Magnum v10 cracked heads

Coadman, the magnum heads are light weight casting which are common on all late model light trucks regardless of brand. As for the oil smoke, the truck has right at 200k on it. Since 1972, weve been developing robust, functional and cost effective highpressure water dispersal products. Could be cheaper than rebuilding a set of heads that will fail like the others. By the early 90s, the 360 was seriously dated, especially compared with engine packages offered by competitive manufacturers. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Check out our dodge magnum performance cylinder heads collection and choose the products fitting your demands and expectations most precisely. Naturally, the magnum heads are needed, and to attach them to the block, specific magnum fasteners are needed. The v10 is a part of fords modular family, and is actually identical to the 5. As soon as these engines were released, they were installed in ram pickups, and they are still going strong in the 2001 models. Also as far as a cam, even comp has a limited selection in cams for the v10 magnum. Will viper heads fit the dodge magnum v10 cast iron block answered by a verified chrysler mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Performance heads and gaskets will make sure it doesnt bring you any surprises like expensive repairs. What to upgrade while rebuilding my v10 dodge ram forum.

Jul 18, 20 will viper heads fit the dodge magnum v10 cast iron block answered by a verified chrysler mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. There are a few common symptoms of a cracked engine head. In fact, if youre ready to replace a worn out or cracked cylinder head, you wont. This problem is so common that at least 4 aftermarket manufacturers supply now cast iron heads for them. Jul 21, 2011 you can find this tutorial in spanish here. Our iron ram heads have pressed in hardened seats that eliminates this problem. Camlock fittings allow easy removal and direction adjustment. Our stock replacement cylinder heads live up to eqs reputation for quality parts and. As quickly as it came out, the jeep grand cherokee also got them as an option. The rhs heads are a performance head casting, based on the magnums. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Initially focused on the australian mining and quarry industries, we have expanded our reach to the petrochemical, agricultural, fire fighting and vehicle washdown industries with customers in five. It had a cracked head on one side, so i purchased a pair of remanned heads.

They either crack between the valves or between the head bolts. Will viper heads fit the dodge magnum v10 cast iron block. This engine comes complete witht he valve covers, timing cover, oil pan, spark plugs, water. Lamborghini engineers revamped dodges castiron block v10 engine for the viper by redesigning the block and heads in aluminium alloy. Easy to install, control and maintain, magnum valves provide the best return on investment.

Dodge ram 1500 with a magnum v10 engine swap depot. I have read that the heads are notorious for cracking, but i dont know if a cracked head would cause a dead miss. They crack, the valve guides wear, and the decks arent thick enough to mill. We also need to know the casting number off your head located in the spring area. Performance modifications your source for dodge magnum. One of the first things you will learn, from reading this or the hard way, is that oem magnum heads are crackedor at least 95% of them are. I bought a bad engine from the junk yard so they left it up to me to change the head out after i already installed enginedrop transmission. With a true 58cc casting such as the eq magnum or edelbrock performer rpm heads youll be in the vicinity of 9. The enginequest magnum ch318b castiron cylinder head is a great starting point for an affordable, highperformance 5.

Someone is selling their version of a dodge ram srt10 on ebay. Mar 20, 2012 i bought a bad engine from the junk yard so they left it up to me to change the head out after i already installed enginedrop transmission. Edelbrock is the most respected name in performance. To see all dodge pickup 1500 parts that we have in inventory, please search. Many times, a vehicle with a cracked engine head, which is the top part or top end of a vehicles engine block, will leak motor oil out of the cracked part of the head. Chevrolet 502 chrysler magnum performance heads flow numbers. But upon replacing and at that time looking at all the issues with 6. May 27, 2016 i have read that the heads are notorious for cracking, but i dont know if a cracked head would cause a dead miss.

Cant talk to a power difference since i built the engine with those heads. I have a 2001 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with a v10 8l engine with 70,000. Jan 21, 2005 yes, the earlier truck v10 engines did have some problems, including porous heads like v10sport said, premature oil pump failure, and piston wall scaring. Cracked head bent valves head taken apart as long as you put all of the parts in the box. A cracked engine head, specifically one with a large crack, can leak oil.

Arp head bolts for the iron magnum heads are pn arp 1443604, for the edelbrock aluminum heads use pn arp 1443605. The magnum range of spray head valves are robust, and simple to maintain, with a full suite of valves to cover every possible application. This all has to do with aluminum heads, overheads cams, and a cast iron block. By the early 90s, the 360 was seriously dated, especially compared with. The long inner bolts are about 2 threads longer than the las and the outer row are the same length.

