Mazda KL DE V6 Specs

Mazda KL DE V6 engine specs: 152.4 ci (2.497L), 6-cylinder, 3.3268" bore x 2.9213" stroke, 9.2:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement	152.4 ci / 2.497 L
Bore	3.3268"
Stroke	2.9213"
Cylinders	6
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Bore/stroke ratio	1.139

Construction

Block material	aluminum
Head material	aluminum
Valvetrain	DOHC
Fuel type	gas
Advertised HP	164 hp

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character	1.139 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM	2,921 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Displacement per cylinder	25.4 ci
Static compression	9.2:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel

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