Target Audience:
Enthusiasts, DIY owners, technicians, and racers seeking mild to high performance gains
Competitive Advantage:
Complements service manuals by focusing on performance modifications; covers Mopar Performance Parts technical assistance and blueprinting techniques
Key Features:
Covers 4.0L, 4.2L, 2.5L, 360 AMC V-8, 2.46L, and 4.7L V-8 engines; includes racing secrets and blueprinting
Primary Engine Focus:
4.0L Power Tech In-Line 6 cylinder
Secondary Engine Coverage:
4.2L In-Line 6 cylinder, 2.5L Power Tech In-Line 4 cylinder, 360 AMC V-8
Limited Coverage:
2.46L In-Line 4 cylinder (limited performance parts)
Highlighted Engine:
4.7L V-8 all-aluminum (debuted 1999)
Excluded Engines:
Magnum V-10, V-8, V-6, and 4-cylinder (see Magnum Engines manual P4876668)
Cylinder Heads:
Porting, polishing, valve train upgrades
Camshafts:
Selection, installation, timing
Induction Systems:
Carburetor and fuel injection modifications
Exhaust Systems:
Headers, exhaust tuning
Ignition Systems:
Advance curves, high-performance components
Bottom End:
Crankshaft, rods, pistons, balancing
Blueprinting:
Clearances, tolerances, assembly techniques
Racing Secrets:
Competitive build tips, power gains
Turbocharging/Supercharging:
N/A - not covered in this manual
Nitrous Oxide:
N/A - not covered in this manual
Step-by-Step Modifications:
Yes, for all covered engines
Torque Specifications:
Provided for performance builds
Parts Information:
Mopar Performance Parts recommendations
Technical Assistance:
Contact information for Mopar Performance Parts
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
4.0L Power Tech:
In-Line 6 cylinder, 190 hp, 235 lb-ft torque (typical)
4.2L:
In-Line 6 cylinder, 112-130 hp, 210-220 lb-ft torque (typical)
2.5L Power Tech:
In-Line 4 cylinder, 120-130 hp, 140-150 lb-ft torque (typical)
360 AMC V-8:
5.9L V-8, 175-195 hp, 285-300 lb-ft torque (typical)
2.46L:
In-Line 4 cylinder, 90-100 hp, 130-140 lb-ft torque (typical)
4.7L V-8:
All-aluminum V-8, 235 hp, 295 lb-ft torque (typical)
Fuel Delivery:
Carbureted and fuel injected variants
Performance Modifications:
Carburetor jetting, fuel injection tuning
Standard Transmission:
Manual transmissions (e.g., AX15, NV3550) for performance applications
Optional Transmission:
Automatic transmissions (e.g., AW4, 42RE) with performance modifications
Features:
Clutch upgrades, torque converter selection, shift kits
Service Intervals:
N/A - refer to vehicle service manual
Fluid Specifications:
N/A - refer to vehicle service manual
Known Issues / Wear Items:
Common wear items for performance engines: bearings, rings, valve springs, cam lobes
