'1970' Road Runner '383' vs. AMC Rebel Machine '390'
1970 Match Race,
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 {335 HP}
vs.
1970 AMC Rebel Machine 390 {340 HP}
The 'new' stylish 1970 Road Runner, a little bulkier than the
stripped down 1968 and 1969 Road Runner, but still only
at #3475 lbs. 'Shipping Weight' Hardtop.
But, now with an optional 'Air-Grabber' Hood Scoop.
The 383 Engine had the same components as the 1968 and 1969 Engine,
but in California a 'special' Holley #4160 {680 CFM} Carburetor was required
to meet 'emission standards'.
In all other states, the 383 received the 'standard' Carter AVS {625 CFM}.
For Gears, the {3.23} was standard, but in 1970 'optional gears' {3.55 ~ 3.91}
were now available.
In 1970, was classed in NHRA G/S or G/SA.
A 'stock' 383/335 HP Road Runner with a 4-Speed and 3.23 Gears w/Sure-Grip was
capable of 14.90's @ 96 MPH.
1970 Match Race,
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 {335 HP}
vs.
1970 AMC Rebel Machine 390 {340 HP}
The 'new' stylish 1970 Road Runner, a little bulkier than the
stripped down 1968 and 1969 Road Runner, but still only
at #3475 lbs. 'Shipping Weight' Hardtop.
But, now with an optional 'Air-Grabber' Hood Scoop.
The 383 Engine had the same components as the 1968 and 1969 Engine,
but in California a 'special' Holley #4160 {680 CFM} Carburetor was required
to meet 'emission standards'.
In all other states, the 383 received the 'standard' Carter AVS {625 CFM}.
For Gears, the {3.23} was standard, but in 1970 'optional gears' {3.55 ~ 3.91}
were now available.
In 1970, was classed in NHRA G/S or G/SA.
A 'stock' 383/335 HP Road Runner with a 4-Speed and 3.23 Gears w/Sure-Grip was
capable of 14.90's @ 96 MPH.
