1997 C/K Specification Chart No. 2
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1997 C/K Specifications

BRAKES

C/K1500
C/K2500
(Regular-Cab and Extended-Cab)
C/K3500
C/K3500
(Crew-Cab)
Type
Power-Assist, Front Disc/Rear Drum w/4-Wheel ABS
2-6
2-6
5-6
Front Disc
Size (in.)
11.57 x 1.25
11.57 x 1.25
12.50 x 1.26
12.50 x 1.26*
Rear Drum
Size (in.)
10.00 x 2.25
11.15 x 2.75
13.0 x 3.50
13.0 x 3.50
Booster
Diameter
(in.)
9.5/Tandem
9.5/Tandem
Hydraulic Boost
Hydraulic Boost
Parking
Brake
Actuation
Cable to Rear Wheels
Cable to Rear Wheels
Cable to Rear Wheels
Cable to Rear Wheels
*12.5" x 1.50" with dual rear wheels.

GASOLINE ENGINES

L35 L30 L31 L29
Type Vortec 4300 V6 Vortec 5000 V8 Vortec 5700 V8 Vortec 7400 V8
Block Material Cast Iron Cast Iron Cast Iron Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Material Cast Iron Cast Iron Cast Iron Cast Iron
Bore & Stroke (in.)
(mm)
 4.00 x 3.48
101.6 x 88.4		 3.74 x 3.48
95.0 x 88.4		 4.00 x 3.48
101.6 x 88.4		 4.25 x 4.00
108.0 x 101.6
Displacement
(cu. in./cc)		 262/4293 305/4998 350/5735 454/7440
Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.4:1 9.4:1 9.0:1
Induction System SFI SFI SFI SFI
Valves/Cylinder 2 2 2 2
Lifters Hydraulic
Roller		 Hydraulic
Roller		 Hydraulic
Roller		 Hydraulic
Roller
Cam Drive Chain Chain Chain Chain
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 200 @ 4400 230 @ 4600 255 @ 4600 290 @ 4000
Torque @ rpm
(SAE net)		 255 @ 2800 285 @ 2800 330 @ 2800 410 @ 3200
Redline (rpm) 5500 5500 5500 5000
Recommended Fuel (min.) 87 Octane 87 Octane 87 Octane or Nat. Gas* 87 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons) Long Wheelbase -- 34 Short Wheelbase -- 25

*Available as an option only on C2500 Series Regular-Cab Long-Box models with optional 8,600-lb. GVWR, 3.73 rear axle ratio and four-speed automatic transmission.

DIESEL ENGINE

L65 L65 H.D. Turbo
Type 6.5L OHV V8 6.5L OHV V8
Block Material Cast Iron Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Material Cast Iron Cast Iron
Bore & Stroke (in./mm) 4.06 x 3.82/103.00 x 97.03 4.06 x 3.82/103.00 x 97.03
Displacement (cu. in./cc) 395/6743 395/6743
Compression Ratio 21.5:1 21.5:1
Induction System Indirect EFI w/Turbo Indirect EFI w/Turbo
Valves/Cylinder 2 2
Lifters Hydraulic Roller Hydraulic Roller
Cam Drive Chain Chain
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 180 @ 3400 190 @ 3400
Torque @ rpm (SAE net) 360 @ 1800 385 @ 1800
Redline (rpm) 4000 4000

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