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General Specifications

General Engine Specifications
Engine Type 90° V-8, OHV
Bore 99.3 mm (3.91 in.)
Stroke 84.0 mm (3.31 in.)
Displacement 5.2 liters (318 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio 9.1 : 1
Compression Pressure 827-1034 kPa (120-150 psi)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 206 kPa (30 psi)
Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Lubrication Pressure Feed-Full Flow Filtration
Engine Oil Capacity 4.7L (5 qts) w/ filter
Cooling System Liquid Cooled-Forced Circulation
Cooling System Capacity 14.1L (14.9 qts)
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Crankshaft Cast Nodular Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Iron
Camshaft Cast Nodular Iron
Pistons Aluminum Alloy (with struts)
Combustion Chamber Wedge-High Swirl Valve Shrouding
Connecting Rods Forged Steel