Ford 1975 171 97HP Specs

Ford 1975 171 97HP engine specs: 171 ci (2.8L), 6-cylinder, 3.661" bore x 2.7" stroke, 9.872:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement171 ci / 2.8 L
Bore3.661"
Stroke2.7"
Cylinders6
ConfigurationI6
Compression ratio9.872:1
Rod length5.14"
Rod ratio1.904
Bore/stroke ratio1.356
Piston deck clearance0.01"

Construction

Block materialcast iron
Head materialcast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Fuel typegas
Advertised HP97 hp
Years1975

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.356 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM2,700 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Rod ratio1.904 — long — less side loading on the cylinder wall, favours high RPM
Displacement per cylinder28.5 ci
Static compression9.872:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium

Cylinder head

Intake valve diameter1.569"
Exhaust valve diameter1.268"

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