Owner`s manual
SPECIFICATIONS AND
SERVICE LOG
SPECIFICATIONS AND
SERVICE LOG
Engine Model MV-8 5.7L MV-8 6.0L MV-8 6.2L MV-8 7.4L
Number of Cylinders V-8 V-8 V-8 V-8
Displacement 5.73L 5.978L 6.16L 7.4L
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.6:1 10.7:1 10.7:1
ValveConguration Overheadvalves Overheadvalves Overheadvalves Overheadvalves
FiringOrder 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Fuel Type Unleaded 87-93 Unleaded 87-93 Unleaded 87-93 Unleaded 87-93
octane octane octane octane
FuelShutoff 5,200RPM 5,400RPM 5,400RPM 5,800RPM
EngineWeight(includingV-drive) 1,012lb(460kg) 1,070lb(486kg) 940lb(427kg) 1,085lb(472kg)
MATERIALS
Block CastIron CastIron CastAluminum CastIron
CylinderHead CastIron CastAluminum CastAluminum CastAluminum
IntakeManifold AluminumUpper AluminumUpper AluminumUpper AluminumUpper
and Lower and Lower and Lower and Lower
ExhaustManifold CastIron CastIron CastIron CastIron
Battery(ies) Recommended:
Spiral cell battery with minimum 750 cold cranking amps
Coolant in Half-Closed and Full-Closed Cooling System Required:
ILMOR Antifreeze
Engine Fogging Oil Recommended:
Sta-Bil
®
Fogging Oil
Flame arrestor:
94PE01163 (5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L)
94PE01908 (7.4L)
Fuel Required:
Unleaded gasoline, 87 or higher octane, maximum of 10% alcohol
Fuel Recommended:
TOP TIER gasoline, 93 octane
Fuel System Stabilizer Recommended:
Sta-Bil
®
Oil Required:
For 5.7L, 6.0L and 6.2L: ILMOR blended synthetic: SAE Grade 5W-30,
Viscosity ASTM D445 ACEA Al/Bl, A5/B5; API SM, SL, SJ, EC, CF, CD; ILSAC
GF-4 (5 qts. oil change); no oil additives; for 7.4L only: Synthetic 5W-50
Oil Filter:
94MV8V1021
Raw Water Impeller Kit:
Open Cooled - 94MV8V1178
Closed Cooled - 94MV8V1179
Serpentine Belt:
5.7L - 94MV8V1034
6.0L, 6.2L, 7.4L - 94MV8V1044
ENGINE
SPECS
Requirements and
Recommendations
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