1974 Dodge Charger Rallye Engine Options and Specifications
In 1974 the Dodge Charger Rallye could be ordered with five different engines.
For the 1974 Charger Rallye, the 318 2 barrel engine was the standard engine. Four engine options were available including the 360 High Performance 4 barrel, the 400 4 barrel Std., the 400 4 barrel with dual exhaust and the 440 High Performance 4 barrel.
This article will include the 1974 Charger Rallye engine options and their 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.
1974 Dodge Charger Rallye Engine Options and Specifications
The 1974 Charger Rallye came with the following engines.
- 318 2 barrel (Standard)
- 360 High Performance 4 barrel (Optional)
- 400 4 barrel Std. (Optional)
- 400 4-barrel w/ Dual Exhaust (Optional)
- 440 High Performance 4 barrel (Optional)
1974 Dodge Charger Rallye with a 318 2-barrel Engine
In 1974 the 318 2-barrel was the standard engine for the Charger Rallye. The engine was little changed from 1973 with similar compression and horsepower.
The engine code was E44. let’s take a look at the specifications.
| Specifications | 318 2-barrel |
| Displacement | 318 |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.91″ x 3.31″ |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 3,600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 @ 2,000 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 240°/248°/26° |
| Cam Lift | .373″/.399″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 1.78″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.50″ |
| Carburetion | 2-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Single Snorkel |
| Exhaust System | Single |
| Fuel Recommended | Regular |
1974 Charger Rallye With a 360 High Performance 4-barrel
The 360 High Performance 4-barrel engine was available as an option for the 1974 Charger Rallye. This is the first time it was available for the Charger. The 360 4 barrel replaced the 340 4 barrel.
This engine came with dual exhaust.
The rated horsepower, 245 @ 4,800, was five more than the 340 from the previous year. The rated torque, 320 @ 3,600 rpm was also more than the 340 engine. The 360 shared the same camshaft as the 340 engine.
The engine code was E58. Let’s take a look at the specifications.
| Specifications | 360 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 360 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.00″ x 3.58″ |
| Horsepower | 245 @ 4,800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 @ 3,600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Camshaft | High lift, high performance |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 268°/276°/44° |
| Cam Lift | .429″/.444″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 1.88″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.60″ |
| Carburetion | Single 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Single snorkel, low restriction |
| Exhaust System | Dual |
| Fuel Recommended | Regular |
1974 Dodge Charger Rallye With a 400 4-barrel Std.
The 400 4-barrel engine was optional for the 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye. The engine code was E64. Let’s take a close look at the 400 4 barrel engine specifications.
| Specifications | 400 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 400 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.342″ x 3.375″ |
| Horsepower (Net) | 205 @ 4,400 RPM |
| Torque (Net) | 310 @ 2,400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Camshaft | Hydraulic |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 260°/268°/38° |
| Cam Lift | .434″/.430″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 2.08″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.74″ |
| Carburetion | Single 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Single snorkel |
| Exhaust System | Single |
| Fuel Recommended | Regular |
1974 Dodge Charger Rallye With a 400 High Performance 4-barrel
The 400 4-barrel High Performance engine was optional for the 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye. The engine code is E68. Let’s take a close look at the 400 4 barrel engine specifications.
| Specifications | 400 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 400 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.342″ x 3.375″ |
| Horsepower (Net) | 250 @ 4,800 RPM |
| Torque (Net) | 330 @ 3,400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Camshaft | High lift, high performance |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 268°/284°/46° |
| Cam Lift | .450″/.464″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 2.08″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.74″ |
| Carburetion | Single 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Dual Snorkel |
| Exhaust System | Dual, low restriction |
| Fuel Recommended | Regular |
1974 Charger Rallye With a 440 High Performance 4-barrel
The 440 High Performance 4-barrel was available for the 1974 Charger Rallye. The engine’s compression ratio remained the same but the horsepower and torque slightly decreased from the previous year.
The engine code was 86. Let’s take a look at the specifications.
| Specifications | 440 4-barrel |
| Displacement | 440 |
| Bore and Stroke | 4.32″ x 3.75″ |
| Horsepower (Net) | 275 @ 4,400 RPM |
| Torque (Net) | 375 @ 3,200 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Camshaft | High lift, long duration, high overlap |
| Cam Duration/Overlap | 268°/284°/46° |
| Cam Lift | .450″/.464″ |
| Lifter Type | Hydraulic |
| Valve Diameter, Intake | 2.08″ |
| Valve Diameter, Exhaust | 1.74″ |
| Carburetion | Single Carter 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Dual Snorkel |
| Exhaust System | Dual, low restriction |
| Fuel Recommended | Regular |
That’s the complete list of engines available for the 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye. If you have any questions to ask me about the engine options or specifications for the 1974 Charger Rallye car model, send us an email found specifically on my contact page or comment below.
About 38 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.
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Article Resources
- 1974 Dodge Service Manual
- 1974 Dodge Charger Dealer Brochure
- 1974 Dodge Dealer’s Data Book
- Google Books: Chrysler Engines 1922-1998
