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Old 04-26-2010, 06:03 AM   #2
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Default Re: Musclecars That Should Have Been Made

Speaking of "fantasy combos," Dodge and Plymouth should've offered the (four barrel) 440 cu. in. Magnum and Super Commando in the plain jane Super Bee and Road Runner models, respectively, rather than in just the more expensive and heavier R/T and GTX models.

Dumb move on Chrysler's part as far as I'm concerned. But then again, that only effected the drag strip classes. Many a factory 383-powered B-body sooner or later received a 440 wedge in its li'l brother's former place on the street back during the supercar and street racing heyday of the 1960s and 1970s and beyond.

1964-1965 Dodge and Plymouth B-bodies with 426 HEMI 4-barrel (Nascar version).

1970 & 1971 T/A Challenger and AAR 'Cuda available with optional 440 Six Pack/Six Barrel and 426 HEMI options. Oh yeah....

1972-74 Challengers and 'Cudas w/big-block powerplants (a la 1970 & 71) and Challenger with R/T option continued instead of being replaced with "Rallye" (Challenger) name which just did not have the right "ring" to it.

1970-72 Plymouth Duster and Dodge Demon with 340, 383 & 440 Six Barrel (Six Pack) option.

And the ultimate 1970-72 A-body option: 426 HEMI engine w/aluminum heads + 1969 B-body-style lift-off fiberglass hood + Super Track Pak. Optional, for "off road use only": 426 HEMI w/magnesium cross ram manifold + 1968-style S/S lift-off hood w/scoop and Super Stock rear spring suspension + Dana 60 rear end.

M68

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