1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

A 'one-time/one-year engine combination' for the 1962 Mopars,,,

It was an 'early-Mopar Racing Engine' developed at the end of 1962
for the Dodge Polara 500,,,,
specifically targeted for the 1963 NHRA Racing Season and 'New' Stock Class classifications,,,,,,,,'B/SA'.

The 383/343 HP 'Stocker Special'

A dominant combination for Stock Class,,,from 1963 and on,,,,

1963/1964/1965,,,,,,,,,,,,B/SA in the Sedans (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)
1963/1964/1965,,,,,,,,,,,,B/SA in the Wagons

1966,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,C/SA in the Sedans (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)
1966,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,C/SA in the Wagons

1967,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,B/SA in the Sedans (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)
1967,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,B/SA in the Wagons

1968,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,D/SA in the Sedans (9.50 - 9.99 Wt/Hp)
1968,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,F/SA in the Wagons (10.50 - 10.99 Wt/Hp)

1969,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,E/SA in the Sedans (9.50 - 9.99 Wt/Hp)
1969,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,G/SA in the Wagons (10.50 - 10.99 Wt/Hp)

1970/1971,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,F/SA in the Sedans (9.50 - 9.99 Wt/Hp)
1970/1971,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,H/SA in the Wagons (10.50 - 10.99 Wt/Hp)

1972 and up,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SS/HA in the Sedans (9.50 - 9.99 Wt/Hp)
1972 and up,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SS/JA in the Wagons (10.50 - 10.99 Wt/Hp)

Note: Once the NHRA opened up the Stock Division with Weight-to-Horsepower changes for 1968, the
1962 Dodge Model #440 3-Seat/9-Passenger Station Wagon was the desired car for (10.50 - 10.99 Wt/Hp).
A dominant car for NHRA Stock Class, 1968 thru 1971.

Note: From 1962 thru 1967, the Dodge Station Wagon was on the wrong end of the Weight-to-Horsepower factor, as it
was in the same class with the lighter (some #300 lbs.) Plymouth Sport Fury and Dodge Polara 500.

Note: For Drag Racing purposes, the Dodge Station Wagon with the 383/343 HP combination was not the desired
race car at the track from 1962 thru 1967, as it was classed in the same Weight-to-Horsepower factor as the
Plymouth Sport Fury and Dodge Polara 500 2-Door Sedans, both of which were #300 lbs. lighter than the
Station Wagon.

Note: The NHRA has since re-factored the 383/343 HP to 320 Horsepower..

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

The 1962 Plymouth 'Sport Fury'

With a car weight of #3271 lbs. and 343 Horsepower
had a near perfect 9.54 Wt./Hp. factor.

See;
Dave Kempton,,,,,,"SHAKER",,,,(1966 C/SA,,,National Record Holder,,,12.97 @ 108.57 MPH as of June 1966)
Doug Kahl,,,,,,,,,,,,,,'Lansing Automotive'
Callahan & Sulc (Frank Iaconio),,,,'THE VILLAIN'

or

The 1962 Dodge Polara 500

With a car weight of #3313 lbs, and 343 Horsepower
had a nice 9.66 Wt./Hp. factor

See;
Rick Johnson,,,,,'C/Stock Automatic'

or

The 1962 Dodge Model #440 3-Seat/9-Passenger Station Wagon

With a car weight of #3608 lbs. and 343 Horsepower
had a perfect 10.51 Wt/Hp. factor.

See;
Bob Burkitt,,,,,,,,'BEHEMOTH'
Joe Kenney,,,,,,,'TRICK TANK'
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A 'crying shame' that Mopar didn't continue that 383/343 HP 'In-line Dual-quad' after 1962.
Many more 63', 64' and 65' Plymouth and Dodge cars were out there,,,,as well as better styled cars.

It was clearly a better performer in class than the 426-S 'Street Wedge' of 1964 and 1965.

