Oldsmobile 394 Specs
Oldsmobile 394 engine specs: 394 ci (6.5L), 8-cylinder, 4.0598" bore x 3.8" stroke, 9.75:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 394 ci / 6.5 L |
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| Bore | 4.0598" |
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| Stroke | 3.8" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 9.75:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.068 |
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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 | 315 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.068 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,800 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 49.3 ci |
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| Static compression | 9.75:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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