Valve Specifications

1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9SECTION Valve Specifications
VALVE

Application In. (mm)
Intake
Head Diameter 1.94 (49.28)
Face Angle 45Β°
Seat Angle 46Β°
Seat Width .031-.063 (.79-1.60)
Stem Diameter .3410-.3417 (8.661-8.679)
Stem Clearance .0010-.0027 (.025-.069)
Valve Lift .357 (9.07)
Exhaust
Head Diameter 1.50 (38.1)
Face Angle 45Β°
Seat Angle 46Β°
Seat Width .063-.094 (1.60-2.39)
Stem Diameter .3410-.3417 (8.661-8.679)
Stem Clearance .0010-.0027 (.025-.069)
Valve Lift .390 (9.91)
RENDER: 1.0x

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