imatt88 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hey all, Is it safe to assume that not all Cuda and Challengers came with huge motors? I'd like to build a bare bones Cuda/Challenger grocery getter just for something different.. Could you get a 6 cyl in one of those cars? and if so, can anyone recommend a good doner kit? Same goes for steelies and dog dish hubcaps.. As usual, any help/recommendations would be appreciated Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) C: 225 cu in (3.69 L) Slant 6 I6: 1970–71 145 bhp (108 kW) SAE gross, 1971-72 110 bhp (82 kW) SAE netG: 318 cu in (5.21 L) LA V8 (2-barrel carburetor, single exhaust): 1970-71 230 bhp (172 kW) SAE gross, 1971 155 bhp (116 kW) SAE net, 1972-74 150 bhp (112 kW) SAE netH: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8 (4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust): 1970-71 275 bhp (205 kW) SAE gross, 1971 235 bhp (175 kW) SAE net, 1972-73 240 bhp (179 kW) SAE netJ: 360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8 (4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust): 1974 245 bhp (183 kW) SAE netJ: 340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8 (3 × 2-barrel carburetor): 1970 290 bhp (216 kW) SAE gross, used in AAR CudaL: 383 cu in (6.28 L) B V8 (2-barrel carburetor, single exhaust): 1970 290 bhp (216 kW) SAE gross, 1971 275 bhp (205 kW) SAE gross, 1971 190 bhp (142 kW) SAE netL: 383 cu in (6.28 L) B V8 (4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust): 1970 330 bhp (246 kW) SAE gross (likely 240 bhp (179 kW) SAE net)N: 383 cu in (6.28 L) B V8 Magnum (4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust): 1970 335 bhp (250 kW) SAE gross, 1971 300 bhp (224 kW) SAE gross, 1971 250 bhp (186 kW) SAE netU: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8 Magnum (4-barrel carbureted): 1970 375 bhp (280 kW) SAE gross, (1971 370 bhp (276 kW) SAE gross, 305 bhp (227 kW) SAE net only in Satellite GTX and Plymouth Sport Fury GT)V: 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8 Six-Pack (3 × 2-barrel carburetor): 1970 390 bhp (291 kW)/490 lbf·ft (660 N·m) SAE gross, 1971 385 bhp (287 kW) SAE gross, 1971 330 bhp (246 kW) SAE netR: 426 cu in (6.98 L) Hemi V8: 1970-71 425 bhp (317 kW)/490 lbf·ft (660 N·m) SAE gross, 1971 350 bhp (261 kW) SAE net. Costing an extra US$1,228 with very few sold. 1970 to 74 cudas, chalenger should be about the same. From Wikipedia. Edited January 28, 2012 by moparmagiclives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 YES, THEY CAME WITH EVERYTHING FROM A /6 CYL. TO THE MIGHTY HEMI. A GOOD PLACE TO FIND A /6 IS THE LINDBERG 64 PLYMOUTH AND DODGE KITS. THE STOCK ONES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifster Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Could be wrong, but I don't think the Slant 6 was available in the Challenger. I think the base engine was the 318-2V engine. Nope, I'm wrong. The 6 was available in both hardtop and convertible. But they didn't make many. These must have been the Deputy models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 All engines were avalbile. Belive it or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 If you didn't tick any boxes on the order sheet, they came with a Slant Six. Entirely btw. I have the same project lined up. A base Challenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Revell '68 Charger has nice steelies & jockey caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 OK, good stuff! thanks guys Keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 If you are going to use a Slant 6 from the 64 Dodge or Plymouth kits update the valve cover to the post 1969 smooth style rather than the ribbed valve cover in the kit. A closer to correct valve cover can be found in the Deora kit although it is chromed, problem is it doesn't fit the Lindberg Slant very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Here you go, right from the sales brochures. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Dodge/1970_Dodge/1970_Dodge_Challenger_Brochure/1970%20Dodge%20Challenger-05.jpg http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Plymouth/1970%20Plymouth/album/1970%20Plymouth%20Barracuda-12.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypermung Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The Ross Gibson offering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypermung Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The Lindberg Slant 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440 Dakota Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 good info here and on a side note you could even get the slant six in the big B body base model cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 If you are going to use a Slant 6 from the 64 Dodge or Plymouth kits update the valve cover to the post 1969 smooth style rather than the ribbed valve cover in the kit. A closer to correct valve cover can be found in the Deora kit although it is chromed, problem is it doesn't fit the Lindberg Slant very well. Someone mentioned (maybe it was you, Ron) the Deora Slant Six is attached to a 3-speed manual transmission, which may be another reason to find one versus the (very nice) Lindberg /6. You'll need to find a resin-cast base-model hood, too. This was a /6 Barracuda which was parted out long ago: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantasaurus Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Someone mentioned (maybe it was you, Ron) the Deora Slant Six is attached to a 3-speed manual transmission, which may be another reason to find one versus the (very nice) Lindberg /6. Actually its the Lindberg 64 Plymouth kit that has the 3 speed manual trans, the 64 Dodge and Deora kits both have automatics. Another note on Slant engines, 1960-69 engines were painted red, 1970 and later are painted Chrysler light blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Straight from the brochures...DUH! Why didn't I think of that? Killer stuff guys!!! Thanks for all the info Anyone know where I can get a base Cuda flat hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Anyone know where I can get a base Cuda flat hood? I would try smallblockdodge on eBay- he/they seem to have most of the plain jane hoods for Mopars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks Casey. I found one on Time Machines Resin's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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