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1969 Plymouth Road Runner - Radical Runner

ENGINE
Type: Mopar 440 big-block displacing
505 ci (4.350 bore x 4.250 stroke)
Block: 1969 vintage
Compression ratio: 10.2:1
Oiling: stock
Rotating assembly: 4.250-inch stroke Hi-Tech forged crankshaft,
rods, and pistons
Cylinder heads: Edelbrock Performer RPM, ported
Camshaft: Hi-Tech hydraulic flat tappet (241 deg. @ .050, .544-inch lift)
Valvetrain: 2.14/1.81-inch valves, 1.5:1 roller rockers
Induction: Edelbrock Six-Pack intake, 3x2-bbl EFI throttle bodies
Power adder: none
Ignition: Direct Connection distributor with MSD 6AL box
Exhaust: repro cast-iron manifolds, media honed
and port matched; repro stock exhaust system
Built by: Hi-Tech Engines
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Tremec TKO 600 five-speed, Ram clutch,
Lakewood bellhousing, Hurst Pistol Grip shifter
Driveshaft: custom 3-inch, by Ron's Drivelines (Gainesville, GA)
Rear Axle: Mopar 8-3/4 rear,
Direct Connection aluminum center section,
3.90:1 gears w/Auburn Gear diff.
CHASSIS
Front suspension: Mopar Performance torsion bars,
Air Ride Shock Wave airbags, Hotchkis sway bar
Rear suspension: Air Ride Shock Wave airbags
and cage to mount the bags, struts,
and brackets, Hotchkis sway bar
Brakes: Baer six-piston calipers, 14-inch rotors,
front; Baer single-piston calipers, 13-inch rotors, rear
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels: Colorado Custom Littleton 18x9,
front; Colorado Custom Littleton 19x10, rear
Tires: BFG KDW 255/40ZR18, front;
BFG KDW 295/35ZR19, rear


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