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Paul Ceasrine · 02-19-2013, 05:53 PM

1968 Dodge Charger R/T '440 Magnum'

375 Horsepower @ 4600 RPM's
480 Foot Pounds of Torque @ 3200 RPM's

* 4-Speed - w/3.54 Dana.................... 14.40 @ 96.8 MPH
* Automatic - w/3.23 Sure Grip........... 14.87 @ 94.3 MPH
* Automatic - w/3.55 Sure-Grip........... 14.53 @ 95.5 MPH

The 440/375 HP featured 2.50" exhaust pipes, with 2.25" tail-pipes, and a 2.25" 'H-Pipe'.

While the Automatic Transmission in the 383 carried a 2300 RPM Stall Torque-Converter,
the R/T '440 Magnum' utilized a 2000 RPM Torque-Converter.

The '440 Magnum' was also equipped with a heavier-rated 727-B Torque-Flite which
had an additional Pinion {8-Pinions in total}, and a larger Output-Shaft.

While both Mopar 440 and 383 Big-Blocks were equipped with 11" Clutch Units in the
A-833 4-Speed, the '440 Magnum' had the heavier-rated Clutch-Disc and Pressure-Plate.

02-19-2013, 05:53 PM	#3
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Charger 1968 Dodge Charger R/T '440 Magnum' 375 Horsepower @ 4600 RPM's 480 Foot Pounds of Torque @ 3200 RPM's * 4-Speed - w/3.54 Dana.................... 14.40 @ 96.8 MPH * Automatic - w/3.23 Sure Grip........... 14.87 @ 94.3 MPH * Automatic - w/3.55 Sure-Grip........... 14.53 @ 95.5 MPH The 440/375 HP featured 2.50" exhaust pipes, with 2.25" tail-pipes, and a 2.25" 'H-Pipe'. While the Automatic Transmission in the 383 carried a 2300 RPM Stall Torque-Converter, the R/T '440 Magnum' utilized a 2000 RPM Torque-Converter. The '440 Magnum' was also equipped with a heavier-rated 727-B Torque-Flite which had an additional Pinion {8-Pinions in total}, and a larger Output-Shaft. While both Mopar 440 and 383 Big-Blocks were equipped with 11" Clutch Units in the A-833 4-Speed, the '440 Magnum' had the heavier-rated Clutch-Disc and Pressure-Plate. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 02-22-2013 at 03:05 PM.