1971-2003 Chrysler Dodge 360 (5.9L) V8 Engine Firing Order, Cylinder Location, Bank-1 and Bank-2

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1971-2003 Chrysler Dodge 360 (5.9L) V8 Engine Firing Order, Cylinder Location, Bank-1 and Bank-2

The Chrysler/Dodge 360 cubic inch (5.9L) V8 is a workhorse engine that powered countless vehicles from 1971 through 2003. It started as the LA-series small block from 1971 to 1993, then was upgraded to the Magnum version from 1993 to 2003.

  • 1971–1993 Chrysler/Dodge Vehicles: LA-series 360 V8
  • 1993–2003 Chrysler/Dodge Vehicles: Magnum 360 V8

Vehicles That Have the 1971-2003 Chrysler Dodge 360 (5.9L) V8 Engine Option

  • 1971–1974 Dodge Challenger
  • 1971–1974 Plymouth Barracuda
  • 1971–1976 Dodge Dart
  • 1971–1976 Plymouth Valiant
  • 1971–1976 Plymouth Duster
  • 1971–1978 Dodge B-Series Vans
  • 1971–1993 Dodge D-Series/W-Series Pickups
  • 1974–1978 Chrysler Cordoba
  • 1974–1978 Dodge Charger SE
  • 1974–1993 Dodge Ramcharger
  • 1974–1981 Plymouth Trailduster
  • 1977–1981 Chrysler LeBaron
  • 1977–1981 Dodge Diplomat
  • 1978–1979 Dodge Magnum XE
  • 1979–1981 Dodge St. Regis
  • 1979–1981 Plymouth Gran Fury
  • 1980–2003 Dodge Ram Van/Wagon
  • 1993–2002 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500
  • 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
  • 1998–2003 Dodge Dakota
  • 1998–2003 Dodge Durango

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

If your engine has a distributor, it rotates clockwise.

1971-2003 Chrysler Dodge 360 (5.9L) V8 Engine Bank-1 and Bank-2 Location

Passenger Side of Engine

  • Bank-2

Driver Side of Engine

  • Bank-1

1971-2003 Chrysler Dodge 360 (5.9L) V8 Engine Cylinder Location Longitudinal Mount

Passenger Side of Engine Front to Back

  • 2, 4, 6, 8
  • Driver Side of Engine Front to Back

  • Right: 1, 3, 5, 7
  • Category: Chrysler Dodge Engine Firing Order

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