GMC 292 Specs
GMC 292 engine specs: 292 ci (4.8L), 6-cylinder, 4.0315" bore x 3.9" stroke, 8:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 292 ci / 4.8 L |
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| Bore | 4.0315" |
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| Stroke | 3.9" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.034 |
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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 | 170 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.034 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,900 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 48.7 ci |
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| Static compression | 8:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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Vehicles (4)
- Chevrolet C/K Series
- GMC C/K Series
- Chevrolet P-Series Van
- GMC P-Series Van
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