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[[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]]'s '''B engine''' was a [[big-block]] [[V8]] which replaced the early [[Chrysler FirePower engine]] in 1958. It did not have hemispherical heads like the FirePower — rather it had wedge-shaped heads. All B-series engines have a {{convert|3.375|in|mm}} [[stroke]]. Chrysler also produced a larger version, the [[Chrysler RB engine]]. | [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]]'s '''B engine''' was a [[big-block]] [[V8]] which replaced the early [[Chrysler FirePower engine]] in 1958. It did not have hemispherical heads like the FirePower — rather it had wedge-shaped heads. All B-series engines have a {{convert|3.375|in|mm}} [[stroke]]. Chrysler also produced a larger version, the [[Chrysler RB engine]]. |
Latest revision as of 04:35, 4 February 2009
Chrysler's B engine was a big-block V8 which replaced the early Chrysler FirePower engine in 1958. It did not have hemispherical heads like the FirePower — rather it had wedge-shaped heads. All B-series engines have a 3.375 inches (85.7 mm) stroke. Chrysler also produced a larger version, the Chrysler RB engine.
Design features include 17 capscrews per cylinder head, a cylinder block that extends 3 inches (76 mm) below the crankshaft centerline, an intake manifold not exposed to crankcase oil on the underside, stamped-steel, shaft-mounted rocker arms (race versions used forged steel rockers), and a front-mounted oil pump driven by the camshaft.
The B engine started at 350 cu in (5.7 L) and 361 cu in (5.9 L), and a 383 cu in (6.3 L) version appeared the next year. Plymouth called its version of the early B Golden Commando. It produced 305 brake horsepower (227 kW). DeSoto's B engine was the Turboflash. It put out 295 brake horsepower (220 kW). Dodge's B was called the D-500 and produced 320 brake horsepower (240 kW).
350
The 350 cu in (5.7 L) B engine had a bore of 4.0625 inches (103.19 mm) and was only produced in 1958. It was used on the following cars:
- 1958 Chrysler Windsor
- 1958 Plymouth Fury
- 1958 Dodge Royal
- 1958 DeSoto
361
The 361 cu in (5.9 L) B engine was similar to the 350 except for a wider 4.125 inches (104.8 mm) bore. There was a multipoint electronic fuel-injected version in 1958 only. The Plymouth version was called the Commando, variants of which included the Golden Commando and SonoRamic Commando. It was used in the following vehicles:
- 1961-1964 Chrysler Newport
- 1958-1959, 1965-1966 Dodge Coronet
- 1966 Dodge Charger
- 1959-1966 Plymouth Belvedere
383
The 383 cu in (6.3 L) short-stroke B engine used a 4.25 inches (108 mm) bore and was introduced in 1959 for the 1960 model year. Over 3,000,000 B 383 engines were produced between 1959 and 1971.[citation needed] Dodge's version, the D500, had a cross-ram induction manifold and dual 4-barrel carburetors as options. In some Dodge applications, this engine was labelled as the Magnum, while the Plymouth's version was called the Golden Commando. The "Golden Commando" came with a special[vague] dual-point distributor, a drag-racing derivation.
The B 383 was found on the following vehicles:
- 1962-1965 Chrysler 300 base models
- 1961-1971 Chrysler Newport
- 1959-1971 Chrysler Town and Country
- 1962-1971 Plymouth Sport Fury
- 1966 Chrysler R/T police special in Canada
- 1965-1971 Dodge Monaco
- 1959, 1965-1971 Dodge Coronet
- 1966-1971 Dodge Charger
- 1970-1971 Dodge Challenger
- 1967-1969 Dodge Dart
- 1960-1971 Dodge Polara
- 1968-1971 Dodge Super Bee
- 1967-1971 Plymouth Barracuda
- 1960-1971 Plymouth Savoy, Belvedere
- 1960-1971 Plymouth Fury
- 1968-1971 Plymouth Road Runner
- 1965-1971 Plymouth Satellite
- Bristol 411
- Jensen Interceptor MKI & II
- Jensen FF
400
The 400 cu in (6.6 L) B engine was introduced in 1972. It shares the B family's 3.38 inches (86 mm) stroke, but is bored out to 4.34 inches (110 mm). There were standard- and high-performance options.
The B 400 engine was used in the following vehicles:
- Chrysler New Yorker
- Chrysler Newport
- Chrysler Town and Country
- Dodge B-Series Vans
- Dodge Charger
- Dodge Magnum
- Dodge Monaco
- Dodge D-Series (Ram) pickup truck
- Chrysler Cordoba
- Plymouth Fury
- Plymouth Gran Fury
- Plymouth Road Runner
- Plymouth Satellite
- Plymouth TrailDuster
- Bristol 411 (Mk. 4 and 5)
- Bristol 412 (Series 1)
See also
- Chrysler RB engine
- Chrysler engines
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