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General Engine Data/Specifications

Engine Type 90 deg. V-6
Displacement 231 Cubic Inch (cu in)
Liter (VIN) 3.8L (K), (1)
RPO L36, L67
Bore 3.8 Inch (in)
Stroke 3.4 Inch (in)
Compression Ratio (VIN K) 9.4 To 1 (: 1)
Compression Ratio (VIN 1) 8.5 To 1 (: 1)
Firing Order 1-6-5-4-3-2
Main Bearings, Lubrication Type Pressure
Connecting Rods, Lubrication Type Pressure
Piston Pins, Lubrication Type Splash
Balance Shaft Bearing-Front, Lubrication Type Splash
Balance Shaft Bushing-Rear, Lubrication Type Pressure
Camshaft Bearings, Lubrication Type Pressure
Timing Chain, Lubrication Type Splash
Cylinder Walls, Lubrication Type Splash
Wiring Harness Shield Bolt/Nut 89 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)