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Mopar 340 Vs. 360: Which Is The Better Engine?

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The Mopar 340 has its origins with the earlier 318 V8 engine within the LA household. This was already a reasonably good engine, however Mopar wished to make a excessive efficiency model of it. To do that, the corporate took the three.906 bore of the 318 and elevated it to 4.04 inches, however the designers didn’t alter the stroke in any respect, permitting for a larger engine displacement. Mopar additionally understood that there could be a heavier burden positioned on the engine as a result of its efficiency capabilities, so it changed the forged iron crankshaft with a metal one.

The consequence was a relatively spectacular engine that might generate as much as 275 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque — or at the very least that’s what was marketed, as Hot Rod noticed these numbers enhance to 320 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque. These outcomes made the engine fairly a pleasant selection for road racers or anybody wanting a light-weight, highly effective automobile. 

You would discover the 340 V8 in a number of of the muscle and pony vehicles after its introduction in 1968, together with the Dodge Charger and Plymouth Road Runner; and two years later, Mopar would put out a Six Pack model of the 340, which was unique to the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda. As was the case with so many excessive efficiency V8 engines of the time, it grew to become considerably hampered by the emissions laws and oil embargo through the Nineteen Seventies, seeing it section out of manufacturing relatively rapidly. However, this has made it fairly the product on the resale market that you’ll definitely be paying a number of thousand {dollars} to get.

[Featured image by Bidgee via Wikimedia Commons | Cropped and scaled | CC BY-SA 2.5 AU]

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The Biggest Differences Between 392 And 5.7 HEMI Engines

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Both engines are big Mopar V8s, and each share numerous purposes. However, the engines are fairly totally different from each other. From the outset, the 5.7-liter HEMI is considerably smaller than the 392 (6.4-liter) V8, and sometimes makes much less energy. The previous adage “there’s no replacement for displacement” applies right here. Next, you must take a look at the applying of every engine. While each HEMIs are comparatively giant V8s which might be definitely able to placing out lots of energy, the 392 is decidedly made for increased efficiency purposes. 

As such, the 392 is barely obtainable on Ram 2500 vehicles, SRT Dodges, and a scant few Jeep Wranglers. Those are hardly run of the mill autos. The 392 cubic inch displacement is, in itself, a reference to the 1957 Chrysler 300C, which additionally housed a 392 V8. While not a weak engine by any means, the 5.7 HEMI has a extra humble use case. It’s the bottom engine for increased trim Durango fashions, and obtainable as an possibility on practically each trim of Ram 1500 truck. It’s a workhorse that occurs to be lots of enjoyable. 

The 392 is so much larger and extra highly effective than the 5.7-liter HEMI. However, if road cred is your aim, both engine will work — the HEMI badge speaks for itself. 

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Teaser Trail to Easter Jeep® Safari 2024

The Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar design workforce returns to the 58th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, 23-31 March, 2024.

Two new, one-of-a-kind, rock-crawling, terrain-traversing idea automobiles will take four-wheeling to the subsequent degree. Some of the hardest trails on the earth will show why there’s nothing fairly like Jeep 4×4 functionality.
 
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Mopar is the worldwide identify for Stellantis real elements and genuine equipment.

A easy mixture of the phrases MOtor and PARts, Mopar presents distinctive service, elements and customer-care. Born in 1937 because the identify of a line of antifreeze merchandise, Mopar has developed over greater than 85 years to characterize each full car care and genuine efficiency for house owners and fans worldwide.

Mopar made its mark within the Sixties through the muscle-car period with efficiency elements to reinforce pace and dealing with for each on-road and racing use. Later, Mopar  expanded to incorporate technical service and buyer help, and right this moment integrates service, elements and customer-care operations to be able to improve buyer and vendor help worldwide.

More info is obtainable at www.mopar.com.
 

ENDS 

Contacts 

Krystyna Perry, Head of PR, Jeep UK

krystyna.perry@stellantis.com  

07710 062783 

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This Mopar Graveyard Is Where Hemi Muscle Cars Go To Die

This video could be powerful for Mopar fans or followers of basic muscle vehicles. It’s not all doom and gloom, nevertheless. These rusted, burnt-out Dodges and Plymouths have been acquired in the previous couple of years by house owners who hope to do one thing with them… sometime. Until that day comes, there are a minimum of six Hemi-powered vehicles marooned on this menagerie of muscle. Considering these classics could possibly be value six figures totally restored, that is a whole lot of potential money simply rotting away.

