(1969 Charger) Were there any differences (aside from the motor) between the 440 r/t package and the 426 Hemi r/t package?

[NKP_765]

I'm new to the site so sorry if this has been asked before. Basically, im wondering if the only difference between a R/T Charger factory outfitted with the 426 and one built with the 440 is the motor? Were there any suspension or brake system differences? I know the 426 cars received Hemi plates on the side. But from what I understand the transmission was still the 727 and everything else was the same, am I wrong?

So in theory, could someone buy any 69 charger body and a 69 426 to build a car that is equivalent to a 426 R/T off the assembly line?

 

[F4R/T]

Engine is obvious, trans- programming and guts, torque convertor stall and guts, VIN, body gets torque boxes etc, suspension is better , HD shocks, big brakes , there is a lot more than you think... it’s not just a logo . Yes you can clone it...

 

[BLK 68 R/T]

I believe the automatic transmission was different for the hemi, amount of clutch plates. Aux. transmission cooler. Engine bay wiring harness is different. K frame is different.

 

[hunt2elk]

I think the Hemi cars got an additional brace behind the rear leaf spring hanger area as well.

 

[pnora]

I think the Hemi cars got an additional brace behind the rear leaf spring hanger area as well.

They also got the pinion snubber floor contact reinforcement.

 

[gtx6970]

hemi cars got the extra frame re-inforcements and added pinion snubber plate on the body . - Not avail on any others
Mandatory max cooling - optional on all others
Transmission internals and higher stall on the torque conv are unique to hemi cars
Suspension, brakes , and steering could all be optioned the same between the two

 

[R413]

All the suspension is the same. Sway bar, torsion bars, leaf springs, control arms, and shocks.

brakes are the same 11" drum or optional front disc.

If it's a 4speed the trans and shifter are the same, bellhousing and starter are different.

rear axle the same for the same trans or A34 option.

 

[pnora]

The rear spring front mount also had a reinforcement. Here is one photo and the floor along with rear shackle reinforcements. Lots of people have never seen these.

 

[NKP_765]

The rear spring front mount also had a reinforcement. Here is one photo and the floor along with rear shackle reinforcements. Lots of people have never seen these.

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Thanks! Wow thats really something!

 

[dadsbee]

 

[NKP_765]

hemi cars got the extra frame re-inforcements and added pinion snubber plate on the body . - Not avail on any others
Mandatory max cooling - optional on all others
Transmission internals and higher stall on the torque conv are unique to hemi cars
Suspension, brakes , and steering could all be optioned the same between the two

wonder how hard it would be to add the plate re-reinforcements and pinion snubber plate to a stock charger

 

[NKP_765]

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What are we looking at here? (Hey I'll admit Im new and wide eyed)!

 

[RemCharger]

wonder how hard it would be to add the plate re-reinforcements and pinion snubber plate to a stock charger

A welder and a hammer. Possibly a surface grinder.

 

[dadsbee]

What are we looking at here? (Hey I'll admit Im new and wide eyed)!

An original front hanger reinforcing plate on a '66

 

[pnora]

wonder how hard it would be to add the plate re-reinforcements and pinion snubber plate to a stock charger

Pictures you see are from my car as I installed them I also did all the mods along with full length completely welded in frame ties.

 

[gtx6970]

On a side note. 66-67 Hemi cars received the rear braces / pinion snubber

68 and later hemi cars also received some additional reinforcements on the front where the frame ties to the rocker panels

 

[BLK 68 R/T]

Just get one of these instead. Cooler than a 69 charger anyways

 

[hunt2elk]

wonder how hard it would be to add the plate re-reinforcements and pinion snubber plate to a stock charger

Dr. Diff sells the front spring hanger reinforcement plates. I am not aware anyone reproducing anything for the rears or pinion snubber area.

 

[pnora]

Dr. Diff sells the front spring hanger reinforcement plates. I am not aware anyone reproducing anything for the rears or pinion snubber area.

There was a guy I think out of Florida that was selling them. I cant remember his name. I believe he also sold me torque boxes.

 

[RT68440]

I bought the rear shackle plates, pinion snubber reinforcement and the spring hanger plates for my 68 Charger. It's a 440 R/T so it didn't have any of that stuff to begin with. I didn't do the torque boxes. Resto Rick sells all of the reinforcements