VEGE Remanufactured VB57 3.8L 231ci Premium Grade Long Block Engine

Description

Intake manifold coolant leaks and spun balance shaft bushings sideline corporate shuttle vans without warning. The VEGE Remanufactured VB57 Long Block Engine eliminates catastrophic lower end failure through an exacting industrial engine rebuild protocol. This 3.8L 231ci 6-Cylinder core generates 200HP. Installers must prime the front timing cover gerotor oil pump pocket with petroleum jelly before cranking.

The structural block utilizes ASTM A48 Class 35 cast iron for high dimensional stability around the cylinders. This VEGE engine core utilizes a cross balanced nodular iron crank, forged connecting rods, and sintered iron main caps. Starter draw reaches 155A on standard 12V circuits. Total dry weight measures 375 lbs with dimensions spanning 25in length, 24in width, 25in height and a 4.5 quarts oil pan.

Key Features of VEGE VB57

Fleet operators buy VEGE VB57 Long Block Engine models to keep passenger transport vans operating on predictable schedules. CNC blueprinted oil passages provide instant lubrication to overhead rocker pivots during extreme northern freeze starts.

• 6-Cylinder 90-degree iron block receives full line boring to restore crank saddle alignment.
• 12-Valve cylinder heads feature high flow ports with induction hardened exhaust valve seats.
• 3.8L displacement generates 225 ft-lbs torque across midrange vehicle passing bands.
• 0.0013in main bearing clearance supports sustained hydrodynamic oil wedges under acceleration.
• Counter rotating balance shaft cancels harmonic vibrations to protect front accessory mounts.
• Hardened steel rocker arms on individual pedestals prevent valvetrain side loading.
• VB57 commercial core assemblies integrate precision ground billet hydraulic roller camshafts.
• Reinforced multi layer steel head gaskets eliminate coolant breaches into combustion cylinders.

Dynamometer Test Cell Parameters

Engine dyno verification records 200BHP and 225 ft-lbs torque at 5200 RPM for each VB57 long block engine. Standard monitoring gauges demonstrate 50 PSI oil gallery pressure at 195°F lubricant operating temperature. Pressure transducers confirm 180 PSI compression per cylinder with under 3% variance between cylinders. Exhaust gas temperatures stabilize at 1160°F during load tests. Dial indicators show crankshaft snout runout under 0.0002in TIR.

Chassis Clearances Usability Parameters

Throttle body linkage assemblies require 4 lbs linear cable pull to achieve full wide open operation. This engine is not built for rear wheel drive longitudinal chassis, marine inboards, or supercharged performance conversions.

• Drain break-in motor oil at 500 miles and replenish with SAE 10W-30 mineral based lubricant.
• Hydraulic roller lifters establish non-adjustable zero lash operation through rigid pedestal bolts.
• Torque-to-yield cylinder head bolts require discard and new fastener installation on every teardown.

Commercial Warranty Freight Manifest

Every engine carries verified protection from the VEGE assembly standard 3-Year 100,000-mile commercial warranty. Each shipping crate safely encloses the fully remanufactured long block, front timing cover, steel oil pan, stamped rocker covers, oil pump pickup tube, and completed dyno test sheet.