Common questions

Who made the Dodge V10?

Who made the Dodge V10?

Chrysler
The Viper engine is a high-performance naturally-aspirated pushrod 2 valves-per-cylinder 90° V10 engine built by Chrysler for use in the vehicle of the same name.

Is a Viper faster than a Corvette?

Yes, the Viper’s 535 pound-feet of torque work out to 65 more than the Corvette’s, but usually the horsepower-to-weight ratio (6.2 pounds per horsepower for the Vette handily beats the Viper’s 6.8) determines speed.

When did I buy a Dodge Viper V10?

I bought a Ram 2500 V10 new in 1995 and still have it. Not much similarity to our snakes, unfortunately (except displacement is 8 liters). It’s a great engine though, torque monster, but not much above 4000 RPM. I even got the “performance computer” from MOPAR for mine, but except for having to burn premium now, not much diff.

Is the Dodge Ram V10 Magnum a reliable engine?

The Dodge V10 Magnum is a very reliable gasoline engine. It’s not hard to find owners who have 150,000+ miles with very few engine problems, if any. Ram V10 engines are definitely great workhorses that offer solid reliability. However, it doesn’t quite live up to the same longevity standards as diesel engines from the era.

What’s the difference between a Viper V10 and a Magnum V10?

The blocks are sleeved different (aluminum vs. cast iron also)and the intakes are different…I am sure there is more, but that is all I know for sure. The Magnum V10 has no similarities to the RT or GTS V10. One has a bed and can carry heavy / bulky stuff / junk ?

What kind of engine is in a Dodge Magnum?

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.

I bought a Ram 2500 V10 new in 1995 and still have it. Not much similarity to our snakes, unfortunately (except displacement is 8 liters). It’s a great engine though, torque monster, but not much above 4000 RPM. I even got the “performance computer” from MOPAR for mine, but except for having to burn premium now, not much diff.

The Dodge V10 Magnum is a very reliable gasoline engine. It’s not hard to find owners who have 150,000+ miles with very few engine problems, if any. Ram V10 engines are definitely great workhorses that offer solid reliability. However, it doesn’t quite live up to the same longevity standards as diesel engines from the era.

The blocks are sleeved different (aluminum vs. cast iron also)and the intakes are different…I am sure there is more, but that is all I know for sure. The Magnum V10 has no similarities to the RT or GTS V10. One has a bed and can carry heavy / bulky stuff / junk ?

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.

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Ruth Doyle