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.

Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) engine performance rating according to SAE J1995 (SAE Gross) standard.
Parameter Output
Power Rating 125 hp (93.21 kW) at 3400 RPM
Torque Rating 210 lbf⋅ft at 1600 RPM
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter Output
Power Rating 100 hp (74.57 kW) at 3200 RPM
Torque Rating 200 lbf⋅ft at 1200 RPM
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) engine general specifications.
Parameter Value
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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Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) engine block, crankshaft and pistons specifications.
Parameter Value
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
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) spark plugs and wires specifications.
Parameter Value
Spark Plugs AC Delco 44N
Spark Plug Size 0.55 in
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter Value
Head Material Cast alloy iron
Valvetrain Type OHV
Valves per Cylinder 2
Camshaft Material Cast alloy iron
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) air intake specifications.
Parameter Value
Air Intake Method Naturally Aspirated
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) fuel injection specifications.
Parameter Value
Injection Type Carburetor
Injection Info Downdraft Rochester with manual
choke control
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) valve timings.
Parameter Value
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.
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L)  High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) valve timing diagram
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) valve timing diagram.
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) oil pump specifications.
Parameter Value
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
Chevrolet gasoline Straight-6 Third generation 230 CID (3.8 L) High Torque 100 hp (with economy carburetor) water pump specifications.
Parameter Value
Water Pump Centrifugal type driven by fan belt
Water Pump Capacity 70 US gpm at 4400 RPM
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