- The B Engines: 350, 361, 383, and 400 - Allpar Forums
The two 383 engines (by Curtis Redgap) The Chrysler 383 RB was an odd engine, created because Chrysler wanted a 383 but the factory could only produce enough 383 "B" engines for Dodge, Plymouth, and DeSoto However, the new RB assembly line was under-used; so an RB 383 was created, in two and four barrel versions, for two years
- 1964 Dodge 880 Manifold Heat Riser Help - Allpar Forums
Trying to figure out the correct way the spring (passenger side) goes for the heat riser flapper, can some post a picture of the correct way to assemble It is on a 383 engine, and I cannot seem to get it to work correctly Any help is appreciated, Thanks!
- 383 vs. 400 - Allpar Forums
383-4: 300 gross hp, 250 net hp Compare the NET numbers above to the 1972 400 specifications: 400-2: 190 hp 400-4: 255 hp Compression in 1971 was 8 5:1, in 1972 8 2:1 So the decrease in compression was offset by the increase in displacement In other words, by the time of transition from 383 to 400 they were pretty evenly matched
- 1960 RB 383 intake help - Allpar Forums
Most 383's are the B (or low B) family - except that one or two odd year 383 RB The RB family uses a wider intake I'm assuming they sent you a 383 B intake I believe you can use any intake intended for a 440 (which is in the RB family) All RB intakes should interchange, all B intakes should interchange Hopefully someone else can confirm
- Sibling Rivalry 360 vs. 383 - Allpar Forums
The 383 has a shorter stroke than the 360, and even longer rods, so the rod angularity is virtually nil This allows there to be minimal bore wear over time 383's have been, and are known as longevity motors 360's last, but not to the same degree and not as often Click to expand
- Restored 1961 Dodge Polara CHP Police package - Allpar Forums
California was the only state to get Polara package cars in 1961 Specifications were developed by CHP engineers in partnership with Chrysler Corp The car was equipped with a 383 high output V8 with a 413 camshaft, four barrel Carter carb , Dodge truck brakes and other CHP only items Total restoration time: 2 years ,
- The 400 V8: Final Mopar Big Block Engine - Allpar Forums
For years, the largest "B" engine was the 383 cubic inch V8 The company created a raised block with the 1959 cars; the new "RB series" would go up to 440 cubic inches The numerous engine sizes raised costs a bit, so Chrysler started working to standardize all the big block engines on a 4 32" bore (according to racer and historian Rick Ehrenberg) Using that bore with the 383's existing
- The Plymouth Sonoramic Commando Engine - Allpar Forums
The specific position varied Later in the first model year, Chrysler put the induction package onto the 383, a similar engine; this boosted horsepower to 330 and torque to 460 pound-feet Dodge's version was rated at 345 hp and DeSoto's at 350 hp
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