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Dodge EGG specs: 215 ci (3.5L) 6-cylinder, 3.78 x 3.189 in (96 x 81 mm) bore and stroke, 10:1 compression. Rated 242-250 hp, 2000–2004.
The Dodge 215ci (EGG) is oversquare — the 3.7795" bore exceeds the 3.189" stroke by 18.5% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.189" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,550 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 35.8 ci (587 cc).
10:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 3 engines in the Dodge 215ci family, all of them 215 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 242 to 250 hp across 2000–2004.
| Displacement | 215 ci / 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.7795" |
| Stroke | 3.189" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.185 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 242–250 hp |
| Years | 2000–2004 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | net | 250 | 250 lb-ft @ 3950 | 10:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.185 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,189 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 35.8 ci |
| Static compression | 10:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 242 hp | EGG |
| 2001 | 242 hp | EGG |
| 2002 | — | EGG |
| 2003 | 250 hp | EGG |
| 2004 | 250 hp | EGG |
1 factory vehicle, 2000–2004. Each year opens that model's engine table.