1983 Dodge Ramcharger engine

KERGAN

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1983 DODGE RAMCHARGER
150,000 MILES

I have been trying to fix up my Ramcharger. It appears that the 318ci engine has been replaced with a 354ci engine. I can't find any information about the 354. Where can I get information on this engine.

Saturday, July 27th, 2013 AT 7:25 AM

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WRENCHTECH

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That's news to me. Where did you get that info from?

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Saturday, July 27th, 2013 AT 7:46 AM

KERGAN

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I spoke with a neighbor that works for the city garage. There is a label on the engine that says 354. He verified that it wasn't the original engine and said that he thought it was a 354.

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Sunday, July 28th, 2013 AT 1:08 PM

WRENCHTECH

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They don't create engines retroactively. A 318 is a 318 and always will be. I suppose you could bore out a 318 and end up with something like that but I'm not aware of anything marketed as a replacement.

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Sunday, July 28th, 2013 AT 1:23 PM

KERGAN

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Someone pulled the 318 out of the truck and put another engine in. The only marking on the engine indicates that it is a 354. I don't know as much about Mopar as I do GM of Ford. I can't find much about a 354 other than that it was an early hemi and a 6 cylinder diesel. I am just looking for more information on the engine.

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Sunday, July 28th, 2013 AT 11:57 PM