1974 Plymouth Duster 360 Engine Specifications
In 1974 the Plymouth Duster 360 came with only one engine.
For the 1974 Plymouth Duster 360, the 360 high performance 4 barrel engine was the standard engine. No other engine options were available. The engine was rated at 245 horsepower at 4,800 RPM and 320 ft. lbs. of torque at 3,600 RPM. The engine had a 8.4:1 compression ratio.
This article will include the 1974 Plymouth Duster 360 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.
1974 Plymouth Duster 360 Engine Specifications
The 1974 Plymouth Duster 360 was available with the following engine.
- 360 4-barrel
1974 Plymouth Duster 360 With a 360 4-barrel
The 360 4-barrel was the only engine for the 1974 Plymouth Duster 360.
This was the first time it was available for the Duster model. The 360 4 barrel replaced the 340 4 barrel.
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 Carter 4-bbl |
| Air Cleaner | Low restriction |
| Exhaust System | Dual, low restriction |
| Fuel Recommended | Regular |
That’s the complete list of engines available for the 1974 Plymouth Duster 360. If you have any questions to ask me about the engine options or specifications for the 1974 Duster 360 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.
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Article Resources
- 1974 Plymouth Service Manual
- Google Books: Chrysler Engines 1922-1998