The location is properly saved undisclosed on this video from Auto Archeology. Otherwise, we suspect various people would descend on the gathering, practically all of that are saved open air. In whole, we’re over a dozen vehicles from the glory days of Mopar muscle, together with Dodges, Plymouths, and a single Chrysler. From the General Motors camp we additionally see two 1965 Pontiac GTOs, and there is a single C2 Chevrolet Corvette perched on the again of a wrecker. Presumably it is being rescued, however that is not why you clicked this submit.

You need to learn about all of the Hemi vehicles, and there are just a few. The video takes us to a 1968 Dodge Coronet RT that, per its VIN, had a legit 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8 from the manufacturing unit. We say had as a result of the engine is presently not underneath the hood, and that is the identical story for lots of the vehicles featured right here. Among them is a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that is additionally lacking the hood and grille, and a 1970 Road Runner that really appears fairly good total. Per the VINs, all have been outfitted with Hemi engines.

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Mopar Hemi Graveyard
1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi

And then we come to the barn. Tucked inside with lacking physique panels is a 1970 Hemi Cuda, and it is mentioned to be an unique Hemi automobile. It’s parked subsequent to a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 426 Hemi hood, although the video says it did not come from the manufacturing unit that approach. Still, these are two supremely fascinating automobiles within the basic muscle automobile world. Last yr, Broad Arrow Auctions sold a Hemi Cuda for nearly $300,000. And here is one in a barn, bathed in grime with many elements – together with the engine – nowhere to be seen. Ouch.

1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi

At least it wasn’t in a fireplace. Earlier within the video we see a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner trying principally like a shell. That’s as a result of it burned up in some unspecified time in the future, inflicting important injury to the inside and fiberglass hood. It’s not a Hemi automobile, but it surely’s nonetheless a gem with a 440 cubic-inch “six-pack” V8 from the manufacturing unit that seems to nonetheless be there. Believe it or not, this automobile is slated not for elements however a full restoration. Mopar muscle fans are nothing if not decided.

Here’s hoping a follow-up video comes later exhibiting the eventual destiny of those vehicles. But the clock is ticking. Can any of them be saved in time?

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Dodge Challenger V6 Owner Prefers Seats over V8 Scat Pack

The Dodge Challenger is a popular car known for its nostalgic appearance and range of drivetrains and trim packages that cater to muscle car enthusiasts. While the V8 Challengers receive the most attention, the V6 models should not be underestimated. In fact, for everyday use, the V6 with all-wheel drive could be the ideal choice.

Consider the 2021 Dodge Challenger SXT owned by Jared from the YouTube channel Guys Talking Cars. This particular model boasts the looks of a V8 car and emanates a powerful sound with its aftermarket cat-back exhaust. Jared customized the car with the Blacktop and Plus packages, which include 20-inch wheels, fog lights, blacked-out trim, and a luxurious interior featuring Nappa leather.


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2023 Dodge Challenger, Charger Get Mopar Special Editions For One Last Time

Mopar, the in-house upgrades division for Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles, has announced special edition models for the 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger. This is a bittersweet moment as it will mark the end of these iconic vehicles. The special edition models, called the Mopar 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger, are based on the R/T Scat Pack Widebody trim and come with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine. The upgrades are mainly aesthetic, with no changes to the engine’s standard output of 485 horsepower.

2023 Dodge Charger And Challenger Mopar Special Edition

The Challenger comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission, and an eight-speed automatic transmission is optional. The Charger, on the other hand, is only available with an automatic transmission. Both vehicles feature the Widebody competition suspension with six-piston Brembo brakes in the front and four-piston brakes at the rear. The calipers of the special edition models are coated in blue, unlike the typical black calipers found on standard Dodge models. These special editions also come with 20-inch wheels and widebody fenders.

In terms of design, both the Charger and Challenger special editions feature a thick matte black stripe with blue accents along the edges. The grille has a bespoke Mopar badge with blue detailing, and the rear of the vehicles sports an exclusive carbon fiber spoiler. Inside, there are Mopar-branded floormats and instrument panels, with the latter showcasing a unique serial number. To further distinguish these special editions, they come with trunk mats and bright door sills.

Production of these special edition models will be limited to a total of 440 units, with 220 units of each model. Out of these, 200 units will be available for buyers in the United States, and 20 units will be allocated for Canada. The color options for these models are restricted to black.

The Mopar Special Edition package adds $3,995 to the price of the 2023 Charger and Challenger Scat Pack Widebody. The starting price for the 2023 Challenger is $55,855, including destination charges. The Charger Scat Pack Widebody starts at $57,920. Production will begin in September, and deliveries are expected to start in October. The current generation Dodge Charger and Challenger will cease production in December.