You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

[Lee Stewart]

[Lee Stewart]

The moniker "RAMCHARGER" that Dodge used for the Super Stock Max Wedge 413 and 426 was the combination of two words: RAM for the induction system, commonly called a Cross Ram Induction (each 4bbl feeds the opposite side of the engine) as shown below though it did originate on the 1960 D500 Ram induction using the 30" long runners on each side with the 4 bbl carbs literally at the fenders edge.

The other term CHARGER is short for SUPERCHARGER which is what happens when using this type of setup. The fuel is literally "rammed" into the combustion chambers at a higher rate of volume than say twin 4 bbl carbs inline once the engine reaches the rpm point that the manifold has has been "tuned" for, in this case about 5800 RPM which was perfect for Drag Racing.

This induction system worked so well that it topped the 1964, 1965 and 1968 Race HEMI

[Lee Stewart]

Did you know . . .

The 1964 and 1965 editions of the 426 HEMI have a unique valve cover and gasket. These items are designed to fit the unique 1964 and 1965 cylinder heads and do not interchange with the far more prevalent 1966-up HEMI engines




You ask why? The answer is ............. Power Steering. Engineers figured that many people would want it on their 426 Street Hemi. It was decided that it was cheaper to recast the drivers side head to indent it in the front to make room for the power steering pump then it was to redesign the pump itself. You can see the indent on this 1966 HEMI

[Lee Stewart]

The 1964 and 1965 Race Hemi Dodges used a 90 lb truck battery mounted at the rear of the trunk to aid in acceleration. This differed from the regular 50 lb battery mounted over the right rear wheel on the 1962 and 1963 Max Wedge cars.

[Lee Stewart]

The 1970 Chrysler 340 Trans Am engine block was drilled for 4 bolt mains, but it only came with 2 bolt mains. Those that raced in the the SCCA Trans Am changed the main caps when building their engines. Chrysler figured it wasn't necessary for street use.

[earntaz]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Looks like my old Deuce ... except for the mags ...

[earntaz]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

They are called "fender peak" moldings and supposedly were standard on the 1969 442. I see no RPO for them:

http://www.ultra-high-compression.co...slistpage.html

Got CRS Lee -- went back and looked at some old pics of my 442 ... the chrome is there ... UGH!!!

[Lee Stewart]

1967 was the last year you could order a Hemi and 14" chrome road wheels. Beginning in 1968 the Hemi came standard with 15" wheels so the option was no longer available.

[67 442]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

If you look at the W32 under "mandatory options" they list "Fiberglas belted tires P-81." I can't find a description for RPO P81:





http://automotivemileposts.com/oldsmobile/rpocodes.html

Not here either:



http://www.ultra-high-compression.co...slistpage.html

Anyone know what it is? Maybe fiberglass belted red-line tires? Seems to be unique to the 1969 W32 442.

In my Inspectors Guide it is the red stripe tire used on the 442.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by earntaz

Got CRS Lee -- went back and looked at some old pics of my 442 ... the chrome is there ... UGH!!!

So what happened? Did you restore the car and not put them on? The front fenders (NOS) should have the mounting holes (AFAIK) if they are specifically for the 442 (and I believe the Cutlass S)