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Body:
- “Hemi” Front fenders with radiused wheel openings.
- Blacked out fiberglass hood with integral fresh air scoop.
- Hood pins.
- Rear deck lid spoiler.
- “Strobe” stripe with AAR logo on rear quarter panel.
- Radio antenna mounted on rear quarter panel.
Engine:
- 340 cubic inch 90º V8.
- High Nickel, Stress relieved engine block.
- Cast Iron heads.
- Forged steel crankshaft.
- Forged steel connecting rods.
- 10.5:1 Compression Ratio
- 290 Horsepower @ 5000rpm
- 345 ft/lbs of torque @ 3400rpm.
Induction System:
- Edelbrock cast aluminum intake manifold.
- 3 x 2bbl Holley.
- Fresh air hood with scoop.
Valvetrain:
- Hydraulic valve lifters.
- Lift: .429 intake / .444 exhaust Duration: 268º intake / 276º exhaust.
- 2.02 Intake valves 1.60 Exhaust valves.
- Shaft mounted, adjustable rocker arms.
Ignition:
- Cast Iron dual point distributor.
Transmission:
- A-833 4Speed transmission – TorqueFlite automatic.
Rear End:
- 8¾ Sure Grip differential with 3.55:1 gears. 3.91:1 available as a no cost option.
Chassis:
- Power assisted front disc, 11 inch rear drums.
- 15 x 7 Body colored steel wheels w/trim rings.
- Goodyear Polyglas GT Tires. E60-15 front – G60-15 rear. Collapsible spare tire.
- Rallye suspension.
- Front and rear sway bars.
- HD shocks.
- Low restriction side exit dual exhaust.
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