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Jim Wahl · 12-22-2015, 02:18 PM

Mopar 360 220-245 305 301 74-76 Volare

There actually is no such combo, period! There are no 360's factory rated at 220 or 245hp. The previous hp on the '76 360's were 160 & 175. The NHRA hp previously on the 160/175hp 360 was 284. According to the new rating, NHRA says the previous hp was 305 and they have lowered it to 301 from 305!!!! Nope! Totally bogus!
When they stopped production of the Duster and Dart after '75, the '76 Aspen and Volare' were born. It is a different platform totally. A body to an F body.

Following what I am guessing they were trying to do is make the '76 160/175 360, 280hp from 284. The '76 360 until now was rated at 284hp not 305. Only thing I can think of is that they got the new gen Drag Pak 360 at 275hp and later changed to 305hp confused with the old carbureted 360. But who really knows?

A clarification is needed..... soon! Jim

12-22-2015, 02:18 PM	#48
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Horsepowers Mopar 360 220-245 305 301 74-76 Volare There actually is no such combo, period! There are no 360's factory rated at 220 or 245hp. The previous hp on the '76 360's were 160 & 175. The NHRA hp previously on the 160/175hp 360 was 284. According to the new rating, NHRA says the previous hp was 305 and they have lowered it to 301 from 305!!!! Nope! Totally bogus! When they stopped production of the Duster and Dart after '75, the '76 Aspen and Volare' were born. It is a different platform totally. A body to an F body. Following what I am guessing they were trying to do is make the '76 160/175 360, 280hp from 284. The '76 360 until now was rated at 284hp not 305. Only thing I can think of is that they got the new gen Drag Pak 360 at 275hp and later changed to 305hp confused with the old carbureted 360. But who really knows? A clarification is needed..... soon! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 12-22-2015 at 02:24 PM.