Chevrolet 396ci 9:1 Specs
Chevrolet Chevrolet 396ci · 4.094" × 3.766" · 9:1 engine specs: 396 ci (6.5L), 8-cylinder, 4.094" bore x 3.766" stroke, 9:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 396 ci / 6.5 L |
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| Bore | 4.094" |
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| Stroke | 3.766" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
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| Rod length | 6.136" |
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| Rod ratio | 1.629 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.087 |
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| Piston deck clearance | 0.008" |
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Construction
| Induction | 1-2 |
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| Advertised HP | 265 hp |
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| Years | 1969 |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.087 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,766 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Rod ratio | 1.629 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 49.5 ci |
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| Static compression | 9:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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Cylinder head
| Intake valve diameter | 2.07" |
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| Exhaust valve diameter | 1.725" |
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| Chamber volume | 109.14 cc |
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| Rocker ratio | 1.7:1 |
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| Lifter type | hydraulic |
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