VEGE Remanufactured VCH8 3.1L 189ci Compact Car Long Block Engine

Description

Internal coolant seepage past split lower intake gaskets erodes crankshaft journals in high mileage fleet sedans. The VEGE Remanufactured VCH8 Compact Car Long Block Engine prevents sudden rod bearing wipeout during an industrial engine rebuild. This 3.1L 189ci 6-Cylinder pushrod powerplant delivers 160HP. Mechanics must verify upper plenum vacuum port seals prior to intake duct connection.

Dense ASTM A48 Class 30 gray iron forms the compact 60-degree crankcase beneath resurfaced iron combustion heads. A heat treated nodular iron crankshaft rotates inside bi-metal aluminum bearings inside this VEGE engine build. Cold cranking draws 145A through standard 12V starter circuits. Total dry unrigged mass registers 345 lbs across exterior dimensions of 24in length, 23in width, 25in height. The stamped steel sump holds 4.5 quarts.

Key Features of VEGE Remanufactured VCH8

Fleet supervisors buy VEGE Remanufactured VCH8 Compact Car Long Block Engine packages to avoid repetitive road service dispatches. Every commercial long block repower integrates resurfaced deck surfaces and precision valvetrain parts to deliver dependable service life.

• Hydraulic roller lifters track smooth camshaft lobes to limit internal pushrod friction and noise.
• 0.0013in connecting rod journal clearances provide continuous hydrodynamic oil films during hot idling.
• Plateau honed cylinder walls allow cast iron compression rings to seat fast without scuffing.
• The VCH8 commercial core uses hardened exhaust valve seats to resist premature recession on unleaded fuels.
• Dual row timing chains maintain precise camshaft alignment across thousands of hard route hours.
• Precision ground pushrods prevent valvetrain harmonic deflection during high RPM passing gear maneuvers.
• Single piece viton rear crankshaft seals stop lubricant loss into the transaxle bellhousing.

Dynamometer Verification Operational Metrics

Shop dynamometer sweeps measure this VCH8 long block engine at 160 BHP and 185 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 RPM continuous test loading. Main gallery oil pressures register 46 PSI at 190°F oil pan thermal stabilization. Exhaust runner probes reach 1210°F during sustained continuous test runs on the water brake absorber unit. Dynamic compression testing displays 175 PSI across all six cylinders within 4% balance between cylinder banks. Crankshaft total runout measures under 0.0002in TIR to protect main bearing babbit surfaces under load.

Shop Integration Setup Safeguards

Throttle body linkage cables require 4 lbs of return spring resistance to guarantee positive idle closing. This pushrod V6 powerplant is NOT engineered for marine inboard installations, rear wheel drive truck conversions, or high pressure supercharged racing applications.

• Flush out initial break-in petroleum motor oil and change the filter at 500 miles or 25 operating hours.
• Torque rocker arm pivot bolts to 14 ft-lbs while confirming pushrod ball socket alignment in lifter cups.
• Tighten cylinder head bolts in three incremental stages using angle rotation specifications without hot retorque passes.

Crated Freight Warranty Breakdown

Manufactured to meet the strict VEGE assembly standard, this replacement long block includes a 3-Year 100,000-mile parts warranty. The timber crate carries the complete long block assembly, stamped oil pan, timing gear cover, steel valve covers, pickup tube screen, and signed dynamometer test documentation.