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Ram Magnum specs: 239 ci (3.9L) 6-cylinder, 3.909 x 3.311 in (99.3 x 84.1 mm) bore and stroke, 9.1:1 compression. Rated 175 hp. Rod ratio and piston speed.
The Ram Magnum is oversquare — the 3.9094" bore exceeds the 3.311" stroke by 18.1% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.311" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,250 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 39.8 ci (653 cc).
9.1:1 on iron heads is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
It is one of 13 engines in the Magnum family, sitting between the 226 ci and 488 ci members. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 175 hp. Factory fitments include the Ram 1500, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500.
| Displacement | 239 ci / 3.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.9094" |
| Stroke | 3.311" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.181 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 175 hp |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.181 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,311 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 39.8 ci |
| Static compression | 9.1:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| — | 175 hp | LA 3.9L |
| — | 175 hp | Magnum 3.9, 3.9L V6, 3.9L Magnum, EHG |