5.2L V-8

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This article relates to the Magnum series Chrysler engine, not the older LA series 318 CID used in Mopar cars.

Engine Design:

The 5.2L (318 cid) engine used in the Jeep vehicles is known as a Magnum series engine. It has a cast-iron engine block and cylinder heads, with a overhead valve configuration consisting of 16 valves controlled by hydraulic lifters and aluminum pushrods. The intake manifold is known as a beer-barrel design due to it's high rise. The fuel delivery system is a tuned-port design utilizing a common fuel rail.

It was offered in 1993 to 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees.

5.2L V8 318 ci engine. it is one of the largest engines that came in the ZJ series of jeeps, actually the largest except for the optional 5.9 in the 98 Grand Cherokee. It holds 6 quarts of oil and aproximately 3.5 gallons of coolant. The engine is rated at 220 horses and 285-300 ft-lbs of torque. However this can easily be improved upon with the introduction of a cold air system which K&N rates at 25 added hp and approximately 40 added ft-lbs of torque.