Chevrolet Chevr 1996 262 170HP Specs

Chevrolet Chevr 1996 262 170HP engine specs: 262 ci (4.3L), 6-cylinder, 4" bore x 3.484" stroke, 9.2:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement262 ci / 4.3 L
Bore4"
Stroke3.484"
Cylinders6
ConfigurationV8
Compression ratio9.2:1
Rod length5.7"
Rod ratio1.636
Bore/stroke ratio1.148
Piston deck clearance0.025"

Construction

Block materialcast iron
Head materialcast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Fuel typegas
Advertised HP170 hp
Years1996

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.148 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM3,484 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Rod ratio1.636 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in
Displacement per cylinder43.7 ci
Static compression9.2:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel

Cylinder head

Intake valve diameter1.94"
Exhaust valve diameter1.5"

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