Maybe even brought it back for 1968, in the 383 Road Runners and 383 Super Bee's, as a 'special order option'.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Rick Johnson in Super stock trim.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Was this the same Rick Johnson that raced a pair of '68 Hemi Barracuda and '64 Hemi Dodge 330 Super Stockers.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Early 'performance tests' of the 383/343 Hp engine in the 1962 Dodge Polara 500 cannot be found

383/343 HP
343 Horsepower @ 5200 RPM's
425 Foot-Pounds of Torque @ 3600 RPM's


Other engines available in the 1962 Dodge 'Polara 500'.

361/305 HP
305 Horsepower @ 4800 RPM's
395 Foot-Pounds of Torque @ 3000 RPM's

383/330 HP
330 Horsepower @ 4600 RPM's
425 Foot-Pounds of Torque @ 2800 RPM's

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Yes...currently runs the 64 car and still owns the SS/AH cuda.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Bobby McIntyre drove a 383 Dodge and beat several 409 Chevy's, 421 Pontiac's & 427 Fords and set A stock records at these tracks.
- Mooresville North Carolina, 109 @ 13.33 et
- Blaney South Carolina, 108.56 @ 13.30 et
- Blaney South Carolina, 109.75 @ 13.13 et
- Farmington North Carolina, 108.23 @ 13.28 et
- Farmington North Carolina, 109.09 @ 13.20 et

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Appears to be the car formerly raced around my area by Callahan and Sulc.

They won Stock at the first Gatornationals with it...1970 I think it was...

Frank Iaconio drove it for a while and even tried it with a stick.....a 3 speed was the only trans that was legal....It did not work too well with the 3 speed....

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Just To Name A Few Who Won With This Combination;

First Off

Dave Kempton, 1962 Sport Fury 383/343 HP

1966
* C/SA,,,,,,,,,,,,Ties National Record,,(12.97) (August 1966)
* C/SA,,,,,,,,,,,,Class Winner (Indy Nationals)
* Junior Stock Eliminator Champion (Indy Nationals)

1967
* SS/EA,,,,,,,,Class Winner (Winternationals)

1968
* C/SA,,,,,,,,,Class Winner (Winternationals) (w/1962 Belvedere 383/343 HP)

Great article about Dave Kempton and the 62' Dodge "SHAKER" car in High Performance Cars Magazine (I believe it was April 1967)

Note:
Don't be confused, Dave Kempton ran the 62' Sport Fury with a 361/305 HP combination from 1963 thru 1965 (in C/SA Class), and also ran
that combination at the 66' Winternationals (but in the new D/SA class)

He won D/SA Class at the 1966 Winternationals with a 13.52 @ 102.73 MPH.

For the rest of 1966 (Springnationals and Indy Nationals) he ran the
383/343 combination in C/SA.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Darrell Davis, Div. 2 Tech Director and more recently Chrysler exec, ran a 383/343 wagon in the late sixties that was really fast. He could run far under the record, at will.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

We've toyed with idea of running one in SS. With an intake and some heads.....:eek:

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Joe Kenney
Hopewell Junction, New York

'The Trick Tank'

1962 Dodge Model 440, 3-Seat/9-Passenger Station Wagon
383/343 HP

* Set '7' National Records with this car.......

1969
* G/SA,,,,,,,National Record Holder
* Top 5 Points Leader 'NED 1'
* G/SA Class Winner,,,'First Annual' Eastern Canada Can-Am Championship
* Stock Eliminator Champion,,,,'First Annual' Eastern Canada Can-Am Championship

1970
* H/SA,,,,,,National Record Holder,,,,,, (110.99 MPH)
* Top 10 Points Leader 'NED 1'
* Stock Eliminator Champion,,,'NED 1' Stockers Bonanza (Dover Drag Strip)
* H/SA Class Winner,,,,,,Indy Nationals
* Stock Eliminator Semi-Finalist,,,,,Indy Nationals
* SuperNationals,,,H/SA Representative (Semi-Finals of Stock Eliminator)

1971
* H/SA Class Winner,,,,,Summernationals
* Third-Round Stock Eliminator,,,,,Summernationals

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

We know Jimi Vignogna owns the Behemoth but where is the Trick Tank today?

