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Jeep Engine: Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6

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The "Super Hurricane" 226 L-Head engine has a cast iron block and cylinder head with 4 main bearings and solid lifters. The exhaust and intake valves are in the block, not in the cylinder head. The engine was used in earlier Willys cars, but was first introduced in 1950 in Willys trucks. The Willys Pickup and Willys Wagon used the 226 from '54 until '63. There was an option 7.3:1 high altitude version available during these years.

The 226 used between 1954-1958 has a slightly higher horse power rating than the later 226.

 

Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6
Bore x Stroke3.94" x 4.375"
Displacement226.2 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio6.861:1
Horsepower (gross)115@3800rpm
Torque (gross)190@1800
Main Bearings4
Valve ConfigurationL-head
Fuel1-bbl Carter

The 226 used from 1959-1962 has a slightly lower horsepower rating, but the torque peak comes at a lower RPM.

 

Super Hurricane L-Head 226 I6
Bore x Stroke3.94" x 4.375"
Displacement226.2 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio6.861:1
Horsepower (gross)105@3600rpm
Torque (gross)190@1400
Main Bearings4
Valve ConfigurationL-head
Fuel1-bbl Carter

Last modified Monday, 08-Nov-1999 19:12:11 PST


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Comments and questions from our Readers
 Posted Dec 08 2008 03:03PM
What made the HP difference between the two engines? Cam?
 Posted Feb 06 2009 11:58AM
I have a "1955" Willy's P/U with the Superhurricane 226cid flat-head 6 cylinder, but mine has an intake fully split between the front and rear three cylinders and a two barrel carburetor. Was this a special production model? It appears to be original equipment.
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