What engine came stock in my 1973 Road Runner
Asked by Guru9GZDL Jul 31, 2017 at 04:43 PM about the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Question type: General
Vin# RM21L3R3215XX for my car. I can't find a reference for an engine L code for 1973. What would it be? The car was made in Canada. I don't have a fender tag or build sheet for the car.
6 Answers
The standard engine was an exclusive 383 cu in (6.3 L) "Roadrunner" V8 engine rated at 335 bhp A option was the 426 CID Hemi rated at 425 bhp (and 490 lb·ft of torque.
73 engine 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 340 cu in (5.6 L) V8 440 cu in (7.2 L) V8 sorry that was the 68 version with the 383 and 426
The VIN decoder I looked at does not have an L engine option. Perhaps Canada had a different code that was not used in American made cars. http://www.lhmopars.com/vin66-74.htm
how can I tell if my 1968 road runner is a original 440 engine
Guru9YF2WT answered 3 years ago
I believe there was a limited production of 50 l code made in Canada , I know a guy that work at Chrysler parts warehouse that had 1 & still own it
Anything from a 318 to a 440. The 318 was the base engine.
