74 roadrunner with a e 58 engine

[hockeydad]

hi I was wondering what makes this engine special I am looking at one with a 4 speed

 

[Hemi Rebel]

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/V8/LA-chronology.html

1974 - 360 gets 340 cam carb and intake and is dubbed the E58 police engine. In 1975, the 360 is rated at 230 hp @ 4400 rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm.

 

[hockeydad]

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/V8/LA-chronology.html

1974 - 360 gets 340 cam carb and intake and is dubbed the E58 police engine. In 1975, the 360 is rated at 230 hp @ 4400 rpm, 300 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm.

do u know if compression is the same as a 73 340 engine do they have hi po exhaust manifolds do u know lift of cam

 

[69Coronetrt]

hi I was wondering what makes this engine special....

Nothing. It was simply an optional engine for the '74 RR.

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http://www.allpar.com/mopar/V8/LA-chronology.html

1974 - 360 gets 340 cam carb and intake and is dubbed the E58 police engine..

Are you thinking of Fords? They had "Police" motors.

Mopar didn't need to. They just used 'off the rack' engines in cop/police/fleet cars.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Mopar absolutely had "police motors"
http://www.allpar.com/squads/diplomat.html

Duane Hughes pointed out: "The 360 police engine was identical in output to a*standard*360, but toughened for continuous high speed use with adouble roller timing chain, forged crank,*and windage tray. These engines were also standard in the Volare Super Coupe."

 

[monaco66coupe]

Is the E58 option the same 360 engine as the A74 in 1979 300, and A75 in Magnum GT, and lil' Red express? L coded 195 HP four barrel engine?

 

[69Coronetrt]

Mopar absolutely had "police motors"
http://www.allpar.com/squads/diplomat.html

Duane Hughes pointed out: "The 360 police engine was identical in output to a*standard*360, but toughened for continuous high speed use with adouble roller timing chain, forged crank,*and windage tray. These engines were also standard in the Volare Super Coupe."

That article references police engines 6+ years after this car was built. The engine in question is the '74 B body version.

I don't seem to have any '74 police cars with the E58 engine. I do have police cars with the E56 so either the '74 E58 was optional on 'police cars' or the E58 was not exclusive to police cars.