Dodge ESG engine
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The 6.4-liter V8 engine Dodge ESG or HEMI 6.4 has been assembled at a plant in Mexico since 2010 and is put on charged versions of the Challenger, Charger, Grand Cherokee models with the SRT8 index. This unit is equipped with an MDS half-cylinder deactivation system and a VCT phase regulator.
The HEMI series also includes internal combustion engines: EZA, EZB, EZH and ESF.
Technical characteristics of the Dodge ESG 6.4 liter engine
| Exact volume | 6407 cm³ |
| Supply system | injector |
| Internal combustion engine power | 470 - 485 HP |
| Torque | 635 - 645 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 103.9 mm |
| Piston stroke | 94.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.9 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | OHV |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VCT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.7 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate resource | 380 000 km |
Fuel consumption Dodge ESG
On the example of a 2012 Dodge Challenger with an automatic transmission:
| City | 15.7 liters |
| Track | 9.4 liters |
| Mixed | 12.5 liters |
Which cars are equipped with the ESG 6.4 l engine
| 300C 2 (LD) | 2011 - p.t. |
| Charger 2 (LD) | 2011 - p.t. |
| Challenger 3 (LC) | 2010 - p.t. |
| Durango 3 (WD) | 2018 - p.t. |
| Grand Cherokee 4 (WK2) | 2011 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the ESG internal combustion engine
This engine is very reliable, but the huge fuel consumption will not suit everyone.
MDS system and hydraulic lifters require 5W-20 type oil
From low-quality fuel, the EGR valve quickly becomes dirty and starts to stick
Also, the exhaust manifold can lead here and the studs of its fastening can burst.
Often, strange sounds are heard under the hood, popularly called Hemi ticking
