Ford 363ci 11.5:1 Specs
Ford Ford 363ci · 4.125" × 3.4" · 11.5:1 engine specs: 363 ci (5.9L), 8-cylinder, 4.125" bore x 3.4" stroke, 11.5:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 363 ci / 5.9 L |
|---|
| Bore | 4.125" |
|---|
| Stroke | 3.4" |
|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
|---|
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
|---|
| Rod length | 5.4" |
|---|
| Rod ratio | 1.588 |
|---|
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.213 |
|---|
| Piston deck clearance | 0" |
|---|
Construction
| Advertised HP | 330 hp |
|---|
| Years | 2013 |
|---|
What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.213 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,400 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
|---|
| Rod ratio | 1.588 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in |
|---|
| Displacement per cylinder | 45.4 ci |
|---|
| Static compression | 11.5:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
|---|
Cylinder head
| Intake valve diameter | 2.02" |
|---|
| Exhaust valve diameter | 1.6" |
|---|
Run the numbers for this engine
Each link opens the calculator with this engine's specs already filled in.
Similar engines
Source: NHRA blueprints — nhra.net blueprints
← All Ford 363ci engines