I have magnum heads on my la360 block and i am very happy with the results. See our cylinder heads quality performance aluminum street heads. In early form the magnum engine was used exclusively in dodge trucks such as the dakota, ram, durango and ram van. V10 3 valve passenger side 12mm spark plug replaces casting numbers. I even have the great fortune of owning one of these problem v10 engines. Once these are started, start the rest of them use a 516 12point socket or boxend wrench with the hardware borla supplies and only this type of socket anything else will strip the heads, and the locking cams wont fit on. Been looking at 1998 dodge ram 2500 with the magnum v10 and 20042006 ford f250s with the triton v10.

V10 performance parts discussion in dodge 4x4 started by v10sport, jan 21, 2005. An engine head houses the valve train, which is bathed in motor oil throughout engine operation. The most common cause of a blown head gasket is that the engine overheated because. Im throwing codes po302, p0307, and p0300 after a few drive cycles, indicating misfires, but only in cylinders 2 and 7with the 300 code indicating. It could also be a head gasket, or a burnt valve i suppose.

In almost all other ways, it is a really good factory head by any measure. Here is a good video to get a great visual view of a cracked cylinder head out of my 2001 dodge ram 1500 with a 5. A cracked engine head is such a serious mechanical problem that it can severely impact a cars ability to perform properly or even to run at all. The v10 has been an option for the ford truck chassis since 1997. In fact, it can cause you headaches in nearly every facet of an engines operation. The 1998 dodge ram 2500 has 7 problems reported for cracked dashboard. These at least the magnums do heads can develop small hairline cracks that can leak water into the combustion chamber. Dodge ram dakota durango mopar performance parts magnum.

Currently we have distributors around the country,or you can purchase directly from. Magnum horsepower getting all the power from your dodge 5. Feb 21, 2017 i also read some posts here about cylinder heads cracking inside the valve guides, where its not possible to see the leak when pressure testing i dont think its a good idea to try and run the engine to warm it up. These at least the magnums doheads can develop small hairline cracks that can leak water into the combustion chamber. Dont tighten the headers down yet, as youll need a. When idling, if i goose the throttle, it will sound like a sharp backfire through the intake. I can pressure test it cold, but i dont think a crack would show unless its hot any suggestions are welcome. V10 has coolant leak hole in driver side head the diesel stop. After adding engine dye, a telltale sign is pulling 1 head bolt usually in middle and looking for dye on the middle of the bolt.

They started with a 1996 dodge ram 1500 truck and stuffed a 8. I also read some posts here about cylinder heads cracking inside the valve guides, where its not possible to see the leak when pressure testing. But, the closed chamber heads and close quench is allowing me to have a measured 10. With the elimination of the 385 series 460 cubic inch big block, ford offered the v10 as a diesel alternative. Mileage wise ball parking at around 915mpg average with both. I have seen 3 v10s come in using coolant and all 3 needed heads. It had a cracked head on one side, so i purchased a pair of remanned heads from an ebay retailer. Im working on a 98 dodge ram 2500 with a magnum 360 v8 roller cam shaft.

Dont tighten the headers down yet, as youll need a little play to get the collector pipes on. These heads are the 466671 combination as expected. The only real bad point of the magnum head is the cracking. It is important realize that the stock heads may be cracked, regardless of mileage. It is essentially a sixcylinder version of the 318 v8. Rebuilding the ford triton v10 engine builder magazine. Not all cracks will adversely effect performancethere are a lot of high mileage ram trucks running with high mileage heads that are almost certainly cracked.

Go to your local parts store and rent a coolant pressure tester. Chrysler dodge mopar magnum aluminum cylinder heads cast aluminum heads for the v8 dodge and jeep magnum engines 199204 5. Hughes engines and eq cylinder head sell the heavy duty heads flow chart from hughes. They are bare castings and accept all magnum valvetrain components and manifolds.

They say that unseen damage can occur once a gasket goes and it is impossible for anyone to warranty the work. All of the magnum heads are prone to cracking between the valve seats because they are induction hardened. Camshaft if youre swapping the magnum into a car, and youre interested in performance and horsepower, shelfstock camshaft options for the magnum engine are limited. I know i know its a diesel forum, but wanted to share my experience with ford v10 versus diesels. I had a cracked head they said with metal in my oil. The enginequest magnum ch318b castiron cylinder head is a. My 1999 ram 2500 v10 started misfiring the other day. But the main point is that even though my old magnum heads are cracked across the valve seats, and the kegger is butt uglylong runners and swirl port chambers will win the race with torque long before horsepower will. Solving the riddle of the v10 chrysler cylinder head engine.