1974 E44 engine sales code? 230hp 318?

[saabfan9]

I decoded the fender tag today on my 1974 valiant brougham. on the bottom line it shows an E11 engine sales code...230hp 318. has anyone heard of this on a '74 valiant?...i'll work on some pictures

 

[partsman1965]

Do you mean E44?

 

[partsman1965]

VP23:

Plymouth Valiant,Duster

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2 Door Hardtop


G4B: 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL

1974

Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA


469634: Sequence number


E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp

D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission

JY9: Dark Gold Poly Exterior Color

H1LL: Trim - High, Unknown, Unknown Color

000: Full Door Panels

617: Build Date: June 17

382035: Order number


V1P: Full Vinyl Top, Unknown color

U: USA Specifications

B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum

C15: 70 only Deluxe Seat Belts

F18: Unknown

C11: Unknown


G52: Unknown

H51: Air Conditioning with Heater

J25: 3 Speed Wipers

J52: Inside Hood Release

L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals

M21: Roof drip rail moldings


M25: Wide sill moldings

M26: Wheel Lip Moldings

M31: Belt Moldings

M38: Decklid Finish Panel Moldings

N76: Coolant Recovery System


R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)

V6Y: Longitudinal Stripes, Yellow

26: 26in Radiator

L1: Unknown

320: Unkn

 

[saabfan9]

thanks Keith ... wondering if it is a common code

 

[Infecteddog]

thanks Keith ... wondering if it is a common code

Very, that's the normal 2bbl code.

 

[stixx]

E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp = SAE gross rating.

G4B: 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL = SAE net