Plymouth 225 Slant 6 Specs
Plymouth 225 Slant 6 engine specs: 225 ci (3.7L), 6-cylinder, 3.4016" bore x 4.126" stroke, 8.4:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 225 ci / 3.7 L |
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| Bore | 3.4016" |
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| Stroke | 4.126" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.824 |
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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 | 145 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 0.824 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 4,126 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 37.5 ci |
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| Static compression | 8.4:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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