VEGE Remanufactured VCTC4WD 4.8L 294ci 4WD Utility Long Block Engine

Description

Broken exhaust manifold studs and stuck oil control rings cause oil smoke and exhaust leaks in four-wheel-drive utility trucks. The VEGE Remanufactured VCTC4WD 4WD Utility Long Block Engine eliminates recurring downtime during a commercial long block repower. This 4.8L 294ci 8-Cylinder motor generates 285HP. Mechanics must verify transfer case adapter bellhousing dowel sleeve projection before installation.

Deep skirt ASTM A48 Class 35 iron forms the structural crankcase beneath precision resurfaced A356 aluminum cylinder heads. A micro polished nodular iron crankshaft turns inside tri-metal bearings inside this VEGE engine assembly. Cranking starter draw pulls 165A across 12V electrical systems during cold winter morning starts. Total unrigged dry weight reaches 415 lbs within dimensions of 28in length, 25in width, 28in height. The cast aluminum oil pan holds 6.0 quarts.

Key Features of VEGE Remanufactured VCTC4WD

Utility fleet supervisors buy VEGE Remanufactured VCTC4WD 4WD Utility Long Block Engine assemblies to keep service trucks on the road. Every industrial engine rebuild integrates inspected rotating components to restore full factory horsepower and torque.

• Flat top aluminum pistons maximize cylinder compression efficiency for crisp off-idle throttle response.
• 0.0015in rod journal clearances preserve protective hydrodynamic oil films during heavy four-wheel-drive plowing.
• Cross bolted six bolt main bearing caps secure the crankshaft under high shock loads.
• The VCTC4WD commercial core features hydraulic roller lifters that prevent camshaft lobe wear.
• Multi layer steel cylinder head gaskets halt combustion gas blowby under sustained uphill towing.
• Plateau honed cylinder walls seat ductile iron rings fast to reduce initial oil consumption.
• Precision ground pushrods resist deflection during sudden full throttle passing gear maneuvers.

Dynamometer Verification Power Figures

Shop dynamometer testing validates this VCTC4WD long block engine at 285 BHP and 295 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 RPM. Pressurized internal oil galleries record 50 PSI at 195°F oil pan thermal stabilization. Exhaust runner thermocouples measure 1240°F during continuous test pulls on the water brake absorber unit. Cylinder compression gauges show 185 PSI across all eight cylinders within 3% balance across both cylinder banks. Total crankshaft runout measures under 0.0003in TIR to safeguard main bearing babbit layers under load.

Field Usability Installation Protocols

Drive-by-wire electronic throttle body plugs snap into connector receptacles with zero manual cable adjustment. This Gen III V8 engine is NOT intended for transverse front-wheel drive cars, low hood sports coupes, or marine applications requiring brass freeze plugs.

• Drain break-in motor lubricant and replace the spin-on filter element at 500 miles or 30 operating hours.
• Hydraulic roller lifters seat on fixed pedestal trays with zero manual valve lash adjustment steps required.
• Torque cylinder head torque-to-yield fasteners using specified angle rotation increments without subsequent hot retorque passes.

Crated Delivery Warranty Scope

Constructed in strict accordance with the VEGE assembly standard, this 4WD utility long block includes a 3-Year 100,000-mile parts warranty. The timber delivery crate encloses the long block, front timing cover, cast aluminum oil pan, valve covers, oil pickup tube, and signed dyno testing sheet.