1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'

[Paul Ceasrine]

Originally Posted by Barnstorm

Look how mild that cam was...big factor in ET decrease in last 40 years!

It seems that there are a couple of different listed 'camshaft lift specifications' for the 1962 383/343 HP.

1965 NHRA Document;
.425 Intake / .425 Exhaust
264 * Duration
40* Overlap

NHRA Document Issued; May 13, 1966
.445 Intake / .445 Exhaust
284* Duration

1963 Dodge Information;
.445 Intake / .445 Exhaust
294* Duration
55* Overlap

'Police Special' '383'
.430 Intake / .430 Exhaust
268* Duration

Chrysler Information on the #284 Camshaft
.484 Intake / .484 Exhaust
284* Duration

Lunati (383/343 HP Factory Replacement)
.445 Intake / .445 Exhaust
284* Duration
110* Center-Line

[Barnstorm]

Dick Maxwell wanted to approve the Stage 1 300deg cam but testing found it killed low end torque in a 383.

[Bob Rice]

Burkitt's wagon and a couple of local guys, Larry Whitley and Bill Fodrie.
Bob R

[Paul Ceasrine]

The 'NHRA Legal' Dual-quad, cast iron intake manifold...

Casting #1827899,,,,,,,

1 7/16" Primary bore / 1 9/16" Secondary bore

[Hemi Moose]

Here's a story on a couple of 1962 383/343 Dodge's called "Mr. Buttons"... take a look.

http://tojo51.tripod.com/mrb.html

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[Paul Ceasrine]

1962 Production Numbers;

1962 Dodge Polara 500

2-Door Hardtop,,,,,,,,,6973

Convertible,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2077

4-Door Hardtop,,,,,,,,,,3218

Total Production; 12,268

Note: September 28, 1961; Dodge introduces the Dodge Polara 500 to the public.

Note: Dodge press release, 'A New Lean Breed of Dodge',,,'smaller, lighter and more rationale'.

Note: Marketing line, 'Why should todays buyer not have luxury and performance,,,,,,the Dodge Polara offers both,,,,,,,a car with luxurious appointments and top-notch performance'.

Note: November 5, 1961; Dodge announces it will add a 4-Door Hardtop to the Polara 500 2-Door Hardtop and Convertible line.

Note; Mid-December 1961, 4-Door Hardtops are available.

Note: All Polara 500's came equipped with the 361/305 HP as the standard engine.

Note: Standard equipment included; bucket seats, special interior trim, padded instrument panel and special exterior trim.

Note: Standard equipment included; dual exhausts and up-graded suspension.

Note: Standard equipment, included an 8 3/4" rear with 3.23 gears.

Note: Standard equipment tires; 7.00 x 14". Optional tires; 7.50 x 14".

Note: The Torque-Flite automatic transmission was a $211 option.

Note: The 'Sure-Grip' differental, was a $49.70 option.

Note: A base 1962 Dodge Dart cost $2241, while the Polara 500 base sticker price was $3019.

Note: The Polara 500 'convertible', base price $3263.

Note: December 1961, the 413/385 HP (In-line Dual carbed intake) engine is an available option. Cost $195

Note: February 1962, Dodge introduces the 413 Max-Wedge 'Ramcharger' engine at the Chicago Auto Show.

Note: March 1962, Dodge announces a 'police pursuit package' is available, which includes 11" drum brakes (standard was 10" x 2 1/2"),
a special handling package, 7.50 x 14" tires, 14" x 5.5" rims, and a 'special performance version' of the 383 'S-38 Code' engine.

Note: May 1962, the 413 Max-Wedge 'Ramcharger' engine becomes available, and is offered in '2' versions. 413/410 HP and 413/420 HP.

Note: Max-Wedge 'Ramcharger' engine option cost; 413/410 HP, $374.40

Note: Max-Wedge 'Ramcharger' engine option cost; 413/420 HP, $400.00
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1962 Dodge Model #440 3-Seat/9-Passenger Station Wagon

Total Production; 3708

Note: Standard engine in the #440 Station Wagon was a 318/230 HP 2-Barrel.

Note: Approximate cost of car; $3100

Note: The 361/265 HP 2-Barrel and 361/305 HP 4-Barrel engines were options.

[Paul Ceasrine]

Rick,

February 1962
Chicago Auto Show

Dealership Sales Managers reaction;
'unsusual looking',,,,,,'odd',,,,,,'weird',,,,,,'ugly',,,,,, 'we can't sell this'

'Thank God it goes fast, so people don't have to look at it and suffer'

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Rick,

February 1962
Chicago Auto Show

In the background it says "see it here Dodge Turbo Dart."

WHAT was that about?

[Paul Ceasrine]

Charlie A,,,,

Great eyes,,,,,,,,,,,,,they are not deceiving you,,,,,,,,,,,

In January 1962, Chrysler had developed a Turbine Car,,,,,,,
The 1962 Dodge Dart Turbo,,,,

A standard 62' Dodge Dart that was modified, and equipped with a
diesel fuel powered 'Turbine Engine',,,,,,,



A good read,,,,,,

'Chryslers Turbine Car,,,,,The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Coolest Creation'
by Steve Lehto,,,,Foreward by Jay Leno

[Charlie A]

Am I the only one that thought they stole a Thunderbird, turned it backwards on the frame and put a turbine engine in it?


http://www.google.com/imgres?q=chrys...t:429,r:7,s:10










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