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161 cid 6 cylinder inline, (2640cm3 low compression engine)
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Bore and stroke:3.375 inches (85.7 mm) x 3.00 inches (76.2 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Single barrel downdraught Bendix Stromberg carburettor
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Power output (DIN):108 bhp (80.6 kW) at 4400 rpm
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Torque (DIN):146 lb/ft (197 Nm) at 2000 rpm
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Compression ratio:8.2:1
161 HC
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161 cid 6 cylinder inline, (2640 cm3 high compression engine)
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Bore and stroke:3.375 inches (85.7 mm) x 3.00 inches (76.2 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Single barrel downdraught Bendix Stromberg carburettor
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Power output (DIN):114 bhp (85 kW) at 4400 rpm
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Torque (DIN):157 lb/ft (211.9 Nm) at 2000 rpm
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Compression ratio:9.2:1
186
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186 cid - 6 cylinder inline (3050 cc)
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Bore and stroke:3.625 inches (92.1 mm) x 3.00 inches (76.2 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Single barrel downdraught Bendix Stromberg carburettor
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Power output (DIN):126 bhp (94 kW) at 4200 rpm
Torque (DIN):181 lb/ft (244.3 Nm) at 1600 rpm
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Compression ratio:9.2:1
186s
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186 cid - 6 cylinder inline (3050 cc)
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Bore and stroke:3.625 inches (92.1 mm) x 3.00 inches (76.2 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Two barrel downdraught Bendix Stromberg with automatic choke
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Power output (DIN):145 bhp (108.2 kW) at 4600 rpm
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Torque (DIN):184 lb/ft (248.4 Nm) at 2200 rpm
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Compression ratio:9.2:1
253 V8
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253 cid (4149 cc)
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Bore and stroke:3.625 inches (88.8 mm) x 3.062 inches (75.0 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Twin barrel Bendix Stromberg carburettor
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Power output (DIN):185 bhp (138 kW) at 4400 rpm
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Torque (DIN):262 lb/ft (353.7 Nm) at 2400 rpm
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Compression ratio:9:1
307 V8 (5 litre Chevrolet)
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307 cid V8 (5035 cc)
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Bore and stroke:3.875 inches (98.4 mm) x 3.25 inches (82.5 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Two barrel Rochester downdraught carburettor with automatic choke
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Power output (DIN):210 bhp (156.7 kW) at 4600 rpm
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Torque (DIN):300 lb/ft (405 Nm) at 2400 rpm
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Compression ratio:8.75:1
350 V8 (Chevrolet)
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350 cid V8 (5740 cc)
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Bore and stroke:4.0 inches (101.6 mm) x 3.480 inches (85.26 mm)
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OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
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Rochester four barrel Quadrajet downdraught carburettor with automatic choke
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Power output (DIN):300 bhp (223.8 kW) at 4800 rpm (manual)
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Power output (DIN):275 bhp (205.1 kW) at 4800 rpm (auto)
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Torque (DIN):380 lb/ft (513 Nm) at 3200 rpm (manual)
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Torque (DIN):365 lb/ft (492 Nm) at 3200 rpm (auto)
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Compression ratio:10.25:1 (manual)
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Compression ratio:9.0:1 (auto)
HT engines
|
Engine designation |
Capacity - cubic inches |
Compression ratio |
Power - brake horsepower |
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161H |
161 |
9.2:1 |
114 |
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186P |
186 |
9.2:1 |
130 |
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186S |
186 |
9.2:1 |
145 |
|
253H |
253 |
9.0:1 |
185 |
|
307 |
307 |
8.75:1 |
210 |
|
308H |
308 |
9.0:1 |
240 |
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350M |
350 |
10.25:1 |
300 |
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350A |
350 |
9.0:1 |
275 |
ENGINE NUMBERS
(Chev motors only)
Located on a pad near the front of the right hand cylinder bank.
Transmissions and ratios
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Three-speed manual (Synchro in 2nd & 3rd)
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1st:2.99:1
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2nd:1.59:1
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3rd:1.00:1
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Reverse:2.99:1
Three-speed all synchro manual
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1st:3.07:1
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2nd:1.68:1
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3rd:1.00:1
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Reverse:3.59:1
Four-speed all synchro manual
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1st:3.428:1
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2nd:2.156:1
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3rd:1.366:1
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4th:1.00:1
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Reverse:3.17:1
Four-speed all synchro manual (M21)
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1st:2.54:1
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2nd:1.80:1
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3rd:1.44:1
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4th:1.00:1
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Reverse:2.54:1
Four-speed all synchro manual (M22)
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1st:2.85:1
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2nd:2.02:1
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3rd:1.35:1
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4th:1.00:1
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Reverse:2.85:1
Powerglide automatic
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Low:1.76:1
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High:1.00:1
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Reverse:1.76:1
Trimatic
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1st:2.31:1
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2nd:1.46:1
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3rd:1.00:1
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Reverse:1.85:1
Rear axle ratios
3.55:1 recommended on six cyl models with 3 speed transmission
3.08:1 recommended on 253 V8 models
3.36:1 recommended on six cyl models with 4 speed or automatic transmissions
2.78:1 recommended on 253 and 307 V8s with automatic transmission
Limited slip diff optional on all models
