| GM Vortec 8100 Specifications |
| Type: 90° 8.1L Standard V8 |
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| Displacement: 496 cid (8128 cc) |
| Compression Ratio: 9.1:1 |
| Valve Configuration: Pushrod Actuated, Overhead Canted Valves (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Valve Lifters: Hydraulic Roller |
| Bore x Stroke: 4.25 x 4.37 in (107.95 x 111.00 mm) |
| Main Bearing Caps: 4-Bolt Cast Iron |
| Intake Manifold: Factory-installed PFI Manifold |
| Firing Order: 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 |
| Oil Pan Capacity: 8 qt |
| Fuel Type: Gasoline (unleaded) |
| Fuel System: Port Fuel Injection |
| Engine Rotation: Clockwise (facing front) |
| Spark Plugs: Platinum tipped (1.5-mm gap) |
| Emission Controls: Internal PCV oriface system |
| Paint Protection: Component-Painted |
| Shipping Weight: 734 lb (333 kg) |
| Horsepower: 375 hp @ 4600 rpm |
| Torque: 490 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
Materials:
Block: Cast Iron
Cylinder Head: Cast Iron (with exhaust valve seat inserts)
Intake Manifold: One-Piece Coated Cast Aluminum
Main Bearing Caps: Cast Nodular Iron
Crankshaft: Cast Nodular Iron
Camshaft: Steel
Connecting Rods: Forged Steel 1141 SAE (shot-peened and magnafluxed, with 9-mm diameter connectin rod bolts)
Pistons: Hypereutictic Cast Aluminum |
| Actual power levels may vary depending on OEM calibration and application. Information may vary with application. All specification slisted are based on the latest product informaion available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. |
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