The Chrysler B and RB engines are a series of big-block V8 gasoline engines introduced in 1958 to replace the Chrysler FirePower (first generation Hemi) engines. The B and RB engines are often referred to as "wedge" engines because they use wedge-shaped combustion chambers; this differentiates them from Chrysler's 426 Hemi big block engines ...

Nov 16, 2020 · The last big block Chrysler engine was produced in August 1978; they were still standard in the 1978 Chrysler Newport and New Yorker (the 440 was optional). In this application, the 400 had a four-barrel carburetor, had the same 8.2:1 compression, and was rated at 195 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque.

Nov 16, 2020 · The "B" series wedge engines were launched in the 1958 cars, just seven years after the original Chrysler V8. Compared to the Hemi and Poly engines, it was light, simple, and cheap to build, yet still tough and sturdy.

Lead designer Fred Shrimton and advance engine design supervisor Ray Latham created a large block, with 4.8 inches between the cylinder centers—the largest of any engine ever made by Chrysler—to support larger bores in the future. A deep skirt went three inches below the crank centerline, for stiffness under heavy loads.

Oct 3, 2023 · The Chrysler B and RB block engines are a series of large displacement V-8s introduced in 1958 to replace the Corporation’s first generation of Poly and Hemi engines. The B and RB engines of this period are often referred to as “wedge” engines because they use wedge-shaped combustion chambers to differentiate them from Chrysler’s later ...

Mar 7, 2023 · Chrysler 383 MOPAR Engine Design Basics. The 383 Mopar engine had a displacement of 383 cid (6.3) liters and used a cast iron block and heads. The B-series had a bore and stroke of 4.25″ x 3.375″ (108 mm x 85.7 mm), while the RB-series had a bore and stroke of 4.031” x 3.75” (102.4 mm x 95.3 mm).

Aug 15, 2024 · The Chrysler B and RB engines are a series of big-block V-8s introduced in 1958 to replace the Corporation’s first generation of Poly and Hemi engines. The B and RB engines are often referred to as “wedge” engines because they use wedge-shaped combustion chambers.

Nov 16, 2020 · Chrysler's first big block V8s were, from the start, designed with a low-deck and raised-deck series - the LB (or B) engines and the RB ("raised-deck B"). Chrysler standardized the stroke of each series: the B-engines had a 3.38-inch stroke and RB engines had a …

Feb 22, 2024 · Introduced in 1972, the Chrysler 400 V8 featured wedge-shaped cylinder heads, a single camshaft, and a pushrod-operated valvetrain. With a relatively low 8.2:1 compression ratio, the final 400 V8...

Sep 1, 2023 · The Mopar 383 B-engine was produced from 1959 - 1971, powering much of the Mopar lineup during the sixties. The engine is a sturdy V8, producing 330 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque at its peak. However, Mopar also produced a 383 RB V8 in (1959-1960), and the two engines are often confused.