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1959 Dodge "Cousin"
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:24 pm
by Rodger
Hello Class
This will be like on of those "Ask The Expert's Question".
In 1959 The Dodge Sales Brochures state The Ramfire 326
has 255 HP @ 4400 RPM's ( using the Carter AFM ). Did
this really happen or was it an marketing dream ?
Rodger & Gabby
COS
Re: 1959 Dodge "Cousin"
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:51 pm
by Denver 59 Fin Convert
Hi Rodger, that one i will have to ponder a bit. I am in an airport in Dallas heading home. I will check it out. I thought the Canadian Dodge Mayfair had a different cubic inch rating but do not have any catalogs with me.
Rick Clapham can answer this one.
John Q.
Re: 1959 Dodge "Cousin"
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:41 pm
by RICKYMOPAR
Rodger, The 318 four-barrel would do it @ 4600 RPM. The 326 had more compression so I would not doubt the ability to produce this amount of work. I have never seen a 326 four-barrel AFB It would be an easy installation. FYI The weak link in the A engine is the connecting rod, I wouldn't worry about any problems at these low RPM ratings. These are also flywheel HP ratings. The LA 340 Four-barrel is 14 cubic inches larger produced 275 hp @ 5000 RPM with a hydraulic lifters and poor rocker gear.
Define 'Expert'- Some unknown drip under pressure.