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3.6L Pentastar Engine Specifications

Engine: 3.6L Pentastar, 6 Cylinders - 6, Horsepower - 285 hp @6,400 rpm

Description
Metric
Standard
Camshaft, Bearing Clearance - No. 1
0.025 - 0.065 mm
0.00010 - 0.0026 in.
Camshaft, Bearing Clearance - No. 2, 3, 4
0.024 - 0.064 mm
0.0009 - 0.0025 in.
Camshaft, Bearing Journal Diameter - No. 1
31.976 - 31.995 mm
1.2589 - 1.2596 in.
Camshaft, Bearing Journal Diameter - No. 2, 3, 4
23.977 - 23.996
0.9440 - 0.9447 in.
Camshaft, Bore Diameter - No. 1 Cam Towers
32.020 - 32.041 mm
1.2606 - 1.2615 in.
Camshaft, Bore Diameter - No. 2, 3, 4 Cam Towers
24.020 - 24.041 mm
0.9457 - 0.9465 in.
Camshaft, End Play
0.075 - 0.251 mm
0.003 - 0.010 in.
Connecting Rod Journals, Bearing Clearance
0.023 - 0.064 mm
0.0009 - 0.0025 in.
Connecting Rod Journals, Diameter
59.0 ± 0.009 mm
2.3228 ± 0.0035 in.
Connecting Rod Journals, Out of Round (Max.)
0.005 mm
0.0002 in.
Connecting Rod Journals, Taper (Max.)
0.005 mm
0.0002 in.
Connecting Rods, Bearing Bore Out of Round (Max.)
0.008 mm
0.0003 in.
Connecting Rods, Bearing Clearance (With Crush)
0.023 - 0.064 mm
0.0009 - 0.0025 in.
Connecting Rods, Piston Pin Bore Diameter
22.016 ± 0.005 mm
0.8668 ± 0.0002 in.
Connecting Rods, Side Clearance
0.070 - 0.370 mm
0.0028 - 0.0146 in.
Connecting Rods, Side Clearance (Max.)
0.370 mm
0.0146 in.
Connecting Rods, Total Weight (Less Bearing)
512.6 ± 8 grams
18.08 ± 0.28 oz.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, Bearing Clearance
0.024 - 0.050 mm
0.0009 - 0.0020 in.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, Bearing Clearance (Max.)
0.050 mm
0.0020 in.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, Diameter
67.996 ± 0.011 mm
2.677 ± 0.0004 in.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, End Play
0.050 - 0.290 mm
0.0020 - 0.0114 in.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, End Play (Max.)
0.290 mm
0.0114 in.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, Out of Round (Max.)
0.005 mm
0.0002 in.
Crank Shaft Main Bearing Journals, Taper (Max.)
0.005 mm
0.0002 in.
Cylinder Block, Crankshaft Bore Taper* (Max.) - *Measured over length of bulkhead
0.006 mm
0.0002 in.
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Bore Cylindricity
0.014 mm
0.0006 in.
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Bore Diameter - Grade 1
90.995 mm ± 0.005 mm
3.5825 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Bore Diameter - Grade 2
91.005 mm ± 0.005 mm
3.5829 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round Max
0.009 mm
0.00035 in.
Cylinder Block, Engine Oil Galley Plug** - **Measured pround of machine surface
0.0 mm - 2.0 mm
0.0 in - 0.0787 in
Cylinder Head, Exhaust Valve Seat Width
1.36 - 1.66 mm
0.054 - 0.065 in.
Cylinder Head, Flatness (Head Gasket Surface)
0.09 mm
0.0035 in.
Cylinder Head, Guide Bore Diameter (Std.)
6.00 - 6.02 mm
0.236 - 0.237 in.
Cylinder Head, Intake Valve Seat Width
0.95 - 1.25 mm
0.04 - 0.05 in.
