I have a '69 300 two door hardtop with a 440 that is 100% stock, never been rebuilt, that ran the 1/4 in 15.7. For its size it moves out nicely and will run all day at 70 mph on the freeway, which most Roadrunners can't do because of the way they are usually geared. On the street these two cars would be side by side because you don't race them for a quarter mile at a time in the city. In this race the 300 kept up for 1/8 mile. And the 300 weighs in at 4200 lbs versus the RR at 3500 lbs, the 440's got the torque, 480 ft lbs at 3000 rpm
+Paul Hunter I had a big 300 back in the late 80's in HS and loved it, we put a ton of miles on it back then.....love to have another but, the prices they want today for some of these classics is NOT-justifiable, they will always be a $500 car to me....not a $7500 car! I'll pass at today's prices. Thanks for watching.
I had a 69 , 300 back when I was way too young. My dad got it from a mechanic friend who liked to make things go fast and it did. It had a 440 that had been tweaked a little. It would outrun a few of the local hot rods in the 1/4. It would outrun about all of in a mile. It was so high geared I ran almost the entire 1/4 before shifting out of 2nd.
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@Arthur Jimmy thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
I had a 383 Roadrunner in 1969, and it was quite a bit quicker than this one. It ran mid fourteens at 98mph. Wondering what gearing the one in this video had ?
Just came across this. I had a 1970 300 4dht with the 350hp blue motor. My big regret was that I never took it to the dragstrip. Seeing this 1969 300 in full street trim with white strip tires gives me some idea. I always wondered what my 300 would do in the 1/4 mile. My guess is that it would be a little slower than this one. By the way, some of you guys are way off with your weight estimates. A big block B body weighs closer to 4,000 lbs than 3500 lbs, and a 2 door Newport, 300 or NY weighs about 4500lbs. My 4 door 300 weighed 4650 lbs.
I think the c bodies need to be hard tops if you want the most style from the fuselage era. Sadly, everyone sent them to the crusher. The convertibles have the opposite problem -- everyone figured they will be highly collectible someday, so they preserved many, many examples. Because demand is lukewarm at best, ragtop prices are quite low. We're talking toyota corolla money for one that's pristine.
I had a 70 300 back in the eighties. Fastest I've ever been in a car. Buried the speedometer way back in the dash on highway 40 in Chesterfield, MO one night, only headlights on the road. We had to top 130, I just held it floored for like 3 miles maybe more. So much front end lift at top speed it floated real creepy like the front wheels were rudders. 2.73 gears, dual exhaust, tune that Carter AVS a little and flip the air cleaner lid upside down duh, recurve the distributor a bit, burnouts for days and who doesn't love the sound of those secondary's opening up on an RB motor? Bowaaaahhhhh. 5200 rpm sounded like an indy car when I was 18. The tickets and points killed my license.
I believe the 69 300 had the tnt 440 will out run a 383 road runner it depends on which motor the 300 has in it the tnt 440 had way more power than a regular 440 command motor did
Pretty sad most people cant even change their own plugs on a "modern" vehicle. Nor can you replace a starter or alternator without rippin the front end off first on lots of "modern" vehicles. Imo its the "modern" vehicles that are sad but hey thats just my opinion.
No, only boosted. You can build a Big Block to 700+ NA HP and also boost/charge them. My 383 has never been beaten by a V6 and it resides in a Fullsize. Drive it almost daily since 1988.
I have a '69 300 two door hardtop with a 440 that is 100% stock, never been rebuilt, that ran the 1/4 in 15.7. For its size it moves out nicely and will run all day at 70 mph on the freeway, which most Roadrunners can't do because of the way they are usually geared. On the street these two cars would be side by side because you don't race them for a quarter mile at a time in the city. In this race the 300 kept up for 1/8 mile. And the 300 weighs in at 4200 lbs versus the RR at 3500 lbs, the 440's got the torque, 480 ft lbs at 3000 rpm
+Paul Hunter I had a big 300 back in the late 80's in HS and loved it, we put a ton of miles on it back then.....love to have another but, the prices they want today for some of these classics is NOT-justifiable, they will always be a $500 car to me....not a $7500 car! I'll pass at today's prices. Thanks for watching.
