Re: 1962 413?

[Leslie Thrasher <redred1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,  I had a copy of the 1962 test article from Car Life but let it go
with the 62 Dart when I recently sold it.  The test car had a 3 speed on the
floor as I recall and the engine was rated at 385HP, just a scosch more than
the 300H engine, which this engine was identical to.   I don't think this
was a dealer installed option because the 300H engine was special.  I still
have a Chrysler Canada TSC explaining to dealers how to tune the thing.
Just my opinion, no documentation!!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Watson" <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 2:06 AM
Subject: Re: 1962 413?


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> The inline 2, 4-bbl 413 came out before the short ram intake dual 4-bbl
413
> Car Life magazine tested a Dart 330 2-door hardtop with such an engiine
for
> its March 1862 issue.   It listed a number of upgrades that were available
> to the engine - manifolds, camshafts, pistons, and stated,
>
> "Many of these items, however, must be installed by the dealer.  For
> testing, we felt the most appropriate combination would be the hottest one
> available directly from the factory.  This would be the 385-bhp engine,
> conventional 3-speed transmission and 4.10:1 axle."
>
> The article goes on to state "Ram manifolding is the only dealer-fitted
item
> which alters the advertised engine output."
>
> Remember, the 2, 4-bbl 413 was introduced early in the 1962 calendar year,
> so any materials published before that date, including part books, are not
> going to mention the engine.   The Ram Charger 413 with its 2, 4-bbl set
up
> with short ram manifold came a short time later.  The materials published
at
> introduction time (September, 1961) did not mention an engine bigger than
> the 361, including the service manual.
>
> Both 2, 4-bbl 413 engines had a 11.0:1 compression ratio, although a
13.5:1
> max performance ratio was available on the Ram Charger.  Plymouth called
its
> version of the Ram Charger the "413 Suiper Stock".
>
> Judging by the articles published on the B body cars with a 413 (Car Life
> and Motor Trend), the inline 2, 4-bbl setup came before the short ram
> manifold.   As to how many were built with the inline set up is another
> question.   There was at least one - the red hardtop Car Life magazine
> tested.
>
> More information is available on the short ram version.  Both Motor Trend
> and Car Life published tests on the car and Dodge published a "Salesmen's
> Facts" booklet on the engine.
>
> Bill
> Vancouver, BC
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lee Sumpter" <leesumpter@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 1:52 PM
> Subject: Re: 1962 413?
>
>
> > I know the inline 2x4 option on a 413 was available on the Chrysler
> > 300s that year, but never heard of it on a B Body.
> >
> > Lee Sumpter
> >
> > On 9/27/07, Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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