Engine profile

Chrysler 440 Super Commando V8

RB big-block · 440 cubic inches · Chrysler

440 Magnum reference for the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Chrysler
Family: RB big-block
Displacement: 440 cubic inches

Also Known As

Super Commando 440GTX Super Commando 440440 Super Commando440-cu.-in. Super Commando V-8440-cu.-in., 375-horsepower V-88-cyl. 440-cu.-in., 4-bbl., 375-hp440 V8440 4-barrel440 4-bblPlymouth 440 V8RB 440 four-barrelSuper Commando 440 V-8U-code 440E86 440 four-barrel440 cu in four-barrel V81973 Plymouth 440 four-barrel

Identification reference

Engine Details

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

Standard air-cleaner part number

Value: 2863349
Application: 1969 Dodge AMA fuel-system table for 383 4-V / 440 CID Hi-Perf standard air cleaner; model-level part evidence.
Type: air cleaner / part number
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Cylinder block material

Value: Cast iron
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification; not a casting-number identification row.
Type: block / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Carburetion type

Value: Carter TQ four-barrel
Application: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 TorqueFlite configuration
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Carburetor list or service part number remains unresolved from reviewed sources.

Sources: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 TorqueFlite reference page

Carter AVS carburetor for air-conditioned 440 Hi-Perf application

Value: AVS-4640S
Application: 1969 Dodge AMA carburetor-table footnote for 440 Hi-Perf applications with air conditioning; model-level application evidence, not a car-specific Daytona carburetor claim.
Type: carburetor / carburetor list
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Carter AVS carburetor for automatic-transmission 440 Hi-Perf Charger R/T application

Value: AVS-4618S; 1 four-barrel; primary 1.69 in., secondary 1.69 in.
Application: 1969 Dodge AMA carburetor table for standard WS Charger R/T 440 automatic-transmission application; model-level application evidence, not a car-specific Daytona carburetor claim.
Type: carburetor / carburetor list
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

AMA footnote lists AVS-4640S with air conditioning.

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Carter AVS carburetor for manual-transmission 440 Hi-Perf Charger R/T application

Value: AVS-4617S; 1 four-barrel; primary 1.69 in., secondary 1.69 in.
Application: 1969 Dodge AMA carburetor table for standard WS Charger R/T 440 manual-transmission application; model-level application evidence, not a car-specific Daytona carburetor claim.
Type: carburetor / carburetor list
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Connecting-rod material and length

Value: Drop-forged steel; 6.768 in. center-to-center length
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification.
Type: connecting rod / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Crankshaft material

Value: Drop-forged steel
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification.
Type: crankshaft / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

440 Magnum/Super Commando 4-barrel engine sales code

Value: E86 / 440-4V
Application: Registry/fender-tag alias for documented 1969 Charger Daytona 440 cars; car-specific paperwork remains required for an individual car.
Type: engine assembly / assembly code
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Charger Daytona Registry

Bore and stroke

Value: 4.32 x 3.75 in.
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification; model-level engine data, not an individual-car originality claim.
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Broadcast-sheet and Lynch Road engine assembly code

Value: 071
Application: 1973 440 four-barrel rated 280 hp with automatic transmission, heater or air conditioning
Type: engine assembly / assembly code
Car pages: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Sources: Decode VIN/Fender Tag

Compression ratio

Value: 10.1:1
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification; corroborates the Daytona 440 Magnum specification.
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona dealer announcement / order brochure , 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Compression ratio

Value: 8.2:1
Application: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 TorqueFlite configuration
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Sources: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 TorqueFlite reference page

Engine sales code

Value: E86
Application: 1973 Plymouth B-body 440 cubic-inch four-barrel HP V8 identity code
Type: engine assembly / assembly code
Car pages: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Sources: Decode VIN/Fender Tag

Factory net horsepower rating

Value: 280 hp SAE net
Application: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 TorqueFlite configuration
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Sources: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 TorqueFlite reference page , Pick of the Day: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

Published maximum output

Value: 375 bhp @ 4600 rpm; 480 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Application: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440 Magnum / 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification.
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona dealer announcement / order brochure , 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Fuel-pump type, location, and pressure range

Value: Mechanical; right front; 3.5 to 5 psi
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine fuel-system specification.
Type: fuel pump / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Crankcase oil capacity, less filter-refill

Value: 4 qt.
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine lubrication specification.
Type: oil pan / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30

Piston material and weight

Value: Aluminum alloy; 30.2 oz piston-only weight
Application: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger 440 CID Hi-Perf engine specification.
Type: piston / specification
Car pages: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 440

Sources: 1969 Dodge Coronet and Charger AMA Specifications, revised 1969-01-30