VEGE Remanufactured DFTE 5.4L 330ci Heavy Duty Long Block Engine

Description

Stripped spark plug thread disasters dictate the VEGE DFTE Long Block Engine, engineered for commercial long block repower assignments in work trucks and passenger vans. This 5.4L 330 cid Triton 2V V8 creates 260HP at 4,500 RPM. Installers must check exhaust manifold mounting surfaces on the cylinder head because broken factory studs require precision extraction.

High strength pearlitic gray iron casts the deep skirt Modular V8 block. A precision ground nodular iron crankshaft rotates within this VEGE engine core on tri-metal bearings. Starter draw measures 175A on 12V electrical circuits. Total dry weight registers at 520 lbs with an unrigged exterior envelope of 29in length by 27in width by 28in height. Sump holds 6.0 quarts.

Key Features of VEGE DFTE

Municipal fleet directors buy VEGE DFTE Long Block Engine units to restore heavy duty trucks during an industrial engine rebuild cycle. Remanufactured cylinder heads receive full thread spark plug inserts to stop spark plug blowouts under towing loads.

• Cast aluminum cylinder heads feature revised combustion chambers that optimize heat transfer away from valves.
• Single overhead camshafts drive chain driven valvetrain components with reduced friction drag.
• Hypereutectic aluminum alloy pistons resist skirt scuffing inside diamond plateau honed cylinder bores.
• The DFTE commercial core maintains 0.0016in rod bearing oil clearances under heavy dynamometer tests.
• Hydraulic timing tensioners eliminate loose timing chain slap during sudden deceleration load cycles.
• Splayed cross bolted main bearing caps lock the rotating crank firmly into the block skirt.
• Multi layer steel head gaskets stop combustion gas leakage across block decks.

Dynamometer Test Limits Thermal Thresholds

Dyno validation charts indicate 260HP at 4,500 RPM and 350 ft-lbs torque at 2,500 RPM on this DFTE long block engine. Gauge monitors show 55 PSI oil gallery pressure at 2,000 RPM when test sump lubricant reaches 195°F. Compression testing measures 175 PSI across all eight cylinders within 4% balance. Crankshaft center journal runout remains under 0.0003in TIR. Exhaust gas temperature probes register 1,220°F during extended test pulls.

Field Handling Routine Maintenance Directives

Drive by wire throttle actuators demand unbent electrical terminal pins during harness mating. Technicians should not install this heavy duty replacement engine into chassis with outdated cooling systems or vehicles lacking computer controls for electronic spark timing.

• Drain break in crankcase oil after 500 miles or 30 operating hours then install 5W-20 synthetic blend oil.
• Inspect spark plug torque to verify 25 ft-lbs in full thread cylinder head inserts.
• Torque cylinder head fasteners in proper sequence up to 90 ft-lbs following initial thermal cycles.

Crate Manifest Warranty Terms Overview

The VEGE build standard provides a 3-Year or 100,000-mile parts warranty for total customer peace of mind. Crate shipments contain the remanufactured long block core, oil pan, front timing cover, valve covers, oil pump, plus official signed quality inspection reports.