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In other words, when did Chrysler first start manufacturing this engine and when did they stop manufacturing it?
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March 8th, 2010 at 12:33 am
In 1951, both the Imperial and New Yorker were available with the very first V8 engine Chrysler Corporation produced. This V8 was the 331 cid V8…later to be dubbed the “Hemi” due to the unique hemispherical combustion chambers in the heads. The “Hemi” continued to be available in 354 cid and 392 cid configurations over the years until it was replaced in 1959 by the new 413 cid wedge head big block engine.
In 1966, the 413 cid engine gave way to the new 440 cid engine in the Imperial and New Yorker. This engine would be available (standard or optional) until 1978.
March 8th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Lex Luthor is partly correct, 1959 is the correct start date but on June 1, 1963 the 413 acquired a larger bore and became the 426 wedge engine. Check http://www.allpar.com/, click engines, scroll down until you come to 413 and read on.