Chevrolet gasoline Small-block Generation I 283 CID (4.3 L) Trademaster High Torque 137 hp
Chevrolet gasoline Small-block Generation I 283 CID (4.3 L) Trademaster High Torque 137 hp is an 283 in³ (4.64 L) internal combustion reciprocating V8 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 3.875 in × 3 in (9.842 cm × 7.62 cm), and uses 8.5:1 compression. This engine was rated 137 hp (102.16 kW) at 4000 rpm and 250 lbf⋅ft (338.95 N⋅m) of torque at 2000 rpm. It was used in Chevrolet and GMC cars.
Parameter | Output |
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Power Rating | 160 hp (119.31 kW) at 4200 RPM |
Torque Rating | 270 lbf⋅ft at 2000 RPM |
Parameter | Output |
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Power Rating | 137 hp (102.16 kW) at 4000 RPM |
Torque Rating | 250 lbf⋅ft at 2000 RPM |
Parameter | Value |
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Type | Internal Combustion Reciprocating |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Cylinder Configuration | V8 |
Engine Displacement | 283 in³ |
Bore | 3.875 in |
Stroke | 3 in |
Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
Curb Weight | 607 lb |
Curb Idle Speed | 450-475 RPMs |
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Parameter | Value |
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Block Material | Cast alloy iron |
Crankshaft Material | Forged, high carbon steel |
Piston Material | Cast alloy aluminum with steel struts; recessed head; tin-plated; cam ground; 3 ring grooves above piston pin |
Piston Pin Material | Tubular, hardened chrome-alloy steel |
Connecting Rod Material | Forged carbon steel; I-beam section |
Parameter | Value |
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Spark Plugs | AC Delco 45 |
Spark Plug Size | 0.55 in |
Spark Plug Gap | 0.035 in |
Parameter | Value |
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Head Material | Cast alloy iron |
Valvetrain Type | OHV |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 |
Camshaft Material | Cast alloy iron |
Parameter | Value |
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Air Intake Method | Naturally Aspirated |
Parameter | Value |
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Injection Type | Carburetor |
Injection Info | 2-barrel Rochester downdraft type with manual choke control |
Parameter | Value |
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Intake Opens | 18° B.T.D.C. |
Intake Closes | 54° A.B.D.C. |
Intake Duration | 252° |
Exhaust Opens | 52° B.B.D.C. |
Exhaust Closes | 20° A.T.D.C. |
Exhaust Duration | 252° |
Valves Overlap | 144° |
Ignition Timing | 4° B.T.C. |
Parameter | Value |
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Oil Pump | Spur-gear type driven by distributor shaft |
Oil Pump Pressure | 30 Psi at 2400 RPM |
Oil Pump Capacity | 4.1 US gpm at 2400 RPM |
Parameter | Value |
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Water Pump | Centrifugal type driven by fan belt |
Water Pump Capacity | 44.5 US gpm at 4000 RPM |