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

1970 Photo

Dover Drag Strip

Big Stockers Meet in 1970,,,

"NED 1 Stockers Bonanza'

A ton of New Jersey Racers headed up to New York to participate in this Big Money Event.
64 of the top Northeast Stockers attended.

Championship Run,
"Banana 1", 1957 Chevy Model #150, 283/250 HP (Class M/SA),,,,,Frank Iaconio
versus
"The Trick Tank", 1962 Dodge Model #440 Station Wagon, 383/343 HP (Class H/SA),,,,Joe Kenney

National Records at the time;
M/SA = 13.50
H/SA = 12.55

http://www.doverdragstrip.com/phpBB3...le.php?id=8298

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Dave,

The 383/343 HP engine was an 'early-Chrysler Race Motor', developed in late-1962,,,,,,,for the Dodge Polara 500.

It could not be ordered as an engine option in the 1962 Dodge.

It was strictly an 'over the counter' performance parts bolt-on application,
to be fitted on the 383/330 HP engine.

A few (not many) of the 1962 Dodge Polara's and 1962 Station Wagons were equipped with the 'special order' 383/330 HP 4-Barrel engine,,,,,,
also known as the 'police pusuit package'.

Included were;
* Camshaft ((Mechanical),,,(Lift .445 Intake / .445 Exhaust,,,,, Duration 294*,,,,,, Overlap 55*)
* Solid Lifters
* Adjustable Rocker-Arms, w/special locking-nuts
* High-Strength Steel Pushrods
* Chrysler 300-J Cylinder-heads (Casting #2402557) (Closed chamber 66.5 cc, with 2.08 Intake valves and 1.74 Exhaust valves)
* High-Rate Valve-Springs w/damper (100 lbs. w/valve closed,,,,,,199 lbs. w/valve open)
* High-Strength Valve Spring Retainers
* In-line Dual-Quad Cast Iron Intake Manifold
* Twin Carter AFB carburetors (500 CFM) (1 7/16" x 1 9/16")
* Special High-pressure 3-valve fuel pump
* Dual-point distributor
* Special Long-branch exhaust manifolds

Note: In May 1966, the NHRA approved the 383/343 HP engine combination for the Plymouth 'Sport Fury' and Station Wagon.

Note: In 1967, the NHRA permitted the use of the 1967 440/375 HP (#2780915) 'Hi-Po' cylinder heads on this engine.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

The earliest 383/343 example I can remember in Division 7 was a '62 Dodge driven by Jim Johnson (not THE Jimmie Johnson) of Hermosa Beach, California and later by Joe Ross. I recall that it was run regularly in 1963 and was a record holder in 1964 (see attachment). I believe that it was a Polara 2 dr. hardtop and I'm sure that it had bucket seats.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Chuck,

The mid-year (1962 1/2') 383/343 HP in the Dodge Polara 500
and/or Plymouth Sport Fury combination knocked off another Mopar
for B/SA in 1963.

In early-1963, the 'Hot Combination' for B/SA was the 1961 Plymouth Fury 'Hardtop Coupe' with the
'Optional Dodge Engine' (413/375 HP 'Cast iron In-line Dual-carbed engine).

But by mid-year 1963, the secret was out, and the 'lighter' 383/343 HP cars were out-running the 'bulky' 1961 Plymouth's.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Paul,

Was the 413 with the two inline fours ever a viable combo or raced by anyone?

JimR

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Didn't Don Garlit's run a 62 Dodge with a 383 motor with inline carbs on it or was that a 413 with inline carbs, I'm not sure.

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Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Dob Garlits????? I'm glad I'm not the only one who suffers from "Fat Finger" syndrome!
Danny Durham

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

oops...curious but did you check you pm's Gearhead because I didn't here anything back from you last week. :confused:

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Jim,

When the NHRA changed the Stock Class Rules for 1963,,,,,,
expanding the classes,,,,,,,,,,,

Some of the early-1963 'Top Runners' for B/SA (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)
were the 1961 Plymouth Fury 'Hardtop Coupe' cars.

