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Originally Posted by MosersMopars
While browsing around the other day I came across a fact that really got me curious. My 2001 pushrod 5.9L V-8 DOES NOT have an EGR valve?! I've been able to find that it was something to do with the Dodge JTEC engine control computer, but unless I want to buy one, I can't really find anything online about these. There's no variable valve timing or anything fancy like that, the engine is virtually unchanged from its 1971 creation, but it is able to pass light truck emissions through the 2003 model year. Any thoughts or ideas?
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Just do the intake manifold leak fix and slap a HUGHES ENGINES cam in it. With a set of Tri-Y headers that ol 360 ought to keep chugging for many more miles.
As a MOPAR guy I'm surprised you ask the question:
Extra Care in Engineering. When it came to the drivetrain there was no competition from Ferd or Chubby in the good old days . . when those guys were worn out the Dodge just needed a light hone and new rings and kept going. Had to get it right the first time as the other guys were bigger and had more money to fix mistakes later.
I had a 2001 with a V8-318. The 360 is the all around better choice.
Is there a larger question? Fuel economy? Vehicle application specific?
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