Ram 383 B V8 Specs
Ram 383 B V8 engine specs: 383 ci (6.3L), 8-cylinder, 4.252" bore x 3.374" stroke, 9.2:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 383 ci / 6.3 L |
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| Bore | 4.252" |
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| Stroke | 3.374" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.26 |
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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 | 258 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.260 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,374 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 47.9 ci |
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| Static compression | 9.2:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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- Dodge D-Series
- Dodge Power Wagon
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