Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor)
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) is an 230 in³ (3.77 L) internal combustion reciprocating Inline 6 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 3.875 in × 3.25 in (9.842 cm × 8.26 cm), and uses 8.50:1 compression. This engine was rated 100 hp (74.57 kW) at 3200 rpm and 200 lbf⋅ft (271.16 N⋅m) of torque at 1200 rpm. It was used in Chevrolet and GMC cars.
Parameter | Output |
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Power Rating | 125 hp (93.21 kW) at 3400 RPM |
Torque Rating | 210 lbf⋅ft at 1600 RPM |
Parameter | Output |
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Power Rating | 100 hp (74.57 kW) at 3200 RPM |
Torque Rating | 200 lbf⋅ft at 1200 RPM |
Parameter | Value |
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Type | Internal Combustion Reciprocating |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Cylinder Configuration | Inline 6 |
Engine Displacement | 230 in³ |
Bore | 3.875 in |
Stroke | 3.25 in |
Compression Ratio | 8.50:1 |
Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Curb Weight | 465 lb |
Curb Idle Speed | 450-475 RPMs |
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Parameter | Value |
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Block Material | Cast alloy iron |
Crankshaft Material | Cast nodular iron |
Piston Material | Cast alloy aluminum with steel struts; 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 44N |
Spark Plug Size | 0.55 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 | Downdraft Rochester 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 | 5° B.T.C. |
Parameter | Value |
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Oil Pump | Spur-gear type driven by distributor shaft |
Oil Pump Pressure | 60 Psi at 2000 RPM |
Oil Pump Capacity | 6 US gpm at 2000 RPM |
Parameter | Value |
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Water Pump | Centrifugal type driven by fan belt |
Water Pump Capacity | 70 US gpm at 4400 RPM |