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1954 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS<br />

ENGINE<br />

Number of cylinders 8<br />

Cylinder arrangement 90° V-type<br />

Valve arrangement Overhead<br />

Bore and stroke 3 ,3 /V' x 3 5 /s"<br />

Block and cylinder head material. . . . Cast iron<br />

Piston displacement 331 cu. in.<br />

Taxable horsepower 46.5<br />

Max. brake horsepower 230 @ 4400 r.p.m.<br />

Max. engine torque—Ibs.-ft 330 @ 2700 r.p.m.<br />

Compression ratio 8.25:1<br />

Engine mounts Vulcanized rubber<br />

Number of points of suspension 3<br />

PISTONS AND RINGS<br />

Make Alcoa—Bonn—Stearling<br />

Material Aluminum alloy<br />

Type T-slot, cam ground<br />

Weight 19.680 oz.<br />

Clearance 0015"<br />

Number of oil rings per piston 1<br />

Number of comp. rings per piston.... 2<br />

Top compression ring Chrome plated

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