Rodger, is there any reason a set of cross rams won't fit a 440. If they
fit will they 'work' correctly given the larger displacement? (I'm thinking
yes since they were on 350-426ci)
KerryP
Patch panels fabricated
Pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx
dte.net/57imperial
Imperials -- 50 Limo, 57 roadster, 61's, 62, 68 Convert, 73, a 66 300 and a
bunch of lesser marques
----- Original Message -----
From: <FltSgt@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: IML: cross ram inlet and full gasket set
> Keith and others;
>
> The cross ram manifold and carb'd assy was only on the wedge engine family
(
> ...350 / 361 / 383 / 413 and 426's ... ). Of these engines only the 413 was
> chosen to power the Imperials. I did not include the 440 since it was never
> offered from the factory with dual 4 bbl carbs.
>
> The late model Chrysler 331 ( 300 hp ), 354 ( 340 & 355 hp ) and 392's ( 375
> & 380 hp ) could be purchased from the factory with a dual in-line four bbl'd
> carb assy. With either a direct special order or a later dealer prep'd
> request it was possible for an Imperial owner to have the higher optioned
>engine
> under the hood. This higher horse powered engine was commonly known as the
>"300
> engine".
>
> The '56 341 ( 320 hp ) and '57 345 ( 345 hp ) De Soto engine's also had a
> in-line 4 bbl'd manifold option. I included the De Soto info 'cause they
>look
> like the Chrysler / Imperial V8 and they will bolt up to the same
>transmission.
> The standard '56 De Soto engine was 330 cubes. The 2 bbl version had 230 hp
> while the 4 bbl was 255 hp. Food of thought if you are hurting for a '54 to
> 56 Chrysler 331. And they are lighter.
>
> Rodger & Gabby
> Colo Spgs
>
> '47 De Soto Custom w/passenger door mounted swamp cooler
> '63 Le Baron w/ std A/C
> '66 Le Baron w/dual A/C
>
>
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