Part Type | Crate Engines |
| Product Line | VEGE Long Block Crate Engines |
| Engine Type | VRE-DCWT |
| UPC | 653517229459 |
| Actual Engine Displacement | 5.3L/325 |
| Assembled | Yes |
| Intake Manifold Included | No |
| Cylinder Heads Included | Yes |
| Carburetor Included | No |
| Throttle Body Included | No |
| Distributor Included | No |
| Oil Pan Included | No |
| Valve Covers Included | No |
| Timing Cover Included | No |
| Water Pump Included | No |
| Harmonic Balancer Included | No |
| Flexplate Included | No |
| Flywheel Included | No |
| Air Cleaner Included | No |
| Spark Plugs Included | No |
| Spark Plug Wires Included | No |
| Computer Included | No |
| Wiring Harness Included | No |
| Supercharger Included | No |













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