Ford 1983 232 110HP Specs
Ford 1983 232 110HP engine specs: 232 ci (3.8L), 6-cylinder, 3.811" bore x 3.386" stroke, 9.1:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 232 ci / 3.8 L |
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| Bore | 3.811" |
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| Stroke | 3.386" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Configuration | I6 |
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| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
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| Rod length | 5.91" |
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| Rod ratio | 1.745 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.126 |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | cast iron |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 110 hp |
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| Years | 1983 |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.126 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,386 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Rod ratio | 1.745 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 38.7 ci |
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| Static compression | 9.1:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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Cylinder head
| Intake valve diameter | 1.795" |
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| Exhaust valve diameter | 1.47" |
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