Cylinder Head, Valve Guide Height** - Intake and Exhaust - **Measured from cylinder head valve spring seat surface to top of guide
16.05 - 16.55 mm
0.632 - 0.652 in.
Cylinder Head, Valve Seat Angle
44.75° ± 0.25° from the valve guide axis
Cylinder Head, Valve Seat Runout (relative to the valve guide axis) - Intake and Exhaust
0.050 mm
0.002 in.
Engine, Bore and Stroke
91.0 x 76.5 mm
3.583 in. x 3.012 in.
Engine, Compression
689 kPa (100 psi) < 25% variation in cylinders
Engine, Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine, Displacement
2.985 Liters
182 Cubic Inches
Engine, Firing Order
1-2-3-4-5-6
Engine, Lead Cylinder
#1 Right Bank
Gasket Thickness* (Compressed) - *Measured at the fire ring, not at the outer edge
0.52 - 0.62 mm
0.020 - 0.024 in.
Oil Pressure (@temp), Pressure @ 3501 - 6400 RPM
427.0 (warm) - 958.0 (cold) kPa
62 (warm) - 139 (cold) psi
Oil Pressure (@temp), Pressure @ 600 - 1200 RPM
34.7 (warm) - 958.0 (cold) kPa
5 (warm) - 139 (cold) psi
Oil Pressure (@temp), Pressure @ Curb Idle Speed* - *CAUTION: If oil pressure is zero at idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 RPM.
34.7 kPa Min.
5 psi Min.
Oil Pressure (@tmep), Pressure @ 1201 - 3500 RPM
206.8 (warm) - 958.0 (cold) kPa
30 (warm) - 139 (cold) psi
Piston Pins (Full Floating), Clearance in Piston
0.003 - 0.012 mm
0.0001 - 0.0005 in.
Piston Pins (Full Floating), Clearance in Rod
0.011 - 0.024 mm
0.0004 - 0.0009 in.
Piston Pins (Full Floating), Pin Diameter
21.9985 ± 0.0015 mm
0.86608 ± 0.00006 in.
Piston Ring Side Clearance, Number 1 Ring (Top)
0.025 - 0.083 mm
0.0010 - 0.0033 in.
Piston Ring Side Clearance, Number 2 Ring (Center)
0.030 - 0.078 mm
0.0012 - 0.0031 in.
Piston Ring Side Clearance, Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails)
0.061 - 0.210 mm
0.0024 - 0.0083 in.
Piston Ring Width, Number 1 Ring (Top)
2.80 - 3.00 mm
0.110 - 0.118 in.
Piston Ring Width, Number 2 Ring (Center)
3.37 - 3.67 mm
0.133 - 0.144 in.
Piston Ring Width, Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails)
1.930 - 2.083 mm
0.076 - 0.082 in.
Piston Rings, Ring Gap - Number 2 Ring (Center)
0.27 - 0.42 mm
0.011 - 0.017 in.
Piston Rings, Ring Gap - Number 1 Ring (Top)
0.22 - 0.37 mm
0.009 - 0.015 in.
Piston Rings, Ring Gap - Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails)
0.15 - 0.66 mm
0.006 - 0.026 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Clearance at Size Location (Metal to Coating)
0.010 - 0.030 mm
0.0004 - 0.0012 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Clearance at Size Location (Metal to Metal)
0.030 - 0.050 mm
0.0012 - 0.0020 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Diameter (Metal to Coating) Grade 1
90.97 - 91.000 mm
3.5815 - 3.5827 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Diameter (Metal to Coating) Grade 2
90.98 - 91.010 mm
3.5819 - 3.5831 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Diameter (Metal to Metal) Grade 1
90.955 mm ± 0.005 mm
3.5809 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Diameter (Metal to Metal) Grade 2
90.965 mm ± 0.005 mm
3.5813 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Pin Offset
0.8 mm
0.031 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Ring Groove Diameter - No. 1
83.85 - 83.65 mm
3.301 - 3.293 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Ring Groove Diameter - No. 2
82.05 - 81.85 mm
3.230 - 3.222 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Ring Groove Diameter - No. 3
84.20 - 84.00 mm
3.315 - 3.307 in.
