Editing Chrysler B engine (section)

==B engines==
All Low Block B-series engines have a {{cvt|3+3/8|inch|mm|1}} stroke, a {{cvt|9.98|inch|mm}} deck height and {{cvt|6.358|inch|mm}} [[connecting rod]]s, resulting in a 1.88:1 rod ratio.

===350===
The {{cvt|349.978|cuin|cc|0|adj=ri0}} B engine was, along with the 361, the first production B engine, first available in 1958. It had a [[Bore (engine)|bore]] of {{cvt|4+1/16|in|mm in|sigfig=3}}. The 350 is classified as a big-block engine. All parts except for the [[piston]]s are fully compatible with the 361.

Vehicles using the B 350:

* 1958 [[DeSoto Firedome|DeSoto Firesweep]]
* 1958 [[Dodge Coronet#Fourth generation (1957–1959)|Dodge Coronet]]
* 1958 [[Plymouth Fury]]

===361===
The 361 cu in B engine also introduced in 1958 was essentially the same as the 350 except with a larger {{cvt|4+1/8|in|mm in|sigfig=3}} bore, for an actual displacement of {{cvt|360.83|cuin|cc|0}}. In 1962, the [[Dodge Polara]] 500 came standard with a {{cvt|305|bhp|kW|0}} version of the 361 that had a four-barrel [[carburetor]], dual-point distributor, and dual exhausts. [[Plymouth automobile|Plymouth]] called their versions of the early B engine the ''Commando'', variants of which included the ''Golden Commando'' and ''Sonoramic Commando''. It produced {{cvt|305|bhp|kW|0}}. [[DeSoto (automobile)|DeSoto]]'s B engine was named ''Turboflash'' and produced {{cvt|295|bhp|kW|0}}. The [[Dodge]] standard version was a 2-barrel with {{cvt|295|bhp|kW|0}} called the ''Super Red Ram'' with an optional variant that was called the ''D500'' and produced {{cvt|320|bhp|kW|0}}.

The 361 would last until the end of the series, albeit for trucks only. In its early years, the 305-horsepower 361 was optional on many vehicles, and standard on, among others, the Dodge 880. The 361 had a fuel-injected version in 1958 only.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.allpar.com/mopar/b-engines.html |title=The B Engines: 350, 361, 383, and 400 |work=Allpar.com | editor-first = David | editor-last = Zatz | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161228223038/http://www.allpar.com/mopar/b-engines.html | archive-date= 2016-12-28 }}</ref> Very few of the fuel-injected B engines were made and only a handful remain, since most were brought back to the dealer to be fitted with carburetors.

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* 1961–1964 [[Chrysler Newport]]
* 1959–1961 [[Chrysler Windsor]] (Canada only, sedans and coupes)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chryslerclub.org/Chryslers%20in%20Canada%20-%201955-%201962.pdf |title=Chrysler Products in Canada, Eh. (1957- 1961) |page=5 |last=Smale |first=Ian |date=19 October 2008 |access-date=4 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041510/http://www.chryslerclub.org/Chryslers%20in%20Canada%20-%201955-%201962.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 1958–1961 [[DeSoto (automobile)|DeSoto]]
* 1958–1966 [[Dodge]]
* [[Dodge LCF series]]
* [[Dodge D series]] (medium to heavy duty)
* 1966 [[Dodge Charger (B-body)|Dodge Charger]]
* 1959–1965 [[Plymouth (automobile)|Plymouth]]
* [[Facel Vega HK500]]
* 1958–1961 [[Facel Vega Excellence|Facel Vega Excellence (EX1)]]
* [[Jensen CV8]]
* 1963–1973 [[Cadillac Gage Commando|Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando]] APC (M75 Chrysler industrial engine, waterproof)
* 1973–1988 [[Cadillac Gage Commando|Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando]] APC (M75 Chrysler industrial engine, optional)
* 1966–1974 [[FMC Corp.|Food Machinery Corp.]] [[M-113]] APC, (M75 Chrysler industrial engine, waterproof)
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===383===
[[File:Chrysler 383 low-block engine, 1964 or 65.jpg|thumb|1964 or 1965 Chrysler 383 B engine]]
The 383 cu in B engine—not to be confused with the RB version—was essentially a larger bore version of the 350 and 361, using a {{cvt|4.25|in|mm|1}} bore for a {{cvt|383.03|cuin|cc|0}} displacement. This venerable engine was introduced in 1959. Dodge's version, the ''D500'', had a cross-ram induction manifold and dual four-barrel [[carburetor]]s as options. In some Dodge applications, this engine was labeled as the ''Magnum'', while the Plymouth version was called the ''Golden Commando''. Both came with a dual point distributor in high-performance versions.

