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Isuzu 6VE1 specs: 3.5L (214 ci) 6-cylinder, 93.4 x 85 mm (3.6772 x 3.3465 in) bore and stroke, 9.1:1 compression. Rated 215-250 hp, 1998–2004.
The Isuzu 6VE1 is oversquare — the 3.6772" bore exceeds the 3.3465" stroke by 9.9% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.3465" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,150 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 35.7 ci (584 cc).
9.1:1 is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
6 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 215 to 250 hp across 1998–2004.
| Displacement | 214 ci / 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.6772" |
| Stroke | 3.3465" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.099 |
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Advertised HP | 215–250 hp |
| Years | 1998–2004 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.099 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,347 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 35.7 ci |
| Static compression | 9.1:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 215 hp | 6VE1 |
| 1999 | 215 hp | 6VE1 |
| 2000 | 215 hp | 6VE1 |
| 2001 | 215 hp | 6VE1 |
| 2002 | 215 hp | 6VE1 |
| 2004 | 250 hp | 6VE1 |
2 factory vehicles, 1998–2004. Each year opens that model's engine table.