Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Felix,
I think the 1968 '383 Road Runner' would have fared much better if Mopar would have offered
the 383 4-Barrel in 'three' different Horsepower Ratings.
The 'standard' 383 4-Barrel............................................ ..............290 Horsepower
{ For the Belvedere, Satellite and Sport Satellite }
* 1968 NHRA Class = H/S
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The 'Road Runner 383'.............................................. ....................310 Horsepower
* 440 Camshaft and Valve Springs
* 440 Exhaust Manifolds
* Oil Pan Windage Tray
* 1968 NHRA Class = G/S
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The Road Runner 383 'PSO' {Package Stock Option}.............340 Horsepower
* .484 lift / 284* Duration "Hydraulic Camshaft"
* Special Lifters (.0005 Under-sized}
* Adjustable Rocker-Arm Assembly
* Aluminum Dual-Plane High Riser Intake
* Holley 780 CFM Carburetor
* Dual-Point Distributor
* 11.0 - 1 TRW Forged Pistons
* Chrome-Faced Top Oil-Ring
* 26" Heavy-Duty Radiator
* 18" 7-Blade Fan
* Viscous Fan-Drive
* Fan Shroud
* Trunk-Mounted Battery
* Under-Hood "Air Induction System'
* 3.91 Sure-Grip {as the 'standard' rear-end gear ratio}
* 1968 NHRA Class = E/S
Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 06-12-2013 at 09:22 AM.
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