cool charger ad

[XS29J]

1973 Rally

[TeeWJay426]

Interesting.... the narrative under the pic talks about the 440 and Hurst 4 speed, although that combo wasn't available after '72.....

[Mean 318]

that one is on my wall right now 

[tan top]

Interesting.... the narrative under the pic talks about the 440 and Hurst 4 speed, although that combo wasn't available after '72.....

never knew this , no 4 speed 440 after  72

[Ghoste]

I don't have a transmission breakdown but there were about 2366 Chargers with 440's in 73 and 1056 in 74.  The four speed was available for them.

[tan top]

I don't have a transmission breakdown but there were about 2366 Chargers with 440's in 73 and 1056 in 74.  The four speed was available for them.

oh right i see    thanks for the info ( Ghoste)   
i don't know anything really about third generations

[TeeWJay426]

Better recheck those numbers... all the production figures I've seen for U code 440 cars in 73 & 74 are all automatics. A family friend of mine who ordered a 74 SE new got the P code 400, because he wanted the 4 speed and couldn't get it with a 440. In all the Mopar shows I've been to, I have yet to see one factory equipped.

[Ghoste]

Like I said, I don't have any trans breakdowns for it.  Factory literature (what I have) absolutely shows it as available but we all know how reliable that is.  Where are all the 3rd gen numbers freaks when we need them?

[TeeWJay426]

Absolutely.... that's why I pointed it out in that particular ad, when to my knowledge, you couldn't actually order one that way. Paging Nacho!

[tan top]

  intresting stuff 

[dodgecharger-fan]

Good call, TeeW!

The Dealership Data book over on the Hamtramck Historical website says this about the 4-speed option:
"Availability: Optional at extra cost on Charger S.E., Charger hardtop and coupe when equipped with the 318-V8, optional 340 or 400 4-barrel. NA with all other engines. Requires bucket seats."

[Ghoste]

Thats a source I never even thought to check, thanks.   

[68pplcharger]

 

[JeffYoung]

This is correct -- no 440 4 speeds after 72, and only 165 in 72.

And I have one!  lol.........

[Nacho-RT74]

Interesting.... the narrative under the pic talks about the 440 and Hurst 4 speed, although that combo wasn't available after '72.....

sorry, I have to be disagree with that... no 440 4 speeds JUST ON 74 but yes on 72/73

in fact you still could get some very rare with forged cranks just on 4 speeds engines including on 400s ( some earliers productions ). That is at least what I have known

[JeffYoung]

Nacho, pretty sure that is incorrect on 73 4 speed 440s. Never seen one, and don't think they offered.

You could get a 400 4 speed in 73, but very rare.

[Nacho-RT74]

ok just checked the hamtramck website with all the specs and books, and is true 73s weren't 440s with manual tranny. Maybe the ones I saw on ebay were changed or I got confused... sorry.

but they were available on 72s FOR SURE ( except on sixpacks )