Nov 16, 2020 · The B Engines: 350, 361, 383, and 400 Thanks to Eddie Hostler and Hemi Andersen, and the Chrysler Engines book. by David Zatz Chrysler Corporation's first V8 engine tapped expertise in creating high-performance airplane motors; it was efficient, durable, powerful, costly, and slow to build...

Sep 20, 2022 · My project is a 361 Bored .060 over, new pistons, new cam, 4bbl conversion from the old Stromberg 2bbl, resurface the crankshaft, and new valves in the heads, maybe a Bowl blend on the heads. I am utilizing the Factory rods and crankshaft be cause hey why throw out a Forged Crank and rods for something of lesser strength.

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Nov 16, 2020 · The first Plymouth SonoRamic Commando was a 361 cubic inch engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 435 pound-feet of torque (Dodge's had slightly higher ratings). By comparison, the same engine in Golden Commando form was rated at just 395 pound-feet - a difference of around 10%. It cost $389, nearly 20% the price of a low-end Plymouth.

Nov 16, 2020 · The first B engine was launched in the 1958 model year, in 350 and 361 cubic inch versions. Similar in some ways to the existing Hemi V8 engines, the B series used wedge-shaped heads to slash costs, weight, and engine size. Though conventional in design, the pushrod V8s were capable of high performance, and garnered a reputation for durability.

A new heavy-duty manual transmission for the high-performance 361-cubic-inch and 383-cubic-inch V-8 engines and a new, lightweight manual transmission for the 318. A new fabric-reinforced coupling for smoother manual steering. Five-leaf rear springs for the six-cylinder Dart for longer life. Redesigned shock absorbers for a quieter and smoother ...

The Sport Furys had three engine options, the 318 cid, the 361 Commando engine with a 2 bbl. Carb, and the 383 cid Golden Commando engine with a 4 bbl. Carb. A 426 Wedge and a 426 Max Wedge was also available in limited production. Production engine options are listed in the 1963 Plymouth engine specs and production volumes table.

Nov 29, 2022 · I bought a 413 for my 1960 plymouth fury (had been a 361 "Golden Commando"). The seller (over the internet, not a dealer) said it was from a '64 Imperial but everyone who knows engines and has looked at it says it's a truck engine. What's the difference in terms of performance? (One difference...

361 265@44 380@24; BR2-H Plymouth Belvedere 11; BR2-P Plymouth Satellite 4.25 x 3.38 383 10.0 325@48 425 ...

Nov 16, 2020 · The 361, essentially the same engine with a bigger bore, was standard on Dodge D-500 and other DeSotos. Both featured better support for the crankshaft and transmission, eliminating the torque converter housing plate; had an integral timing cover case, for a cheaper and lighter chain cover; full length water jackets for each cylinder; lower ...