The 383/343 'puzzle' is coming together,,,,,,,,
Origially called the 'Pursuit 8', then the 'Police Special 383',,,,,,,
In 1962, available in the
1962 Dodge Dart #440 Models of;
* 2-Door Hardtop
* 4-Door Sedan
* 4-Door Sedan (2-Seat Suburban)
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The
'original' 'Police Special 383' engine was a;
10.0- 1 Compression-ratio
.430 Lift / 268* Duration Camshaft
Hydraulic Lifters
Closed Chamber Cylinder-heads (73.5 cc) (Casting #2206924)
2.08 Intake / 1.60 Exhaust
Single 4-Barrel Intake
Carter AFB Carburetor (575 CFM; 1 7/16" x 1 9/16") (Special-tuned)
Dual-exhaust
Dual-point Distributor
8 3/4 Rear-axle
3.23 Sure-Grip Posi-rear
Heavy-Duty Suspension Package (Springs, Shocks and Torsion-bars)
7.50 x 14" Tires
14" x 5.5" Rims
Heavy-Duty Brakes (11" x 3" Front, 11" x 2 1/2" Rear)
Brake Drums (Finned for cooling / Flanged for strength)
Transmissions;
Torque-Flite w/High-speed governor
Manual 3-Speed, w/Floor shifter and 10 1/2" clutch
