Is the International 345 engine good?
The 345 is one of the toughest medium duty gasoline engines ever built. As someone else posted, they are not speed demons, but will run all day, everyday. Yes, they were thirsty, but so was all of their competition.
What is a 345 engine?
The 5.7 liter, 345 cid HEMI V8 is the first HEMI designed engine used in 30 years. Making its debut in 2002 in the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 models. It also features cylinder deactivation, which stops sending fuel to four of the cylinders when V8 power isn’t needed.
How much horsepower does a 345 have?
| Engine Type | 304 / 304A | 345 |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 3-7/32 | 3-21/32 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.19:1 | 8.28:1 |
| Horsepower max. | 193.1@4400 | 196.7@4000 |
| Torque max. | 272.5@2800 | 309@2200-2400 |
How can you tell the difference between a 304 and a 345 engine?
Measure across your valley pan, from bolt to bolt. The 345 is wider than the 304, so if yours is a 345 the unknown engine should be the same measurement. If it’s less, it’s a 304 or 266, if it’s the same it could be a 345 or 392.
How big is a 345 engine?
With a stroke of 3.578 inches this yields 345 cubes or 5654cc. A 4.46 bore spacing (60 thousandths bigger than a small-block Chevy) could, if at a later date the bores were siamesed, accommodate bores as big as 4.200 inches.
How do I identify an international V8 engine?
Look for the distributor at the front of the engine. The distributor has a plastic cap with wires running to the individual spark plugs at each cylinder. All International V-8s have the distributor located at the front of the engine, whereas most V-8 distributors are located towards the rear of the engine.
What does 345 mean on a charger?
They represent the 5.7L engine which is 345 cubic inch displacement.
How much horsepower does a 392 International have?
IIRC, the 1972 392 was rated at 235 hp. The IC, 392 is 235 and the NON IC 392 was 196. The IC engine was standard by 73, but could probably be found in late 72 as well.
Is a 345 Hemi a big block?
No it is not. A big block is generally over 400CID. There are small blocks larger than 400, but they are just stroked engines.