1968 Match Race '383 Road Runner' vs 'Cutlass 350 Ram-Rod'

Frank,

This is no knock on the 383 Road Runner,

1968 Cutlass 'Ram Rod' Coupe {674 built}
350/325 HP
4-Speed {Only}
Shipping Weight #3271 lbs.
Weight-to-Horsepower {10.06} = 1968 NHRA Class = E/Stock

* 11.0-1 Compression Ratio {Flat-Top Pistons}
* Special #5 Casting High-Flow Rate Cylinder Heads {#397742}
* 2.00" Intake Valve ~ 1.63" Exhaust Valve
* 60.6 CC {Minimum Combustion Chamber} {64 CC from Factory}
* Hydraulic Camshaft {Part #402194} {.474" Lift ~ 308* Duration ~ 86* Overlap}
* High-Load Rate Valve Springs
* Rochester MV Carburetor {800 CFM} 'specially calibrated'
* 'OAI' Outside Air Induction {Under Front Bumper Fresh-Air Vent Scoops}
* Dual-Snorkel Air Cleaner

* 3.91 or 4.33 Gears
* M-20 {Wide-Ratio} of M-21 {Close-Ratio} Transmission

* Special Calibrated Single-Point Distributor
* Special Large Harmonic Balancer
* Heavy-Duty Radiator
* 6-Blade Fan
* Fan-Clutch

Specialty Items
Engine Internals {Rods and Pistons} were 'Select A' components.
Cylinder Walls {hand-honed} for additional Piston Skirt clearance {.003" to .0035"}
Plastic Inner Fenderwells {weight savings}
Manual Brakes 'only'
Exhaust Piping {2 1/4" Primary ~ 2" Secondary}