[FWDLK] FW: Hy-Fire History (Dodge Truck V8s)

["Jason Rogers" <jasrog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Well, I [a friend of mine] consulted the Master of Dodge truck history
> -
> Don Bunn  I have two books they give a pretty definitive summary of
> what
> transpired minus the actual  day to day production numbers. Here it
> is:
>
> The first V8 Dodge introduced for trucks was beginning with the "C"
> series in
> 1954. Two V8's were introduced that year - both were 241 CI's. One,
> the light
> duty Power-Dome was a poly head 145 HP no torque was listed. It was an
> optional
> engine used in the 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks. Two - 241 CI Hemi head used
> in the 1
> 1/2 ton to 2 1/2 ton trucks 133 Hp 220lb ft torque. This is the engine
> that was
> referred to as the Red Ram.
> In 1955 Dodge upped the light duty V8's size to 260 CI - 169 HP 7.6:1
> compression, this is the engine [and the 241 "poly"] that was shared
> with Plymouth until late 1955
> when Plymouth's own engine plant was up and running. The list of
> different V8's
> produced alone for the 50's is quite lengthy. But throw in the 6
> cylinders and
> it's incredible. I guess Dodge wanted everyone's business.
>
> I hope this is some assistance for you. Good hunting !
>                                               Bill [Riehl]
>
> - Jason Rogers
> - '55 Belvedere Sedan