Chrysler 488 (8.0 L) Magnum V10 engine: review and specs, service data

The Chrysler/Dodge 488 Magnum is a 8.0 l (7,997 cc, 488.0 cu.in.) natural aspirated V10 90° four-stroke gasoline engine from Chrysler LA/Magnum-family. This engine was manufactured from 1994 up to 2003.

The Chrysler 488 Magnum features a cast-iron block and two cast-iron heads with a single camshaft (OHV) and two valves per cylinder (20 valves in total). The Chrysler 8.0 L Magnum engine is equipped with a multi-point fuel injection system and an electrical ignition system with two ignition coils pack and individual coil for each spark plug.

The compression ratio rating is 8.4:1. A 101.6 mm (4 in) cylinder bore and 98.6 mm (3.88 in) piston stroke give the 488 Magnum engine a total of 7,997 cc of displacement.

The 8.0 L engine produced from 305 PS (224 kW; 300 HP) at 4,100 rpm to 314 PS (231 kW; 310 HP) at 4,100 rpm of horsepower and 610 N·m (62.2 kg·m, 449.6 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of peak torque

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Chrysler 8.0 L (488 cu in) Magnum V10
Layout	Four stroke, V10
Fuel type	Gasoline (petrol)
Production	1994-2003
Displacement	8.0 L, 7.997 cc (488.0 cu in)
Fuel system	Multi-point Fuel Injection
Power adder	None
Power output	From 305 PS (224 kW; 300 HP) at 4,100 rpm to 314 PS (231 kW; 310 HP) at 4,100 rpm
Torque output	610 N·m (62.2 kg·m, 449.6 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm
Firing order	1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Dimensions (L x W x H):	–

Cylinder block

The 8.0 L Magnum engine has a cast-iron block with a six-bearings crankshaft supported system. The cylinder bore is 101.6 mm (4.00 in), piston stroke is 98.6 mm (3.88 in) and the compression ratio rating is 8.4:1. This motor has aluminum alloy pistons with two compression and one oil control rings, forged steel connecting rods, and nodular iron crankshaft. The crankshaft main journal diameter is 76.2 mm (3.00 in) and the crankpin diameter is 53.0 mm (2.08 in).

Cylinder block
Cylinder block alloy		Cast-iron
Compression ratio:		8.4:1
Cylinder bore:		101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Piston stroke:		98.6 mm (3.88 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):		2/1
Number of main bearings:		6
Cylinder inner diameter (standard):		101.600-101.65 mm (4-4.002 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard):		–
Piston pin outer diameter:		24.996-25.001 mm (0.9841-0.9843 in)
Piston ring side clearance:	Top	0.074-0.097 mm (0.0029-0.0038 in)
	Second	0.074-0.097 mm (0.0029-0.0038 in)
	Oil	0.185-0.245 mm (0.0073-0.0096 in)
Piston ring end gap:	Top	0.255-0.508 mm (0.01-0.02 in)
	Second	0.255-0.508 mm (0.01-0.02 in)
	Oil	0.380-1.397 mm (0.015-0.055 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter:		24.940-24.978 mm (0.9819-0.9834 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:		76.187-76.213 mm (2.9995-3.0005 in)
Crankpin diameter:		53.950-53.975 mm (2.124-2.125 in)

Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
Step 1: 27 Nm; 2.7 kg·m; 20 ft·lb in two-three stages
Step 2: 115 Nm; 11.5 kg·m; 85 ft·lb in two-three stages
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.
Connecting rod cap bolts
61 Nm; 6.0 kg·m; 45 ft·lb

Cylinder head

The cylinder heads are made of cats-iron. The engine has a single camshaft over-head valves. The camshaft is driven by a single timing chain. The intake valve head diameter is 48.8 mm (1.92 in), the duration is 246° the exhaust valve diameter is 41.2 mm (1.62 in), the duration is 265°. The Chrysler 488 Magnum engine is equipped with hydraulic valve tappets.

Cylinder head
Block head alloy		Cast-iron
Valve Arrangement:		OHV, Chain drive
Head surface flatness		–
Valves:		20 (2 valves per cylinder)
Intake valve timing		246°
Exhaust valve timing:		265°
Valve head diameter:	INTAKE	48.640-48.900 mm (1.915-1.9252 in)
	EXHAUST	41.123-41.377 mm (1.619-1.629 in)
Valve length:	INTAKE	145.190-145.820 mm (5.7161-5.7409 in)
	EXHAUST	145.540-146.180 mm (5.7299-5.7551 in)
Valve stem diameter:	INTAKE	7.900-7.920 mm (0.311-0.3118 in)
	EXHAUST	7.900-7.920 mm (0.311-0.3118 in)
Valve spring free length:	49.962 mm (1.967 in)

Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
Step 1: 58 Nm; 5.8 kg·m; 43 ft·lb
Step 2: 143 Nm; 14.0 kg·m; 105 ft·lb
Cylinder head cover bolts
16 Nm; 1.6 kg·m; 9.0 ft·lb

Maintenance data

Compression pressure
Standard	1,170-1,310 kPa (170-190 psi)
Oil system
Recommended engine oil	SAE: 10W-30
Oil type API	API: SH or SH/CD
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity)	With filter change 6.6 L (7.0 US. qt, 5.8 Imp. qt.) Without filter change 6.3 L (6.7 US. qt, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Oil pressure	Idle speed: (83-172 kPA, 0.8-1.7 kg/cm³, 12-25 psi) 3,000 rpm (345-414 kPA, 3.5-4.2 kg/cm³, 50-60 psi)
Ignition system
Spark plug	Champion QC9MC4
Spark plug gap	1.15 mm (0.0453 in)
Spark plug tightening torque	41.0 N·m (4.2 kg·m, 30.2 ft·lb)

Vehicle applications

Model	Years Produced
Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Pickup	1994-2003

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