Engine profile

1972 Cuda 318/340 LA V8 range

Chrysler LA small-block · 318 cubic inches · Chrysler

Early 340 and later 318 engine transition reference for the 1972 Plymouth Cuda 1972 Plymouth Cuda

Engine Summary

1972 Cuda 318/340 engine range1972 Plymouth Cuda 318 and 340BS23 G/H engine range1972 Cuda engine transition

Identification reference

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

Value: Carter ThermoQuad four-barrel with single-snorkel low-restriction air cleaner
Application: 1972 Cuda 340 path; verify carburetor number and date on the individual car
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1972 Plymouth Cuda

Value: E55 340 four-barrel, 240 SAE net hp at 4,800 rpm and 290 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm
Application: Standard in early factory literature and retained after the 318 baseline change
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1972 Plymouth Cuda

Value: E44 318 two-barrel, 150 SAE net hp at 4,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm
Application: Later standard engine under Product Information Bulletin No. 5
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1972 Plymouth Cuda

Value: Standard with the 340; scheduled as an option for the 318 when available
Application: The bulletin preserves the engine-dependent ignition boundary
Type: ignition / specification
Car pages: 1972 Plymouth Cuda

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2-door hardtop

Cuda 2-door hardtop, body code BS23

Chrysler-Plymouth Division via The 1970 Hamtramck Registry 1972 Chrysler-Plymouth salesman's pocket guide

Chrysler-Plymouth Division bulletin reproduced by Ultimate Muscle Car 1972 Cuda engine-option bulletin and specifications