62 Plymouth

[mmissile]

Dealer installed, is not factory spec.

 

[biomedtechguy]

The 383ci was introduced in 1959 w 2x4bbls 345hp@ 5000rpm offered only in Dodges at that time, the High Block version 383ci was 4.03" bore & 3.75" stroke, they had 2 different versions, a "Low deck" like we are use to & the "high deck" version, they also had 1961 D-500 Ram Induction "Long Ram" in passenger cars only w/284-degree mechanical camshaft & "Short Ram" 10-1/2" runners only available by over the counter Mopar parts versions in late 1960-early 1961, the 383ci was available in 62 w/4bbl 305hp same HP as the 361ci at the time & late 1962 390hp Long Ram 2/4bbl & 340hp 413ci wedge then later the 370hp w/4bbl 426ci wedge in late 1962-early 1963... after that I think everyone knows the linage...

Holy cow Budnicks, you are a wellspring of Mopar knowledge! I certainly look forward to YOUR reply when I post a question here and some other parts of the BB. Here is a pic of a high horsepower long ram car at Mecum Kissimmee last week.

 

[Bbody540]

This car is a factory 383 2x4. The 2x4 is installed at the dealership.

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beautiful 62!

 

[glassman]

What class did a 62 plymouth run in AHRA in 1962? 383 343hp. I believe it was D/sa..or F/sa. Any help.. Thanks, Cleyon

Lets get back to the question. Was there an AHRA in 1962 ?

 

[Rick62]

well my 62 ply 361ci 305hp sport fury ran F/SA in 1967-68 they did not have 383ci

Somewhere I have a letter from the Chrysler Historical Society that says although the 383 was never advertised as available in 1962, it was available as a "special order". I'll hunt around to see if I can find the letter and post it.

 

[Sport Fury]

Lets get back to the question. Was there an AHRA in 1962 ?

The 62s with a 383/330hp ran B/S NHRA in 63/64. Not sure about AHRA.

 

[Ron H]

Even if the thread is old it's good info for the curious Mopar group. My '63 Fury has the poly 318 which I converted to a 4bbl and added a sure-grip. I was surprised to find my car having a motor date code of 10-64 though so had to wonder if it could have had another CI (bigger) motor in; yeah only wishful thinking I know. A guy having the same car with factory stick though w/ 383 later found out his was an original 426!

 

[Sport Fury]

What class did a 62 plymouth run in AHRA in 1962? 383 343hp. I believe it was D/sa..or F/sa. Any help.. Thanks, Cleyon

BS/A ?