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2.7L Engine

2.7L Engine Specifications

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
General Specifications 
Type 60° DOHC V-6 24-Valve
Displacement 2.7 Liters (167 Cubic Inches)
Bore & Stroke 86.0x78.5 mm (3.386 in. x 3.091 in.)
Compression Ratio 9.67:1
Lead Cylinder #1 Right Bank
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Block 
Cylinder Bore Diameter 86.0 mm ± 0.0076 (3.3859 in. ± 0.0003)
Out of Round (Max.) 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Taper (Max.) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Pistons 
Material Aluminum Alloy
Piston Diameter 85.983 mm ± 0.019 (3.3851 in. ± 0.0017)
Clearance at Size Location - 0.0096 to +0.0436 mm (-0.0003 to +0.0016 in.)
Piston Weight 316 - 326 grams (11.1466 - 11.4994 oz.)
Piston Ring Groove Diameter-No. 1 77.8 - 78 mm (3.063 - 3.070 in.)
Piston Ring Groove Diameter-No. 2 75.9 - 76.1 mm (2.988 - 2.996 in.)
Piston Ring Groove Diameter-No. 3 76.5 - 76.7 mm (3.011 - 3.019 in.)
Piston Pins 
Type Full Floating
Pin Diameter 21.997 - 22.000 mm (0.8661 - 0.8662 in.)
Clearance in Piston 0.005 - 0.013 mm (0.0002 - 0.0005 in.)
Clearance in Rod 0.007 - 0.018 mm (0.0003 - 0.0008 in.)
Piston Rings 
Ring Gap-Top Compression Ring 0.20 - 0.36 mm (0.008 - 0.014 in.)
Ring Gap- - 2nd Compression Ring 0.37 - 0.63 mm (0.0146 - 0.0249 in.)
Ring Gap-Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.25 - 0.76 mm (0.010 - 0.030 in.)
Piston Ring Side Clearance 
Compression Ring-Top 0.035 - 0.083 mm (0.0013 - 0.0032 in.)
Compression Ring- Second 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.058 - 0.204 mm (0.0022 - 0.0080 in.)
Piston Ring Width 
Compresion Rings-Top and Second 1.47 - 1.49 mm (0.0579 - 0.0587 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.445 - 0.470 mm (0.0176 - 0.0186 in.)
Connecting Rods 
Bearing Clearance 0.024 - 0.064 mm (0.001 - 0.0026 in.)
Side Clearance 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.0052 - 0.015 in.)
Side Clearance (Max.) 0.4318 mm (0.017 in.)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 22.007 - 22.015 mm (0.8665 - 0.8668 in.)
Bearing Bore Out of Round (Max.) 0.004 mm (0.0002 in.)
Total Weight (Less Bearing) 529.9 ±7 grams (18.6917 ± 0.247 oz.)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journals 
Diameter 63.49 - 63.51 mm (2.4997 - 2.5004 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.035 - 0.053 mm (0.0014 - 0.0021 in.)
Bearing Clearance (Max.) 0.087 mm (0.0034 in.)
Out of Round (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.))
Taper (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
End Play 0.0475 - 0.2725 mm (0.0019 - 0.0108 in.)
End Play (Max.) 0.43 mm (0.017 in.)
Connecting Rod Journals 
Diameter 53.51 - 53.49 mm (2.1067 - 2.106 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.024 - 0.064 mm (0.001 - 0.0026 in.)
Out of Round (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Taper (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Camshaft 
Bore Diameter 24.050 - 24.071 mm (0.9469 - 0.09476 in.)
Bearing Journal Diameter 24.000 - 23.981 (0.9449 - 0.9441 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.05 - 0.09 mm (0.0020 - 0.0035 in.)
Bearing Clearance (Max.) 0.13 mm (0.0051 in.)
End Play 0.13 mm (0.0051 - 0.0110 in.)
Valve Timing-Intake Valve 
Opens (ATDC)
Closes (ABDC) 44°
Duration 222°
Valve Timing-Exhaust Valve 
Opens (BBDC) 36°
Closes (ATDC)
Duration 220°
Valve Overlap
Cylinder Head 
Gasket Thickness (Compressed) 1.50 mm ± 0.05 (0.0591 in. ± 0.002 in.)
Valve Seat Angle 45° - 45.°
Valve Seat Runout (Max.) 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Intake Valve Seat Width 1.00 - 1.5 mm (0.0394 - 0.0591 in.)
Exhaust Valve Seat Width 1.25 - 1.75 mm (0.0492 - 0.0689 in.)
Guide Bore Diameter (Std.) 5.975 - 6.00 mm (0.2353 - 0.2363 in.)
Valve Guide Height(1)- Intake & Exhaust 13.25 - 13.75 mm (0.5217 - 0.5414 in.)
Valves 
Face Angle 44.5° - 15.50
Head Diameter-Intake 33.67 - 33.93 (1.3256 - 1.3358 in.)
Head Diameter-Exhaust 27.67 - 27.93 mm (1.0894 - 1.1000 in.)
Length-Intake (Overall) 107.89 - 108.39 mm (4.2476-4.2673 in.)
Length-Exhaust (Overall) 105.88 - 106.38 mm (4.1685-4.1882 in.)
Stem Diameter- Intake 5.934 - 5.952 mm (0.2337 - 0.2344 in.)
Stem Diameter -- Exhaust 5.906-5.924 mm (0.2326-0.2333 in.)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake (New) 0.023-0.066 mm (0.0009-0.0026 in.)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Exhaust (New) 0.051-0.094 mm (0.002-0.0037 in.)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake (Max., Rocking Method) 0.29 mm (0.0114 in.)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Exhaust (Max., Rocking Method) 0.370 mm (0.0146 in.)
Valve Lift-Intake (Zero Lash) 9.0 mm (0.3543 in.)
Valve Lift-Exhaust (Zero Lash) 8.0 mm (0.3150 in.)
Valve Stem Tip Height-Intake 47.120 ± 0.467 mm (1.8551 ± 0.00184 in.)
Valve Stem Tip Height-Exhaust 48.672 ± 0.467 mm (1.9162 ± 0.00184 in.)
Valve Spring 
Free Length-Intake & Exhaust (Approx.) 45.63 mm (1.7965 in.)
Spring Force-Intake & Exhaust (Valve Closed) 249-284 N @ 38.0 mm (56.0-64.0 lbs. @ 1.4961 in.)
Spring Force-Intake (Valve Open) 658-721 N @ 29.0 mm (147.9-162.1 lbs. @ 1.1417 in.)
Spring Force-Exhaust (Valve Open) 614-671 N @ 30.0 mm (138.0-150.8 lbs. @ 1.1811 in.)
Number of Coils-Intake & Exhaust 7.35
Wire Diameter-Intake & Exhaust 3.861 mm (0.1520 in.)
Installed Height-Intake & Exhaust (Spring seat to bottom of retainer) 38.0 mm (1.4961 in.)
Oil Pump 
Clearance Over Rotors (Max.) 0.077 mm (0.003 in.)
Cover-Out-of-Flat (Max.) 0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Inner & Outer Rotor Thickness 9.475-9.500 mm (0.3731-0.3741 in.)
Outer Rotor Clearance (Max.) 0.39 mm (0.015 in.)
Outer Rotor Diameter (Min.) 89.175 mm (3.5109 in.)
Tip Clearance Between Rotors (Max.) 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Oil Pressure 
NOTE: (At Normal Operating Temperatures)
Pressure @ Curb Idle Speed(2) 34.7 kPa Min. (5 psi) Min.
Pressure @ 3000 RPM 300-724 kPa (45-105 psi)
(1) Measured from cylinder head surface to top of guide
(2) If oil pressure is zero at idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 RPM.
Torque Specifications (2.7L)