With the 'heavy' Torque-Flite casing, the cars weighed in at #3579 lbs.
And the 'optional' 413/375 HP engine was a perfect fit (9.54 Wt/Hp)
for the B/SA Class.

With 10.0 - 1 compression, solid lifter camshaft, Closed-chamber cylinder heads with 2.08 Intake / 1.60 Exhaust, Dual-point distributor, (#1854817) Cast iron In-line Dual-carbed intake with twin Carter AFB's (400 CFM).

They could run 13.50's,,,,,,,,,,

In 1963, not too many racers were running the newer 1962 and 1963 Mopar cars in the B/SA Class.

Seems like in early-1963, there was a 'small abundance' of 1961 Plymouth Fury's floating around (2-year old car).

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Chuck,

The 1962 Polara 500 383/343 HP combination started showing up in mid-1963.

Jim Johnson won B/SA class at the 1963 Indy Nationals,,,with the 1962 Polara 500,
13.39 @ 105.01 MPH.

In early-1963, the 1961 Plymouth 413/375 HP cars were running 13.40's, and had
a hold on B/SA.

After the 1963 Indy Nationals, Jim Johnson lowered the B/SA National Record to 13.07 @ 108.18.
He was running as quick as the A/SA cars in 1963.

After 1963, the 1961 Plymouth Fury (Hardtop Coupe's) with the 413/375 HP were no longer a
threat in B/SA at Major Events.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

One of my favorite Mopar combinations and happy to see the Jerry Bennett / George Widuch team have success with their beautiful '62 Savoy.
I hope to see more cars with it for 2012 and I also believe it would be a great combo for SS/GT.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Jim Johnson/Joe Ross sold the car to Rick Johnson who raced it for several years setting the National Record before selling it to Kenney in 1967.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

You wont have to wait long in that case.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Bryan,,

1963 NHRA Class List for 9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp.

B/Stock Automatic
1961 Plymouth Fury 'Hardtop Coupe',,,413/375 HP 'Dual-Quad'
1962 Dodge Polara 500,,, 383/343 HP 'Dual-Quad'
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 (2-Door Sedan),,,427/410 HP

B/Stock
1962 Ford Galaxie (2-Door Sedan),,, 406/385 HP
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 (2-Door Sedan),,, 406/405 HP 'Tri-Power'
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 (Hardtop),,,427/410 HP
1962 Chevrolet Impala 'Sport Coupe',,,409/380 HP

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

HM,,, I've got to admit,,I haven't checked the PMs for a while,, since I seldom get them, but after seeing what you sent, I've got to go back and study it again, so that I can get in on the fun here. It'll be a slow process,,,bare with me and thanks for the info.
Danny Durham

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

In an article with a Mopar magazine Garlits told of getting a '62 Dodge Max wedge from the Dodge dealer, driving from Fl. to TX in it and winning the Stock Eliminator then driving it home to FL where his wife drove the car for a time.

I have only seen one '62 Dodge with the 413 and inline 4bbl's. It was at a Mopar car show at Atlanta and was fully restored and owned and restored by an Air Force Staff Sergeant. It ran 14.30's all day long and shut down a '67 hemi car 3 out of 3 times.

