71 GTX Motor Option???

Posted By: Bubby79-300

71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 09:31 PM

Hi,
I'm looking at a 71 GTX that has the original window sticker and a little over 49K on it. Here is my question. The car has the 440-4 TNT motor, not the usual Commando motor. The window sticker reflects this option. The sticker also list the "extra heavy duty handling package". The car was manufactured 10-70. Is it possible there was a shortage of Commando motors and the used a Chrysler unit instead? Has anyone ever heard of this? It is a U code car.

I will attempt to add a pic of the window sticker.

Thanks.

Attached picture 6747904-71gtx.jpg

Posted By: wldgtx

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 09:40 PM

Sounds cool, never heard of it done before, but I suppoise not impossible.

Posted By: bboogieart

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 09:48 PM

We live and learn huh? I always thought the motor was the same except for the pie tin. TNT Chrysler, Magnum Dodge, Comando Plymouth.
Although I do seem to remember a super Comando.

Now I want to learn more.

Posted By: DPelletier

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 10:12 PM

Lets be clear here; Commando, TNT, Magnum, etc. are marketing names.....the motor is a U code 440 hp and is designated/identified by the E86 code which is a 440-4bbl HP motor whether you are speaking Plymouth, Dodge or Chryslerese.....it's interesting that it's called a TNT on the window sticker but it's the same motor

Dave

Posted By: NachoRT74

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 10:26 PM

being a Chrysler/Plymouth/Imperial dealer and not JUST Plymouth, I think it could happen being call TNT instead Super Commando

Posted By: 69CoronetRT

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 10:53 PM

Quote:

Lets be clear here; Commando, TNT, Magnum, etc. are marketing names.....the motor is a U code 440 hp and is designated/identified by the E86 code which is a 440-4bbl HP motor whether you are speaking Plymouth, Dodge or Chryslerese.....it's interesting that it's called a TNT on the window sticker but it's the same motor

Dave

Posted By: moparmarks

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 11:18 PM

"extra heavy duty handling package".
440hp and 426 Hemi cars got the beefiest suspension. .92 T-bars and such.

Posted By: DPelletier

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 11:23 PM

Quote:

"extra heavy duty handling package".
440hp and 426 Hemi cars got the beefiest suspension. .92 T-bars and such.

...standard stuff on a GTX.

Dave

Posted By: RM23V1

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 11:29 PM

Regardless, it looks like a very cool car with a lot of unusual options including color-keyed bumpers

Posted By: moparmarks

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 11:32 PM

Quote:

Quote:

"extra heavy duty handling package".
440hp and 426 Hemi cars got the beefiest suspension. .92 T-bars and such.

...standard stuff on a GTX.

Dave

Yep, as stated on the window sticker. Looks like a cool car with some nice options.

Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/26/11 11:35 PM

STANDARD GTX "stuff"

but where's thew pics of the car?

Posted By: GTXX

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/27/11 02:30 AM

mine also says TNT

Attached picture 6748401-GTXwindowstickerlores.jpg

Posted By: Butterscotch71

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/27/11 03:07 AM

Very cool car. GF7 with a gold pinstripe and rubber bumpers. Lets see pics!
I believe the TNT label was typical on window stickers for 440 4bbl cars. Every original 71 GTX window sticker I've looked at was labeled the same.
Is this car at Southern Motors?

Posted By: sogtx

Re: 71 GTX Motor Option??? - 07/27/11 03:47 AM

where the pics at ?