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Dodge
Dodge is a brand of automobiles, sport utility vehicles and minivans in the US, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in over 60 countries and territories around the world.
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The years following World War II brought upon new designs for performance. Chrysler had to find a way to increase power without increasing compression, which would require higher octane fuel. The key was thought to be in the better designed cylinder head, perhaps hemispherical with conventional valve-in-head. Using hemi heads would increase thermal and volumetric efficiency, as well as provide a low surface-to-volume ratio (thus minimizes loss due to combustion-chamber deposits). Why was this design not used earlier in autos, see as it has been around since at least 1904? Complexity and high costs did not allow easy mass production, and this rugged design loved high octane gas. Chrysler teams researched every engine available, and the hemi head design proved to be the most powerful and efficient model they could find. The 426 Hemi engine was designed and built with a very short deadline, but that did not stop it from being the most well-built engine ever made. The engine had a max vertical separating load of 18,800 lb @ 7200 rpm along the crankshaft center line. Frank Bialk had the job of designing the new main bearing caps, which he took advantage of the deep skirt walls by adding cross bolts through the block into the caps. With this, the engine block skirt helped the main bearing caps in resisting the loads. Bolting the heads to the block is crucial to get max power. The hemi heads were designed with an extra bolt, the fifth head bolt, to give it the extra strength. The position of that bolt was going to be directly in the way of the pushrods and intak port, which would restrict power. Again, Frank Bialk came up with a design to bring the bolts up from the bottom instead. The new pattern worked extremely well, and the Hemi engine was put into production. While the Hemi is an extraordinary beast, it does have its limitations. The big disadvantage is in the really high RPM range. With the valves opposing each other, cylinder pressure at really high RPMs is lost on the overlap cycle of the cam. At lower RPMs, say 7500 or less, the Hemi is unbeatable. Also, the Chrysler Hemi has the cam pretty low in the block and has a skirted bottom end. This can limit the crank to be used. With the classic 426 block, about 570 inches is the max. Fortunately, newer blocks have the cam moved higher in the block, so 600+ inches is easy.
Where do you check transmission fluid on 1988 Dodge Diplomat?
should be a dipstick back next to the firewall for checking transmission fluid.
How many hours should it take to replace a head gasket on a dodge ram 2500 24v cummins diesel?
5 hours
What causes the calipers to freeze on a dodge 3500?
Age, moisture in the brake fluid, normal wear, etc.
Where is the oxygen sensor in a 2002 dodge caravan?
There are two in the exhaust behind the engine.
There are two in the exhaust behind the engine.
How to replace steering column on 1990 dodge ramcharger?
I would recommend purchasing a shop manual for that vehicle. The manual will pay for itself with the first repair job.
Where is the crank shaft sensor located on 1999 dodge 2500 5.9 diesel?
It is in the side of the block, behind the starter.
Where is the oil sending unit located on a Dodge 5.2L?
It is on the back of the engine, on the passenger side of the distibutor.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2002 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L?
Under the vehicle, drivers side.
1.. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2.. Drain cooling system
3.. Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube. To prevent coolant from
entering engine, cover the dipstick tube opening in crankcase with a
suitable plug.
4.. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5.. Support the engine and remove the left engine mount
6.. Remove generator support strut.
7.. Disconnect generator electrical connector.
8.. Remove the transaxle dipstick tube bracket attaching bolt.
9.. Remove the lower heater hose tube bracket bolt.
10.. Remove the lower heater hose from thermostat housing.
11.. Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
12.. Remove thermostat housing bolts
13.. Remove thermostat and housing.
Under the vehicle, drivers side.
1.. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2.. Drain cooling system
3.. Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube. To prevent coolant from
entering engine, cover the dipstick tube opening in crankcase with a
suitable plug.
4.. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5.. Support the engine and remove the left engine mount
6.. Remove generator support strut.
7.. Disconnect generator electrical connector.
8.. Remove the transaxle dipstick tube bracket attaching bolt.
9.. Remove the lower heater hose tube bracket bolt.
10.. Remove the lower heater hose from thermostat housing.
11.. Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
12.. Remove thermostat housing bolts
13.. Remove thermostat and housing.
Where is and how do you replace the modulator vavle on a 1975 dodge d-100 pickup?
I dont believe there is a modulator valve on a 75 truck, and im sorry if some joker ripped you off, but dodge transmisions are always fun, I feel for you.
How fast can a dodge dynasty go?
my spedometer tops out at 140 km/hr but i m pretty sure i had mine up to 160km/hr when crossing the prarries. shakes like a sonofabitch though
My 1990 dynasty speedometer tops out at 120mph, but I've never tried to go that fast. The car shakes badly if I go over 70mph!
What happens if you put gas in a dodge 5.9 cummins diesel?
Injectors and fuel system would likely be ruined, it'll smoke heavily, acceleration would be greatly affected. A very costly mistake.
How do you change injectors in 2005 dodge cummins?
My best advice, born from owning quite a few Cummins' powered vehicles, is to take it to a Cummins mechanic. If the pressures through the fuel system gets out of sync you can burn up the injector pump and then not only are you replacing the injectors, the pump and the lift pump. Mucho donero...
What rear axle assemblies are interchangeable for a 2003 dodge ram 1500 V6 3.7L 2wd?
2002 - 2005 Ram 1500 will bolt in, but you need to match the correct ratio.
What would cause a 98 dodge 1500 4x4 heater to blow luke warm air?
Any heater that only blows luke warm air isn't getting warm or hot water to the coil. This sounds like a problem with the thermostat not closing, and allowing the engine to heat the water properly for the heater.
Squeaking noise when brakes are applied on 2002 dodge?
Inspect the brake pads. They are probably worn out and need replacing.
How do you get the fan off of the water pump of a 97 dodge 1500?
i had the same problem, i took a chisel and put a nick in the side of the nut and shocked it and it came lose, leter i talked to someone who did theirs and they talked to the dodge mechanic, he said the right size wrench and a rubber mallet.
If you have a 1998 dodge cummins diesel 3500 truck will engine light come on if water is in fuel?
A 1998 Ram with the Cummins diesel has a water in fuel indicator on the dash that will illuminate if there is water in the fuel filter housing.
How do you replace PCV valve on 2003 dodge Dakota?
go to the local auto shop and tell them you ned your pcv valve replaced
