RE: [Chrysler300] 300C/D Patrol Cars

["Laurence G. Johnson" <laurence_g_johnson@xxxx>]

All,
Yes, the 361 was available in 1962 in Dodge, Plymouth and Chryslers. Here 
are the spec for these engines from the NHRA Classification Guide:

HP Disp Mfg C.R.Ind.Make Model/Trans Manifold Lifter Head cc
265 361 C 9.00 1-2 Stro WWC3-201/or BBD-3245S 1.50 H 73.5
305 361 DP 9.00 1-4 Cart AFB3252S/S,3253S/AUTO 1.50 H 66.5

HP Disp Mfg Deck Type Valves Cam Lift Gasket Springs
265 361 C .047 Flat 1.94/1.60 398/396 .028 Outer Only
305 361 DP .020 Flat 1.94/1.60 444/456 .028 Outer w/Damp

I owned a 1962 Dodge Polara 500 with the 305hp 361. The single four barrel 
was very small and the performance was somewhat less than spectacular. The 
earlier 361's had, in some cases, 10-1 CR and even dual four barrel carbs. 
One of my friends in highschool had a 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer with 
the 305hp 361. It took premium fuel and it flat flew in that big heavy boat. 
It would go 14 sec ET's on street tires. So even a 361 could be 
formidable. LGJ



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> The 361 Ram D500 option was the "standard" ram available on the '60 Dodge,
> with the 383 Ram as an option. I don't believe the (that) 361 was still
> available in 62, having been displaced (replaced) entirely by the 383.
>
> Karl
>
> >From: "Vath, Michael J." <mjvath@xxxx>
> >To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] 300C/D Patrol Cars
> >Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:00:24 -0500
> >
> >some odd questions:
> >Was there indeed a 361 crossram available? Is this the same block-type 
> that
> >later was used in the '62 inline dual quad Polaras, etc? Thanks
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Jess [mailto:jdmiklas@xxxx]
> >Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 3:10 PM
> >To: DAN300F@xxxx; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; moparpjf@xxxx
> >Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300C/D Patrol Cars
> >
> >
> >MANY years ago I dismantled a 1960 OHIO State Patrol Car.
> >It was a full size DODGE - a DART or a PHOENIX 4-door sedan - with a 383
> >crossram engine. It had a lot of heavy duty "police goodies" but I swear
> >it
> >had only a TWO-SPEED automatic trans (Only 4 buttons) Been told many 
> times
> >that I'm wrong but didn't keep the transmission. Of course wish NOW I had
> >kept the car intact.
> >
> >Jeff Miklas
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <moparpjf@xxxx>
> >To: <DAN300F@xxxx>; <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 12:10 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 300C/D Patrol Cars
> >
> >
> > > HI Guys:
> > >
> > > I know that the NJ troopers used the cross ram set up in 1964, and 
> I
> >know
> > > a trooper who drove them then, but I think thr cars were all 4 door
> >models,
> > > as are virtually all police cars. I think they had our engines in the
> >four
> > > door models, along with the heavy duty suspension, etc. Probably cost
> >as
> > > much as a letter car, but they were utilitarian vehicles, nonetheless.
> > >
> > > Pete Fitch
> > >
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