Ford GAA engine
| Ford GAA | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1940-1950 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 60° V8 |
| Displacement | 1,100 cu in (18 L) |
| Cylinder bore | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 6.0 in (152 mm) |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Naturally aspirated engine with Stromberg NA-Y5-G carburetors |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Output | |
| Power output | 500 hp (373 kW) at 2,600 rpm |
| Torque output | 1,050 ft⋅lbf (1,424 N⋅m) at 2,200 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 59.02 in (150 cm) |
| Width | 33.25 in (84 cm) |
| Height | 47.78 in (121 cm) |
| Dry weight | 1,470 lb (667 kg) |
The Ford GAA engine is an American all-aluminum 32-valve DOHC 60-degree gasoline-fueled liquid-cooled V8 internal combustion engine with a flat-plane crank. It was designed and produced by the Ford Motor Company before and during World War II. It features twin Stromberg NA-Y5-G carburetors, dual magnetos and twin spark plugs making up a full dual ignition system, and crossflow induction. It displaces 1,100 cu in (18 L) and puts out well over 1,000 pound-feet (1,400 N⋅m) of torque from idle to 2,200 rpm. The factory-rated net output was 500 hp (370 kW) at 2,600 rpm.
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