I had a 69 , 300 back when I was way too young. My dad got it from a mechanic friend who liked to make things go fast and it did. It had a 440 that had been tweaked a little. It would outrun a few of the local hot rods in the 1/4. It would outrun about all of in a mile. It was so high geared I ran almost the entire 1/4 before shifting out of 2nd.
Kind of heavy cars, but the fuselage body is beautiful.
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@Arthur Jimmy thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
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That 300 has a top end of UNLIMITED! Makes telephone poles look like picket fences at speedometer buried speeds.
I had a 383 Roadrunner in 1969, and it was quite a bit quicker than this one. It ran mid fourteens at 98mph. Wondering what gearing the one in this video had ?
Probably 3.23
Just came across this. I had a 1970 300 4dht with the 350hp blue motor. My big regret was that I never took it to the dragstrip. Seeing this 1969 300 in full street trim with white strip tires gives me some idea. I always wondered what my 300 would do in the 1/4 mile. My guess is that it would be a little slower than this one.
By the way, some of you guys are way off with your weight estimates. A big block B body weighs closer to 4,000 lbs than 3500 lbs, and a 2 door Newport, 300 or NY weighs about 4500lbs. My 4 door 300 weighed 4650 lbs.
This one was also a convertible which has additional structure. What a nice driving car it must be. Still have my '66 Sport Fury convertible. Love it.
I think the c bodies need to be hard tops if you want the most style from the fuselage era. Sadly, everyone sent them to the crusher. The convertibles have the opposite problem -- everyone figured they will be highly collectible someday, so they preserved many, many examples. Because demand is lukewarm at best, ragtop prices are quite low. We're talking toyota corolla money for one that's pristine.
That Chrysler is the way to go!
Battleship New Jersey vs. Battleship North Carolina....
I had a 70 300 back in the eighties. Fastest I've ever been in a car. Buried the speedometer way back in the dash on highway 40 in Chesterfield, MO one night, only headlights on the road. We had to top 130, I just held it floored for like 3 miles maybe more. So much front end lift at top speed it floated real creepy like the front wheels were rudders. 2.73 gears, dual exhaust, tune that Carter AVS a little and flip the air cleaner lid upside down duh, recurve the distributor a bit, burnouts for days and who doesn't love the sound of those secondary's opening up on an RB motor? Bowaaaahhhhh. 5200 rpm sounded like an indy car when I was 18. The tickets and points killed my license.
I don’t believe you drove an automobile 130 miles per hour, especially on a public road.
15 second time for a 5000 pound land barge isn't too bad.
4200 lbs ragtop
1969 Chrysler New Yorker and 300 - standard 440 4 BBL. - 375 h.p.
Tony trotta
Standard 440 -350 hp
High performance 440 - 375 hp
@@paulhunter9613 Yes, you are correct!
350 hp tnt 440 375
I believe the 69 300 had the tnt 440 will out run a 383 road runner it depends on which motor the 300 has in it the tnt 440 had way more power than a regular 440 command motor did
the 300 weighs about 1000 pounds more
The TNT put out 375 compared to 350 for the regular 440.
lol, These guys remind me of the 2 old guys on the muppets show. and,,,whats a tree eighty tree?
This ones a real get up and mover.....Im crying over here.
Have you tried medications for that?
Haaa yeah, but cut me off on 75, see who's quarter panel goes crinkley crumpley crap.
That 440 Chrysler 300 must've need a tune-up. It should have wasted that 383 Roadrunner. Could've been "driver error" too, though.
Or maybe it's that the 300 weighs 700lbs. more than the Roadrunner.
The rear axle is 2.75 on the 300 a 3.55 would knock off 1 second in the quarter. I have a stock 69 300 ragtop k motor 350 hp
slopar
Hot80s Considering how heavy they are, they move pretty nicely. Mopar or no car, man.
Hehe, very original comment.
Pretty sad modern v6 will run quicker
Plymouth roadrunner yeah but they way 1000 pounds less.
Not really. Modern technology in a plastic disposable car worth nothing in 10 years. Classic old cars are fun, even if slow.
Pretty sad most people cant even change their own plugs on a "modern" vehicle. Nor can you replace a starter or alternator without rippin the front end off first on lots of "modern" vehicles. Imo its the "modern" vehicles that are sad but hey thats just my opinion.
No, only boosted. You can build a Big Block to 700+ NA HP and also boost/charge them. My 383 has never been beaten by a V6 and it resides in a Fullsize. Drive it almost daily since 1988.