American Motors 390ci 10.2:1 Specs

American Motors American Motors 390ci · 4.165" × 3.574" · 10.2:1 engine specs: 390 ci (6.4L), 8-cylinder, 4.165" bore x 3.574" stroke, 10.2:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement390 ci / 6.4 L
Bore4.165"
Stroke3.574"
Cylinders8
Compression ratio10.2:1
Rod length5.79"
Rod ratio1.62
Bore/stroke ratio1.165
Piston deck clearance0.028"

Construction

Induction1-4
Advertised HP315 hp
Years1968

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.165 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM3,574 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines
Rod ratio1.62 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in
Displacement per cylinder48.8 ci
Static compression10.2:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium

Cylinder head

Intake valve diameter2.025"
Exhaust valve diameter1.625"
Chamber volume51.39 cc
Rocker ratio1.6:1
Lifter typehydraulic

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