Originally Posted By cdp
"383 4 bbl 330
Standard camshaft standard valve springs, windage tray ( still debating ), high compression pistons, dual snorkel air cleaner, HP exhaust manifolds ( seems to be a standard agreement but still some doubts ), forged crank. No Magnum/supercommando denomination so, no HP stamp? Turquoise paint, I guess double timing chain ?"

I have a 69 Charger, H-code, 330 horse 383. Was 95% original when I got it. Engine is turquoise, not stamped as an HP motor. Factory HP manifolds, small round 340/383/440 HP air cleaner (no snorkels) with red 383 4-barrel pie tin . Standard 4v intake, and of course the car has A/C. I think the 69 manual states a specific carb...compared to HP stamped 383's (like 6 numbers listed). Did not have a double roller chain.

When I pulled the heads, they had red valve springs, and factory details that it had a standard 2v camshaft.

Essentially, it seems its a 2v- base motor with nothing more than a 4v intake, and HP exhaust manifolds. And all should have had AC.


And flat top pistons instead of dished.


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