Plymouth 6G72 Specs
Plymouth 6G72 engine specs: 181 ci (3L), 6-cylinder, 3.5866" bore x 2.9921" stroke, 8.9:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 181 ci / 3 L |
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| Bore | 3.5866" |
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| Stroke | 2.9921" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.199 |
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Construction
| Block material | cast iron |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 141 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.199 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 2,992 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 30.2 ci |
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| Static compression | 8.9:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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