General Engine Specifications

1986 GMC Value Van P3500, 7.4 W, StandardSECTION General Engine Specifications
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GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Displacement 397 Cu. In. (6.5L)
Fuel System Diesel
Bore 4.06" (103 mm)
Stroke 3.82" (97 mm)
Compression Ratio 21.5:1
Horsepower @ RPM
VIN P Non-Turbo 155 @ 3600
VIN Y Non-Turbo (HD) 160 @ 3400
VIN S Turbo 180 @ 3400
VIN F Turbo (HD) 190 @ 3400
Torque Ft. Lbs. @ RPM
VIN P Non-Turbo 275 @ 1700
VIN Y Non-Turbo (HD) 290 @ 1700
VIN S Turbo 360 @ 1700
VIN F Turbo (HD) 385 @ 1700
RENDER: 1.0x

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