VEGE Remanufactured VC87 5.7L 350ci Custom Series Long Block Engine

Description

Timing chain stretch and nylon cam sprocket tooth fracture immobilize commercial service trucks mid-haul. The VEGE Remanufactured VC87 5.7L 350ci Custom Series Long Block Engine eliminates catastrophic timing failures through an industrial engine rebuild. This 5.7L 8-Cylinder build makes 210HP, though installers must verify flywheel balance weight configuration against the one-piece rear main crank flange.

Cast from ASTM A48 Class 30 gray iron, this VEGE engine core houses heavy-duty cast iron heads and a nodular iron crankshaft. Starter draw demands 165A on 12V systems. Bare engine weight reaches 450 lbs inside 28in length, 25in width, 27in height dimensions with 5.0 quarts oil capacity.

Key Features of VEGE VC87

Shop owners buy VEGE Remanufactured VC87 5.7L 350ci Custom Series Long Block Engine units to restore reliable service vehicles without complex computer reprogramming. All-steel timing sprockets eliminate the sudden tooth shearing common to factory nylon gears to maintain precise valve timing under stress.

• Standard 4.000in bore and 3.480in stroke geometry maintains proven small block serviceability.
• All-steel timing chain sprockets eliminate factory plastic tooth failures permanently.
• Hydraulic flat tappet camshaft grind works within stock electronic control module fuel curves.
• Cast iron cylinder heads feature hardened exhaust valve seats for unleaded commercial fuel use.
• VC87 commercial core precision decking ensures parallel gasket surfaces across both banks.
• High-tensile rod bolts resist fatigue under sudden deceleration and downshift braking loads.
• Baffled steel oil pan prevents pump starvation during severe uphill vehicle climbs.

Dynamometer Test Cell Limits

Dyno testing validates performance on each VC87 long block engine prior to shipping. The assembly achieves 210HP at 4400 RPM and 300 ft-lbs torque at 2800 RPM. Oil gallery pressure maintains 55 PSI hot at 195°F oil temperature. Cylinder compression balances out at 170 PSI across all cylinders with 3% variance. Crank runout limits to 0.0003in TIR. Exhaust gas temp tops out at 1250°F under maximum dyno torque resistance.

Chassis Constraints Routine Protocols

Mechanical throttle lever operation needs 5 lbs pull resistance. This Gen 1 small block is NOT compatible with late-model LS-series motor mounts, transverse van engine compartments, or direct-injection chassis computer systems.

• Drain break-in motor oil and renew the oil filter after 500 break-in road miles.
• Confirm valvetrain adjustment cold, setting hydraulic lifters one-half turn down from zero lash.
• Verify cylinder head bolt torque down to 65 ft-lbs after the initial thermal cycle.

Commercial Protection Included Hardware

Assembled 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.