1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Engine Specifications

In 1970 the Dodge Challenger T/A came with only one engine.

For the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A, the 340 Six Pack engine was the standard engine. No other engine options were available. The engine was factory rated at 290 horsepower at 5,000 RPM and 345 ft. lbs. of torque at 3,400 RPM. The compression ratio was 10.5:1 and it had three 2 barrel carburetors.

This article will include the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A engine and its specifications. This includes the engine code, cost, displacement, horsepower, torque, compression ratio, camshaft, lifter type, valve sizes, bore, stroke, air cleaner, exhaust, fuel and carburetion.

1970 Challenger T/A Engine Specifications

1970 Dodge Challenger T/A.
1970 Dodge Challenger TA

The 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A was available with the following engine.

  • 340 Six Pack

1970 was the first and only year for the Dodge Challenger T/A and the 340 Six Pack engine.

1970 Dodge Challenger T/A With a 340 Six Pack

The 340 Six Pack was the only engine for the 1970 Challenger T/A. This was the first and only year for the Challenger T/A and the 340 Six Pack engine.

There were some differences between the 340 Six Pack and the 340 4 barrel. The Six Pack had the following:

  • Three 2 barrel Holley carburetors.
  • Edelbrok aluminum intake manifold.
  • The block was reinforced with additional material in the main bearing webs so racers could modify it to 4 bolt mains.
  • Cylinder head castings were modified (pushrods holes) so racers could expand the ports.
  • The valve train used different rockers (adjustable and offset) and pushrods (longer) to accommodate the heads.
1970 Challenger T/A with a 340 Six Pack engine.
1970 Challenger TA with a 340 Six Pack engine

The engine code was E55. Let’s take a look at the specifications.

Specifications340 Six Pack
Displacement340
Bore and Stroke4.04″ x 3.31″
Horsepower 290 @ 5,000 RPM
Torque345 @ 3,400 RPM
Compression Ratio10.5:1
CamshaftHigh lift, high performance
Cam Duration/Overlap268°/276°/44°
Cam Lift.429″/.444″
Lifter TypeHydraulic
Valve Diameter, Intake2.02″
Valve Diameter, Exhaust1.60″
CarburetionThree Holley 2-bbl
Air CleanerUnsilenced
Exhaust SystemDual, low restriction
Fuel RecommendedPremium
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A engine Specifications.

That’s the complete list of engines available for the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. If you have any questions to ask me about the engine options or specifications for the 1970 Challenger T/A car model, send us an email found specifically on my contact page or comment below.

About 39 years ago I assembled my first Mopar engine, it was for a 1970 ‘Cuda. It’s at that time my hands on experience with Mopar cars and engines, including the 440, started. Although my research of the engines started years earlier.

Kevin Garce video displaying many Challenger T/A cars.

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Article Resources

  • Plymouth Technical Service Bulletin No. 70-25-8
  • Dodge Technical Service Bulletin No. D70-25-2
  • Dodge Product Information Bulletin #11A
  • Dodge Challenger T/A Price & Order Information Bulletin
  • Dodge Challenger T/A Information Booklet
  • 1970 Dodge Service Manual
  • Google Books: Chrysler Engines 1922-1998

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