JimR

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

1967 Indy Nationals,,,,

B/SA Class Winner,,,(9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)
Danny Edwards (Columbus, Ohio)
1962 Dodge Polara 500 (383/343 HP)

12.72 @ 102.63 MPH (on the brakes)

The list of B/SA cars at Indy 1967;

1962 Plymouth Sport Fury (383/343 HP)
1967 Plymouth GTX (440/375 HP)
1967 Dodge R/T (440/375 HP)
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD (427/410 HP)
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 (427/410 HP)
1967 Ford Mustang GT (390/320 HP)
1966 Mercury Cyclone GT (390/335 HP)
1967 Camaro SS396 (396/325 HP)
1967 Chevelle SS396 (396/350 HP)
1967 Chevrolet Impala SS427 (427/385 HP)
1967 Olds 4-4-2 (400/360 HP)
1967 Pontiac GTO (400/360 HP)

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Dave Kempton,,,,,,,,,,
1962 Plymouth 'Sport Fury'
383/343 HP
C/SA

Indy Nationals 1966

Stock Eliminator Championship

http://66.154.66.47/forum/attachment...1&d=1292183713

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Here's a couple old shots of the Callahan & Sulc 62 Plymouth, "Villain" driven by Frank Iaconio...also see the 343 hp on the fender.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...26-ply1-vi.jpg
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...aniacionio.jpg

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

The 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 'Hardtops' (427/410 HP)
knocked the 62' Mopar 383/343 HP cars off the B/SA 'Throne' in 1965...

1965 Winternationals
B/SA Class Winner;
Alan Buckmaster,
64' Ford Galaxie 500
13.22 @ 106.25 MPH

1965 Indy Nationals
B/SA Class Winner
'Fastbacks Club of Dearborn, Michigan'
64' Ford Galaxie 500
13.06 @ 109.35 MPH

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Forgive me if I am wrong but I am about certain Dave Kempton won in 1966 with a 305 hp 361 in C/SA.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Paul,,

Dave Kempton ran the 361/305 HP combination in 1963/1964/1965.

Yes, in C/SA (10.60 - 11.29 Wt/Hp).

In 1966, the NHRA re-classed the Stockers up one class,,,,

The 361/305 HP (Sedans) ran in D/SA in 1966.

The 383/343 HP (Sedans) which were previously classed in
B/SA (1963 thru 1965) were then classed in C/SA.
Which Dave Kempton ran his Sport Fury in.

Dave also ran in SS/EA in 1967,,,
before going back to Stock Class in 1968 with a Belvedere 383/343 HP,
which ran in C/SA.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Surprised nobody has mentioned the Bennett/ Widuch '62 Plymouth 383/ 343 currently being run in D/SA. beautiful car that runs as good as it looks! Jim

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

World Champion...what year would this have been in.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...xe/kahlply.jpg

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Moose,

Doug Kahl ran the 361/305 HP combination in the 62' Sport Fury,
which was classed in C/SA 1963 thru 1965.

Doug Kahl was the World Champion in 1965 with the 361/305 HP, in C/SA Class.

Both Doug Kahl and Dave Kempton ran the same 361/305 HP C/SA combination in the 62' Sport Fury's up until the 1965.

They also ran the 361/305 combination at the 66' Winternationals, but in
the 'New' 1966 D/SA Class.

In 1966, right after the 66' Winternationals both Doug Kahl and Dave Kempton switched to the 383/343 HP Dual-quad combination, which
put the Sport Fury's in the 'New' 1966 C/SA Class.

Doug Kahl won the C/SA Class at the 1966 Springnationals with the 383/343 engine.

Dave Kempton ran this in 1966, with the 383/343 HP engine combination in C/SA,
and won the 1966 Indy Nationals.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...1&d=1268504770
A complete article is printed in High Performqance Cars Magazine May/June 1967.
In it, Dave discusses running in SS/EA in 1967, where the NHRA minimum was set at 13.03,,,
higher than the C/SA National Record (12.97) that he set in 1966.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Bennett is the fast guy but Logan Wernet and TJ Diekema in Div 5 have a pretty 62 Sport Fury that is killer in E/SA....been 10.60's.

Re: 1962 Mopar 383/343 HP 'Stocker'
 

Not to doubt you but I'm showing the best run this year for Logan Wernet as 10.900 at Earlville, and T.J. Diekema with a best of 10.948 at C-Falls NO.

Bennett has been 10.790 in E/SA and 10.565 in D/SA. Just sayin'. Jim

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