Chrysler's 24-valve 3.5L single overhead cam V6 engine was introduced back in 1993 in their LH platform cars (Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid and Eagle Vision). Since then it has been used in a variety of Chrysler models.

The 3.5L engine is an even-firing power plant with aluminum cylinder heads, a single camshaft in each cylinder head and four valves per cylinder. It has a sequential fuel injection system with distributorless ignition. The engine is rated from 214 to 220 horsepower depending on the model year, and delivers good torque from 2,000 to 5,600 rpm.

Engine Block
The 3.5L block is cast iron and shares the same bore centers and stroke with the older 3.3L pushrod engine, but the bores are larger. The 3.5L displaces 3518 cc's with a bore and stroke of 3.78" (96 mm) by 3.19" (81 mm). The front of the 3.5L block is different from the 3.3L so it can accommodate a different oil pump, water pump and the overhead cam timing belt drive and cover. The water pump bypass is internal to the block.

The die cast aluminum oil pump is driven off the nose of the crankshaft, and should deliver a minimum of 25 psi at 3,000 rpm with a relief valve setting of 60 to 70 psi.

The timing cover is a multipiece assembly that provides easy access for belt replacement. A camshaft position sensor for the distributorless ignition system is mounted in the timing cover and reads a ring attached to the back of the left ca...