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When did Dodge go to fuel injection?

When did Dodge go to fuel injection?

Although the first generation was still going strong, Dodge RAM introduced new engines and electronic fuel injection in 1988 and 1989. The 5.2-liter V8 saw electronic fuel injection in 1988, with the other models following the next year. This improved overall performance.

What kind of engine did the Dodge 318 have?

The 318 was not just limited to Dodges, but also powered Plymouth and Chrysler cars as well. The engine was remarkably efficient, durable and proved to be Chrysler’s mainstay for many of its vehicles over the decades. Chrysler was known for its superiority in engine technology over Ford and General Motors.

What was the compression ratio of the Dodge 318?

Ultimately, virtually all Dodge cars were equipped with the optional 318. The 318 had a 3.91-inch bore and 3.312-inch stroke. Its compression ratio in 1968 was a hefty 9.1:1, but was reduced to 8.6:1 by 1973 in the interest of fuel economy.

Which is better Dodge Magnum or Dodge 318?

The Magnum featured high-flow heads for better intake. The Magnum, which was used in Dodge trucks, was a better engineered and more efficient engine. But by 2002, the 318 was dropped in favor of the 360 that remained as the only high-powered optional engine for the Dodge pickups.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Challenger have?

While the Dodge Challenger and larger, third-generation Plymouth Barracudas were generally equipped with the bigger V-8s, the 318 proved to be a perfect engine for the early and smaller Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda. The engine packed a wallop, but was not too unwieldy for the smaller frame cars.

When did the Dodge 318 engine come out?

The Dodge 318 V-8 engine was produced by the Flint, Michigan-based Chrysler Corporation, now Chrysler LLC, from 1967 to 2002.

What kind of engine does a Chrysler 318 Magnum have?

The Chrysler 318 Magnum features a cast-iron block and two cast-iron heads with a single camshaft (OHV) and two valves per cylinder (16 valves in total). The Chrysler 3.9L Magnum engine is equipped with a multi-point fuel injection system and a mechanically timed electrical ignition system with an ignition coil and mechanical distributor.

What kind of gas mileage does a Dodge 318 get?

While the 340, 360 and 383 V-8s got all the attention, the 318 proved to be Chrysler’s best-selling V-8. This was due partly to keeping the 318’s two-barrel carburetor that allowed a measure of fuel efficiency. Carefully maintained, the 318 could achieve 16 mpg.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Magnum have?

The Chrysler/Dodge 318 Magnum is a 5.2 l (5,211 cc, 318.0 cu.in.) natural aspirated V8 90° four-stroke gasoline engine from Chrysler LA/Magnum-family. This engine was manufactured from 1992 up to 2003.

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