Pistons (Cast Aluminum Alloy), Piston Weight
375.3 - 385.3 grams
13.238 - 13.591 oz.
Valve Spring, Free Length - Intake AND Exhaust (Approx.)
52.5 mm
2.067 in.
Valve Spring, Installed Height - Intake AND Exhaust (Spring seat top to bottom of retainer)
40.0 mm
1.575 in.
Valve Spring, Number of Coils - Intake AND Exhaust
9.35
Valve Spring, Spring Force - Exhaust (Valve Open)
663 ± 30 N @ 9.67 mm
149 ± 6 lbs. @ 0.3807 in.
Valve Spring, Spring Force - Intake (Valve Open)
699 ± 31 N @ 10.6 mm
150.4 ± 7 lbs. @ 0.4173 in.
Valve Spring, Spring Force - Intake AND Exhaust (Valve Closed)
295 ± 13 N @ 40.0 mm
66 ± 3 lbs. @ 1.57 in.
Valve Spring, Wire Diameter - Intake AND Exhaust
3.18 x 3.99 mm (ovate)
0.125 x 0.157 in. (ovate)
Valve Timing (Exhaust Valves), Centerline
119°
Valve Timing (Exhaust Valves), Closes
10° (ATDC)
Valve Timing (Exhaust Valves), Duration
251°
Valve Timing (Exhaust Valves), Opens - Note: Units are in crank degrees, using 0.1524 mm (0.006 in.) valve lift as the threshold.
61° (BBDC) or 241° (BTDC)
Valve Timing (Exhaust Valves), Valve Overlap
N/A
Valve Timing (Intake Valves), Centerline
142° (ATDC)
Valve Timing (Intake Valves), Closes
82° (ABDC) or 262° (ATDC)
Valve Timing (Intake Valves), Duration
235°
Valve Timing (Intake Valves), Opens - Note: Units are in crank degrees, using 0.1524 mm (0.006 in.) valve lift as the threshold.
2.7° (ATDC)
Valves, Face Angle
45.25° ± 0.25°
Valves, Head Diameter - Exhaust
30.0 ± 0.100 mm
1.181 ± 0.004 in.
Valves, Head Diameter - Intake
37.3 ± 0.100 mm
1.469 ± 0.004 in.
Valves, Length-Exhaust (Overall)
115.6 ± 0.23 mm
4.551 ± 0.009 in.
Valves, Length-Intake (Overall)
115.269 ± 0.23 mm
4.538 ± 0.009 in.
Valves, Stem Diameter - Exhaust
5.961± 0.009 mm
0.2347 ± 0.0004 in.
Valves, Stem Diameter - Intake
5.968 ± 0.009 mm
0.2350 ± 0.0004 in.
Valves, Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Exhaust (Max., Rocking Method)
0.37 mm
0.015 in.
Valves, Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Exhaust (New)
0.030 - 0.068 mm
0.0012 - 0.0027 in.
Valves, Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Intake (New)
0.023 - 0.061 mm
0.0009 - 0.0024 in.
Valves, Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake (Max., Rocking Method)
0.29 mm
0.011 in.
Valves, Valve Lift-Exhaust (Zero Lash)
10.0 mm
0.394 in.
Valves, Valve Lift-Intake (Zero Lash)
9.0 mm
0.354 in.
Valves, Valve Stem Tip Height* - Exhaust - *Valve tip to aluminum spring seat boss
51.8 - 52.9 mm
2.039 - 2.083 in.
Valves, Valve Stem Tip Height* - Intake - *Valve tip to aluminum spring seat boss
52.4 - 53.5 mm
2.063 - 2.106 in.
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