Hello All,
It's been few years since I have taken part in your groups, Since then I have bought myself 2002 KJ Jeep Cherokee Limited (Thats what they called them in Australia) and (Australian Made) 1979 CM Chrysler (Valiant) Regal SE with Hemi 6 265 ELB as cheaper option (when new) than 318 V8 Fireball (in mint condition) which will be my show car for Chrysler events here in Oz.
Daniel J. Stern might know these answers.
These quotes are after to meet strict emission laws that came in effect in 1976 in Australia
Hemi 245 with ELB has (114kW) at 4400rpm Hemi 265 with ELB has (124kW) at 4400rpm
318 V8 Fireball with ELB (105kW) at 4500rpm without Air CondititioningMy questiion why was 318 V8 was such slug? and also drinks more gas too. In comparison to the Hemi 6's all with ELB
Other Question Also from R Series to VF 1962-1969 was the Slant 6 made in Australia at Tonsley or Lonsdale Engine plants or imported from the US or Canada (as it was cheaper tax to import from Canada to Australia than from the US due to the Australia and Canada Commonwealth tax laws.) I know for fact 273 V8 was imported from Canada in the AP6 onwards but not sure about the Slant 6.
Like your help on some of these answers.
Thanks in advance Merv Stent