- 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
- 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
- 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 ,
- Info on my old 1963 Chrysler 300 - Allpar Forums
The Newport had the 361, the 300 has the 383 it 413 At 10 years old it may no longer had the original engine Sad thing is I have no info on it at all, no old registrations with the VIN, that would answer a lot of my questions I'm super anal about those things now but at 17 years old, well you know
- 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
- Chrysler 361 Project | Allpar Forums
Hello All I am building a 361ci Big Block I pulled out of a 1963 Chrysler Newport (also pulled the trans and rear axle to complete the set) but I am wondering if anyone knows what the original 4bbl carburetor that came on the 361 My project is a 361 Bored 060 over, new pistons, new cam
- 1960 RB 383 intake help - Allpar Forums
There was a "RB" 383" in 59 60 only It had a 4 031 bore and a 3 75 stroke The regular 383" engine was 4 25" bore and a 3 375" stroke LB and RB intake manifolds are not interchangeable Both have the same bolt pattern but the "RB" is wider Heads are interchangeable
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