Chevrolet 409ci 11:1 Specs

Chevrolet Chevrolet 409ci · 4.313" × 3.5" · 11:1 engine specs: 409 ci (6.7L), 8-cylinder, 4.313" bore x 3.5" stroke, 11:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement409 ci / 6.7 L
Bore4.313"
Stroke3.5"
Cylinders8
Compression ratio11:1
Rod length6.01"
Rod ratio1.717
Bore/stroke ratio1.232
Piston deck clearance0.011"

Construction

Induction1-4
Advertised HP400 hp
Years1965

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.232 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM3,500 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Rod ratio1.717 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in
Displacement per cylinder51.1 ci
Static compression11:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required

Cylinder head

Intake valve diameter2.195"
Exhaust valve diameter1.725"
Rocker ratio1.75:1
Lifter typemechanical

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