Engine Compression

1991 GMC Forward Control 3.9 L, SM465/M20SECTION Engine Compression
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Compression Ratio
2.5L (VIN E) 8.3:1
2.8L (VIN R) 8.9:1
3.1L (VIN D) 8.9:1
4.3L (VIN Z) (1) 9.3:1
5.0L (VIN H) 9.3:1
5.7L (VIN K) (2) 9.1:1
6.2L Diesel (VIN C & J) 21.3:1
7.4L (VIN N) 7.9:1
(1) 8.6:1 on Turbo & heavy duty.
(2) 8.3:1 on vehicles over 8500 lbs. GVW.
RENDER: 1.0x

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