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Ford 4V HO specs: 351 ci (5.8L) 8-cylinder, 4.002 x 3.50 in (101.7 x 88.9 mm) bore and stroke. Built 1984–1987. Used in the Ford Econoline / E-Series. OHV.
The Ford 4V HO is oversquare — the 4.002" bore exceeds the 3.5" stroke by 14.3% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.5" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,850 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. A rod ratio of 1.651 is in the range most production engines fall in. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 43.9 ci (719 cc).
It is one of 41 engines in the Ford 351ci family, all of them 351 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 4 factory variants share these dimensions across 1984–1987.
| Displacement | 351 ci / 5.8 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4.002" |
| Stroke | 3.5" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Compression ratio | 8.2–8.3:1 (published figures vary) |
| Rod length | 5.78" |
| Rod ratio | 1.651 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.143 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Years | 1984–1987 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.143 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,500 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Rod ratio | 1.651 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in |
| Displacement per cylinder | 43.9 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | — | 4V HO |
| 1985 | — | 4V HO |
| 1986 | — | 4V HO |
| 1987 | — | 4V HO |
1 factory vehicle, 1984–1987. Each year opens that model's engine table.