The Mopar 383 {1962 thru 1967} ~ 'You Magnificent Bastard'

~ You Magnificent Bastard ~

The 'famous' 383/343 HP ~ 2 x 4-Barrel

343 HP @ 5200 RPM's
425 Ft/Lbs. @ 2800 RPM's

El Facto Mundo >

This combination was never installed on a 1962 Mopar 383 coming out of the Factory.

Yes, that is true.

This package was a mid-year addition, where the following components were
installed in the trunk.

* Dual In-Line Cast Iron Intake Manifold
* '2' Carter AFB Carburetors {#2790; Front} and {2791; Back} = 480 CFM's each
* Linkage
* High-Pressure Fuel Pump {3-Valve}
* Special 'Football-Shaped' Air Cleaners
* Special '413' Long-Branch Exhaust Manifolds
* Clay Smith 'Mechanical' Camshaft
* Solid Tappet Lifters
* Dual High-Load Rate Valve Springs
* Heavy-Duty Valve Spring Retainers
* Mopar '300 J' Cylinder Heads
* Adjustable Rockers w/Special Locking Nuts
* High-Strength Push Rods

When installed in a 1962 Dodge 'Model 440' 2-Door Hardtop #3261 lbs.,
the Dodge came in at a near perfect 9.51 Wt/HP to fit into the {9.50 to 10.59}
Weight Class.