Ford VT365 Specs

Ford VT365 engine specs: 365 ci (6L), 8-cylinder, 3.8189" bore x 4.0157" stroke, 18:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement	365 ci / 6 L
Bore	3.8189"
Stroke	4.0157"
Cylinders	8
Compression ratio	18:1
Bore/stroke ratio	0.951

Construction

Block material	cast iron
Head material	cast iron
Valvetrain	OHV
Fuel type	diesel
Advertised HP	235–325 hp

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character	0.951 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM	4,016 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines
Displacement per cylinder	45.6 ci
Static compression	18:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required

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Variants sharing these dimensions (3)

These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.

Year	Advertised HP	Code
—	—	VT365
—	235 hp	VT365
—	325 hp	VT365

Vehicles (13)

• Ford E-350 Super Duty
• Ford E-450 Super Duty
• International 3200
• International 3300
• International 4100
• International 4200
• International 4300
• International 4400
• Ford F-250 Super Duty
• Ford F-350 Super Duty
• Ford F-450 Super Duty
• Ford F-550 Super Duty
• Ford Excursion

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