The 383 became the standard model Mopar performance engine for the next decade. The big bore allowed for larger, {{cvt|2.08|inch|mm}}, intake valves, and the relatively short stroke helped it to be a free-revving and free-breathing engine.

Producing a maximum of {{cvt|330|hp|kW PS|0}} ([[Horsepower#SAE gross power|gross]]) and {{cvt|460|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque for the 1960 model year, the 383 beat the 392 Hemi that had reached {{cvt|435|lbft|Nm|0}}. The 1960 383 engines featured the same basic ram induction system as the Chrysler 300F's 413 RB engines (named ''Sonoramic Commando'' when sold in Plymouth form). The later 383 Magnum (starting in 1968) used the 440 Magnum heads, camshaft, and exhaust manifolds. This engine was advertised at {{cvt|335|hp|kW PS|0}}.

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* 1962–1965 [[Chrysler 300 letter series|Chrysler 300]] base models
* 1961–1971 [[Chrysler Newport]]
* 1959–1971 [[Chrysler Town and Country (pre-1990)|Chrysler Town and Country]]
* 1962–1971 [[Plymouth Sport Fury]]
* 1966 [[Chrysler R/T police special in Canada]]
* 1959–1960 [[DeSoto (automobile)|DeSoto]]
* 1965–1971 [[Dodge Monaco]]
* 1965–1971 [[Dodge Coronet]]
* 1967–1971 [[Dodge Charger (B-body)|Dodge Charger]]
* 1970–1971 [[Dodge Challenger]]
* 1963–1965 [[Dodge Custom 880]]
* 1967–1969 [[Dodge Dart]]
* 1960–1971 [[Dodge Polara]]
* 1968–1971 [[Dodge Super Bee]]
* 1967–1971 [[Plymouth Barracuda]]
* 1960–1971 [[Plymouth Savoy]]
* 1960-1971 [[Plymouth Belvedere]]
* 1960–1971 [[Plymouth Fury]]
* 1968–1971 [[Plymouth Road Runner]]
* 1965–1971 [[Plymouth Satellite]]
* [[Bristol 411]]
* [[Facel Vega HK500]]
* 1961–1964 [[Facel Vega Excellence|Facel Vega Excellence (EX2)]]
* [[Facel Vega Facel II]]
* [[Jensen CV8]]
* [[Jensen Interceptor]] MKI and II
* [[Jensen FF]]
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===400===
The {{cvt|400|cuin|L|1}} B engine was introduced in 1972 to replace the venerable 383, and were power-rated via the net (installed) method. Chrysler increased the bore size of the 383 to create the 400. Its bore of {{convert|4.342|in|mm|adj=on}} was the largest used in any production Chrysler V8 at the date of its introduction. All parts except for the pistons were interchangeable between the 383 and 400.

Crankshafts were made of cast iron. Three versions of this engine were available: a two-barrel/single-exhaust version producing {{cvt|170|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4,400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|305|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque at 2,400&nbsp;rpm, a four-barrel/single-exhaust version producing {{cvt|205|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4,400&nbsp;rpm, and a high-performance four-barrel/dual-exhaust version rated at {{cvt|260|hp|kW PS|0}} at 4,800&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|410|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque at 3,200&nbsp;rpm. All three versions used the same 8.2:1 compression ratio. The 400 was used in car, truck, and motorhome chassis. Horsepower and torque ratings gradually declined through the years because of the addition of more federally mandated emissions controls, until all Chrysler passenger vehicle big-block production ceased in 1978. For its last year of production, it only produced {{cvt|190|hp|kW|0}} (although a heavy-duty version was also available).<ref>{{cite book|title=Standard Catalog of Chrysler, 1924-1990 |first=John |last=Lee |publisher=Krause Publications |pages=192, 313 |year=1990 |isbn=0-87341-142-0 }}</ref>

Due to its large factory bore size, short (compared to RB engines) deck height, and bottom end strength that is greater than any other production B or RB engine due to extra material added around the main bearing caps,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.440source.com/blockinfo.htm |title=Everything you've ever wanted to know about B/RB blocks and more... |work=440Source.com |access-date=January 4, 2016}}</ref> 400 B engine blocks have become a popular choice for high-performance engine build-ups.