Originally Posted by opelgtmaster3
i had dennis from opelgtsoucre send me a buch of info awhile back. here some it.
The 2.4L is the largest stroked crankshaft Opel CIH engine, using a special redesigned block, special forged crankshaft
that is fully counter weighted, special forged piston rods, special full floating pistons,as well as the special intake runner
cylinder head, with 1/2 inch raised intake ports, that use the largest valves.
2.4L Specs:
-Bore 95mm and the stoke is 85mm: 48mm intake valves & 41mm exhaust valves.
-2.4L European model: 136HP at the wheels @ 5200 rpm (151HP @ the flywheel)
-9.4:1 compresion pistons: 151ft. lbs. Torque @ 2400-2800 rpm
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not true:
valves are 45mm/40mm,
rods are steel but not forged,
output is 125hp @ FW,
actual CR is more like 9.
Hiro