[GTX JOHN]

As memory serves: the 383/343 engine was a paper option only in 62 and produced through the help of Clay Smith Eng. in Buena Park Calif. The dual 4 option for the B engine appeared first in 1958 350 CI (Golden Commando) and continued for a number of years. It was a very mild Hyd. Lifter and had 1.60 ex. valves. The special solid lifter cam was designed and built by Clay Smith Eng. exclusively for the 343 HP and was about 284/484. It also spec'd. a 300J Head with closed chambers and 1.75 ex. valve. Shawn Langdon's grandpa George Stiegel who put the project together still runs Clay Smith Eng. I purchased a 62 Dodge Wagon F/SA with a vinyl roof covering about a ton of lead called the Orange Crate from a man named Pat Foley(sic), I " think" I stripped and took it to the dump in mid 70's. Now that the horsepower is lowered.....I wish I had left it in the darn back barn!