Pontiac 421ci 11:1 Specs

Pontiac Pontiac 421ci · 4.093" × 4" · 11:1 engine specs: 421 ci (6.9L), 8-cylinder, 4.093" bore x 4" stroke, 11:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement421 ci / 6.9 L
Bore4.093"
Stroke4"
Cylinders8
Compression ratio11:1
Rod length6.625"
Rod ratio1.656
Bore/stroke ratio1.023
Piston deck clearance0"

Construction

Induction2-4
Advertised HP405 hp
Years1962

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.023 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM4,000 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines
Rod ratio1.656 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in
Displacement per cylinder52.6 ci
Static compression11:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required

Cylinder head

Chamber volume66.8 cc
Rocker ratio1.65:1
Lifter typemechanical

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