Bill, I had a copy of the 1962 test article from Car Life but let it go
with the 62 Dart when I recently sold it. The test car had a 3 speed on
the
floor as I recall and the engine was rated at 385HP, just a scosch more
than
the 300H engine, which this engine was identical to. I don't think this
was a dealer installed option because the 300H engine was special. I
still
have a Chrysler Canada TSC explaining to dealers how to tune the thing.
Just my opinion, no documentation!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Watson" <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 2:06 AM
Subject: Re: 1962 413?
The inline 2, 4-bbl 413 came out before the short ram intake dual 4-bbl
413
Car Life magazine tested a Dart 330 2-door hardtop with such an engiine
for
its March 1862 issue. It listed a number of upgrades that were
available
to the engine - manifolds, camshafts, pistons, and stated,
"Many of these items, however, must be installed by the dealer. For
testing, we felt the most appropriate combination would be the hottest
one
available directly from the factory. This would be the 385-bhp engine,
conventional 3-speed transmission and 4.10:1 axle."
The article goes on to state "Ram manifolding is the only dealer-fitted
item
which alters the advertised engine output."
Remember, the 2, 4-bbl 413 was introduced early in the 1962 calendar
year,
so any materials published before that date, including part books, are
not
going to mention the engine. The Ram Charger 413 with its 2, 4-bbl set
up
with short ram manifold came a short time later. The materials published
at
introduction time (September, 1961) did not mention an engine bigger than
the 361, including the service manual.
Both 2, 4-bbl 413 engines had a 11.0:1 compression ratio, although a
13.5:1
max performance ratio was available on the Ram Charger. Plymouth called
its
version of the Ram Charger the "413 Suiper Stock".
Judging by the articles published on the B body cars with a 413 (Car Life
and Motor Trend), the inline 2, 4-bbl setup came before the short ram
manifold. As to how many were built with the inline set up is another
question. There was at least one - the red hardtop Car Life magazine
tested.
More information is available on the short ram version. Both Motor Trend
and Car Life published tests on the car and Dodge published a "Salesmen's
Facts" booklet on the engine.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Sumpter" <leesumpter@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: 1962 413?
> I know the inline 2x4 option on a 413 was available on the Chrysler
> 300s that year, but never heard of it on a B Body.
>
> Lee Sumpter
>
> On 9/27/07, Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
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