Engine profile

1968 Plymouth Satellite engine family

Chrysler Slant Six, LA small-block, B-series big-block, and second-generation Hemi · 426 cubic inches · Plymouth

Engines and Induction summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1968 Plymouth Satellite

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Plymouth
Family: Chrysler Slant Six, LA small-block, B-series big-block, and second-generation Hemi
Displacement: 426 cubic inches

Also Known As

1968 225 Slant Six1968 273 or 318 small-block V81968 383 V81968 426 Street Hemi

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

426 Street Hemi

Value: 426 cu in with dual four-barrel induction; 425 gross hp
Application: Limited high-performance application
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1968 Plymouth Satellite

Sources: 1968 Plymouth midsize factory brochure , 1968 Plymouth paint chips

225 Slant Six

Value: 225 cu in with one-barrel induction
Application: Regular 1968 Satellite path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1968 Plymouth Satellite

Sources: 1968 Plymouth midsize factory brochure , 1968 Plymouth paint chips

273 or 318 small-block V8

Value: LA-series two-barrel V8 by application and production date
Application: Satellite and Sport Satellite
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1968 Plymouth Satellite

Sources: 1968 Plymouth midsize factory brochure , 1968 Plymouth paint chips

383 V8

Value: 383 cu in with two- or four-barrel induction by application
Application: Satellite performance path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1968 Plymouth Satellite

Sources: 1968 Plymouth midsize factory brochure , 1968 Plymouth paint chips

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two-door hardtop or convertible

1968 Plymouth Satellite

Two-door hardtop or convertible

Source Trail

Plymouth Division via Dezo's Garage 1968 Plymouth midsize factory brochure

Auto Color Library 1968 Plymouth paint chips

The 1966-1970 Hamtramck Registry Plymouth data, tags, and literature archive

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