Engine Block: Description

2024 Dodge and Ram Durango SRT Hellcat PlusSECTION Description
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The cylinder block is a 60 degree high-pressure die cast aluminum design with cast iron cylinder liners.

  • The leading side of the block is on the right side and houses cylinders 1, 3 and 5.
  • The cylinder block is an open deck design with cut slots between each cylinder.
  • Two knock sensors are located in the block valley.
  • The cylinder block has three sets of piston cooling jets which are attached to the main oil gallery.
  • The four powdered metal main bearing caps are a cross-bolted design and have directional arrows molded into the caps.
  • The number 2 main bearing is the location for the two piece upper half thrust bearings.
  • The thrust bearings are installed with the oil groves facing outward.
  • The main bearing caps are a six bolt design and cross-bolted for improved lower end strength.
  • There are three oil drain back drillings located on each of the cylinder banks.
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