Performance Timing Chain Kit for Dodge Charger (2011-2014) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Performance Timing Chain Kit for 2011-2014 Dodge Charger (LD)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit synchronizes the camshaft and crankshaft rotation on the 2011-2014 Dodge Charger to prevent timing slip, eliminate valvetrain chatter, and restore factory mechanical timing.

The Stock Dodge Charger Valvetrain Fatigue

Factory valvetrain systems in the 3.6L Pentastar V6 suffer from accelerated plastic guide fatigue, hydraulic tensioner bleed-down, and mechanical chain stretch over high thermal cycles. As the OEM polymer guide faces degrade, microscopic slack develops across the primary and secondary chains. This slack triggers camshaft correlation faults (DTC P0016 through P0019), rough idle, delayed throttle response, and catastrophic interference valve-to-piston contact if a link jumps teeth.

The Engineering Solution

This timing overhaul system resolves dynamic chain lash on the LD platform by utilizing heat-treated, high-tensile link-plate chains paired with reinforced polymer guide shoes designed to resist friction wear and oil-additive degradation. High-tolerance ratcheting hydraulic tensioners maintain calibrated chain tension during cold starts, preventing initial slap. Complete with precision-machined intermediate, crankshaft, and oil pump drive gears, the kit ensures tight cam-timing stability under sustained high-RPM operation.

What's Included

• 1 Timing Chain Guide (OE #5184392AD)
• 1 Timing Chain Guide (OE #5184361AE)
• 1 Timing Chain Guide (OE #5184362AD)
• 1 Tensioner Arm (OE #5184363AE)
• 1 Tensioner Arm (OE #5184364AD)
• 1 Chain Tensioner (OE #5184093AE)
• 1 Secondary Chain Tensioner (OE #5184888AC)
• 1 Secondary Chain Tensioner (OE #5184360AF)
• 1 Primary Chain Tensioner (OE #5184391AF)
• 2 Timing Chains (OE #5184352AF)
• 1 Timing Chain (OE #5184355AF)
• 1 Timing Chain (OE #5184278AD)
• 1 Oil Control Valve (OE #5184150AF)
• 1 Intermediate Gear (OE #5184357AE)
• 1 Crankshaft Gear (OE #5184356AD)
• 1 Oil Pump Drive Gear (OE #5184273AD)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2011-2014 Dodge Charger SE (3.6L V6)
• 2011-2014 Dodge Charger SXT (3.6L V6)
• 2011-2014 Dodge Charger SXT Plus (3.6L V6)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the LD Charger?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2014 Dodge Charger equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. Does not fit 5.7L HEMI, 6.4L SRT8, or any V8 configurations.

What torque specifications should be used during assembly?

All tensioner fasteners, guide bolts, and sprockets must be torqued precisely to factory OEM specifications using an accurate torque wrench to prevent valvetrain failure.

The Dodge Muscle Standard

Engineered to withstand aggressive RPM sweeps, this comprehensive timing system restores factory valvetrain harmonics and preserves peak power across the entire powerband.