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft.Lbs. In.Lbs.
A/C Compressor to Engine-Bolts 28 21 -
Camshaft Sprocket-Bolts 28 - 250
Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Secondary)- Bolts 12 - 105
Camshaft Bearing Cap-Bolts 12 - 105
Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts 27+1/4 Turn 20+1/4 Turn -
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap      
-Tie Bolts 28 - 250
-Inner Cap Bolts 20+1/4 Turn 15+1/4 -
-Outer Cap Bolts 27+1/4 Turn 20+1/4 Turn -
Crankshaft Damper-Bolt 170 125 -
Cylinder Head-Bolts (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD -INSTALLATION)
Cylinder Head Cover-Bolts 12 - 105
Exhaust Manifold-Bolts 23 - 200
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield-Bolts 12 - 105
Exhaust Manifold to Catalytic Converter V-Band Clamp 11 - 100
Engine Mount Bracket to Block-Bolts 61 45 -
Engine Mount Isolator- Nuts 61 45 -
Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower)-Bolts 12 - 105
Generator Bracket-Bolts 41 30 -
Oil Pan      
-Bolts 28 - 250
-Nuts 12 - 105
Oil Pan Drain-Plug 27 20 -
Oil Filter 16 12 -
Oil Pump to Block-Bolts 28 - 250
Oil Pump Cover-Bolts 12 - 105
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube-Bolt 28 - 250
PCV Valve 7 - 60
Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer-Bolts 12 - 105
Spark Plugs 20 15 -
Starter Mounting-Bolts 41 30 -
Structural Collar (Refer to STRUCTURAL COVER -INSTALLATION)
Thermostat Housing/ Water Inlet Connector- Bolts 12 - 105
Throttle Body-Bolts 12 - 105
Timing Chain Cover      
-M6 Bolts 12 - 105
-M10 Bolts 54 40 -
Timing Chain Tensioner (Primary) 54 40 -
Timing Chain Guide Access Plug 20 15 -
Water Pump-Bolts 12 - 105
Cooling System Bleed Screw 12 - 105
Water Outlet Housing- Bolts 12 - 105