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Mercury H-code specs: 352 ci (5.8L) 8-cylinder, 4.00 x 3.50 in (101.6 x 88.9 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 300 hp, 1958–1959. Used in the Ford Fairlane. OHV.
The Mercury H-code is oversquare — the 4" bore exceeds the 3.5" stroke by 14.3% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.5" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,850 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 44.0 ci (721 cc).
It is one of 34 engines in the FE family, sitting between the 332 ci and 428 ci members. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 300 hp across 1958–1959.
| Displacement | 352 ci / 5.8 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4" |
| Stroke | 3.5" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.143 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 300 hp |
| Years | 1958–1959 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.143 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,500 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 44.0 ci |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 300 hp | H-code |
| 1959 | 300 hp | H-code |