Chrysler LA Engine - Following Suit: 5.9L Magnum V8

Following Suit: 5.9L Magnum V8

In 1993, Chrysler Corporation released the next member of the Magnum family: the 5.9L V8. This was based on the LA-series 360ci engine, and included the same upgrades and design features as the 5.2L. The standard 5.9L created 230 hp (170 kW) @ 4,000 rpm and 330 lb·ft (449 N·m) @ 3,250 rpm. However, Chrysler came out with the performance-oriented R/T version in 1998. This engine was provided with a more aggressive camshaft profile, and it was rated for 250 hp (190 kW) and 345 lb·ft (469 N·m). The 5.9L R/T came factory-installed in 1998-2001 Dodge Dakota R/T pickups and Dodge Durango R/T SUVs. It was also installed in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9, only available in 1998. The 5.9L Magnum was available until the 2003 model year, when it was replaced with the 5.7L Hemi V8 engine.

Although the pre-Magnum ('71-'92) and Magnum versions of the 360/5.9 are both externally balanced, the two are balanced differently (the 360 Magnum uses lighter pistons) and each requires a uniquely balanced damper, flywheel, drive plate, or torque converter. Bore size was 4.00", stroke was 3.58"; compression ratio was 9.1:1.

• 1998–2003 Dodge Dakota
• 1992–2002 (and early 2003 models) Dodge Ram
• 1992–2003 Dodge Ram Van/Dodge Ram Wagon
• 1998–2003 Dodge Durango
• 1992–2001 Dodge Ramcharger
• 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited