Engine Block: Description: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The cylinder block is a 60 degree high-pressure die cast aluminum design with cast steel 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.