Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Corporation
- Family
- Chrysler RB big-block
- Displacement
- 426 cubic inches
Also Known As
1963 Plymouth Super Stock 4261963 Plymouth Max Wedge 426Plymouth 426/415Plymouth 426/4251963 Plymouth Super Stock 426-II
Engine profile
1963 Plymouth Super Stock 426 Max Wedge V8
Chrysler RB big-block · 426 cubic inches · Chrysler Corporation
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
High-compression 426
- Value
- 13.5:1, 425 gross hp, 480 lb-ft
- Application
- Optional 1963 Plymouth Super Stock 426 configuration
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1963 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge
Designed for special high-octane fuel and maximum acceleration.
Sources: 1963 Plymouth mid-size cars fact sheet , 1963 Plymouth Super Stock 426 technical service bulletins
Standard-compression 426
- Value
- 11.0:1, 415 gross hp, 470 lb-ft
- Application
- 1963 Plymouth Super Stock 426
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1963 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge
Factory-rated at 5,600 rpm with torque at 4,400 rpm.
Sources: 1963 Plymouth mid-size cars fact sheet , 1963 Plymouth Super Stock 426 technical service bulletins
Super Stock 426-II revision
- Value
- TMP 426-2 from 5-31-01; TMP-HC 426-2 from 6-14-01
- Application
- Revised 1963 Plymouth Super Stock production
- Type
- engine assembly / assembly code
- Car pages
- 1963 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge
Factory bulletin 63-26B also specifies a Roman numeral II on the cylinder-head covers.
Sources: 1963 Plymouth Super Stock 426 technical service bulletins
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Super Stock 426 package across eligible Savoy, Belvedere, Fury, and Sport Fury bodies
1963 Plymouth Savoy Max Wedge
Plymouth called it Super Stock 426; Max Wedge is the familiar enthusiast name.