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Chapter 1: Technical Overview of the 307 Engine

General Specifications

 Block
 Type  90-degree V8
 Displacement  5.0 liters (307.12 cubic inches)
 Bore  3.800"
 Stroke  3.385"
 Compression Ratio  8.0:1
 Firing Order  1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
 Sales Code  LV2 / LG8 (1987 9 engines)
 VIN Codes  Y and 9
 Cylinder Head
 Head ID Number  5A / 7A
 Combustion Chamber Volume  67cc / 64 cc
 Intake Port Height  2.03" / 1.30"
 Intake Port Width  1.30" / 1.30"
 Int. Valve Face Angle  44 degrees
 Int. Valve Seat Angle  45 degrees
 Int. Valve Head Dia.  1.750"
 Exh. Valve Face Angle  30 degrees
 Exh. Valve Seat Angle  31 degrees
 Exh. Valve Head Dia.  1.500"
 Valve Train
 Lifter Bank Angle  39 degrees
 Lifter Diameter  .842" hyd. / .921" roller
 Pushrod Length  8.265" hyd. / 7.718" roller
 Spring Free Length  1.960" Y / 2.090" 9
 Spring Pressure @ 1.670"  76-84 lbs. Y / 85-95 lbs. 9
 Spring Pressure @ 1.270"  180-194 lbs. Y / 203-217 lbs. 9
 Camshaft
 Rocker Arm Ratio  1.6:1
 (Y) Intake Valve Lift  .400" hyd. / .395" roller
 (Y) Exhaust Valve Lift  .400" hyd. / .402" roller
 (9) Intake Valve Lift  .440" hyd. / .000" roller
 (9) Exhaust Valve Lift  .440" hyd. / .000" roller
 Carburetor
 Manufacturer  Rochester
 Type  Quadrajet (4-bbl)
 Primary Venturi  1 3/32"
 Primary Bore Dia.  1 3/8"
 Secondary Bore Dia.  2 1/4"
 Ignition
 Type  High Energy Ignition
 Spark Advance  Electronic
 Spark Plug Type  R46SZ hyd. / FR3LS6 roller
 Spark Plug Gap  .080" hyd. / .060" roller
 Lubrication
 Oil Capacity  5.0 qts. (w/ filter)
 AC Oil Filter  PF-58
 Pressure @ 1500 RPM  30 psi. (206 kPa)

 

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