Not a 340,,not to my knowledge.
They started with LA 318's,,then changed to 360's
Mighta been a TYPO You saw,,,,somebody fat-fingered a 3 instead of a 4.
There Were 440's in some of those things!!
EDIT:
Well Mr Ram,,,I see I've already won 2 Thumbs Down.
Lemme see if I can win some more here
Ms Cat Lady had it Correct "1st Cat outa the bag" that the
340 was Out of Production before Ramcharger was intro'd
John S was also correct in saying,,"I don't believe that 340s were ever offered in trucks"
And I stand by my original answer,,,
NO 340 RAMCHARGER,Not to my knowledge.
Sure does seem to be a lot of people answering & giving Thumbs Down who imagine otherwise.
Yet,,,Nobody seems to have posted any ,documentation,etc of a 340 Ramcharger ever being produced,,,have they?
Nor a 340 in Any Mopar Truck,
Nor a 340 in ANY Mopar whatsoever at any time during the Ramcharger's production history....1974 and later
There's NO 340 Ramcharger and never was
*340 was a Passenger Car Only engine
*It was OUT OF PRODUCTION before Ramchargers were introduced to market
*Ramchargers debuted in 1974,,,,
and with the 340 being OUT OF PRODUCTION it was NOT Federally Certified to be used in ANYTHING for1974 model year.
Not Only was it Not Available,,,and Not In Production,,,it was "ILLEGAL" to put one in any Road Vehicle sold as NEW after 1973
In other words,,,NOT EVEN A Dealer could Install a 340 "CRATE MOTOR" for Delivery as a NEW VEHICLE Titled for Hiway Use in 1974.
In Fact,,,A Dealer could not do so at any stage,,because that swap would have constituted bypassing /disabling the approved Emissions System.
Which is a Federal Crime.
Here's a couple of sources;
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http://www.dodgeramcharger.com/
Welcome to DodgeRamcharger.com! Site is dedicated to Dodge Ramcharger and Plymouth TrailDuster owners and enthusiasts.
The Dodge Ramcharger was a large sport utility vehicle built by Dodge from 1974-1993, and based on a shortened-wheelbase version of the Dodge D Series/Ram pickup truck chassis. A Plymouth version, named the Trailduster was also offered from 1974 to 1981. The Dodge Ramcharger was primarily produced as a two-door, four wheel drive vehicle although a two wheel drive version was available.
The Dodge Ramcharger was usually powered by a Chrysler LA engine, the most common was the 318 in (5.2 L) with the 360 in (5.9 L) and even big block RB 440 in (7.2 L) engines in the early years. As a full-size sport-utility, it competed with the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and the fullsize Ford Bronco. A second generation Dodge Ramcharger was produced in Mexico based on the second generation Ram pickup after 1994 but, it was never marketed for sale in the United States
>>>>Note NO mention of 340's in Ramchargers
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_D_Series#Engines
Manufacturer Dodge
Parent company Chrysler Corporation
Production 1961-1980
Successor Dodge Ram
Class Full-size pickup truck
Body style(s) 2-door truck
4-door truck
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Chrysler AD platform
Engines
170 in³ Slant-6 I6
225 in³ Slant-6 I6
1964 426 in³ RB V8, 365 hp (272 kW) and 470 ft.lbf (637 Nm) gross
318 in³ A V8
1965 273 in³ LA V8
1967-1979 383 in³ RB V8, 258 hp (192 kW) and 375 ft.lbf (508 Nm) gross
1967 318 in³ LA V8, 160 hp (119 kW)
1972 360 in³ LA V8, 180 hp (134 kW) net
1972-1979 400 in³ RB V8, 200 hp (149 kW) net
1974-1979 440 in³ RB V8, 235 hp (175 kW) net
In Brazil, it was marketed just with the 318 cu.in. V8
>>>>Note NO mention of 340's in Trucks
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Ramcharger
Dodge Ramcharger
Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation
Also called Plymouth Trailduster (1974-1981)
Production 1974–1993
Successor Dodge Durango
Class Full-size SUV
Body style(s) 2-door SUV
Platform FR/AWD AD
>>>>Engine(s)
>>>>318 in³ LA V8
>>>>360 in³ LA V8
>>>>440 in³ RB V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
3-speed TorqueFlite automatic
Wheelbase 106.0 in (2692 mm)
Length 188.8 in (4796 mm)
Width 79.5 in (2019 mm)
Height 69.7 in (1770 mm)
Related Dodge D Series
Dodge Ram
****No 340
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_LA_engine
Chrysler LA engine
The LA 318 was a 318 in³ (5.2 L) relative of the A 318. Like the A 318, it has a larger bore at 3.91 in (99 mm) as well as a stroke of 3.31 in (84 mm). It appeared shortly after the 273, in 1967, and proved tremendously successful. A version of this engine was available until 2002 when its production ceased.
This engine was used in the following vehicles:
1984-1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Chrysler Valiantlkj
1977-1981 Chrysler LeBaron
1975-1983 Chrysler Cordoba
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Coronet
Dodge Dart
Dodge Diplomat
1991-1999 Dodge Dakota
Dodge Aspen
Dodge Demon
Dodge Dart Sport
***Dodge Ram
***Dodge Ramcharger
***Dodge Ram Van
Dodge Mirada
Plymouth Fury
Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth Satellite
Plymouth Gran Fury
Plymouth Belvedere
Plymouth Volare
Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth Duster
*****Trucks,Vans,Ramcharger ARE Listed w/ 318's
[edit] 340
As the Detroit power wars heated up in the mid 60's, Chrysler decided to produce a small block V8 specifically designed for high performance applications. They wanted a lightweight, high output engine that was equally at home at the drag strip or on an oval track. Thus, the legendary 340 was born.
Performance Design:
Starting with their tried and true 318 LA small block, Chrysler engineers increased the cylinder bores to 4.04 inches (103 mm) while keeping the 318's 3.31 inch stroke. Anticipating higher loads resulting from racing operation, the engineers fitted a forged steel crankshaft instead of the cast one used in the 318. A 4-Barrel carburetor was mated to a high-rise, dual plane intake manifold. This induction setup fed into a set of cylinder heads that are still considered one of the best of that era. The heads were high-flow with big ports, and used 2.02/1.60 inch intake and exhaust valves. An aggressive cam was fitted to take advantage of the much better breathing top end. 1968 4-Speed cars got an even hotter cam, but it was discontinued in 1969. More street friendly hydraulic lifters replaced the solid lifters found on the 273 although power was still highly underated at 275 hp (205 kW) for the 4 barrel and 290 hp (216 kW) for the 6-pack. Using flat-top pistons, the 340's compression ratio was 10.5:1, placing it near the limit of what was possible on pump gas. On top of all this, 340 customers also got a dual timing chain, windage tray and a revised oil pump as standard equipment. The result was an incredibly potent powerplant.
Performance Characteristics:
Like many other performance V8's of the day, for insurance reasons, the 340 engine was underrated at 275 hp (205 kW) with a single four-barrel carburetor and 290 hp (216 kW) with three two barrels. However, in reality both configurations could produce at least 315 to 320 hp (235 to 239 kW). On the street, the 340 delivered as promised. The engine was simply a screamer and many a big block driver found themselves shaking their heads after being beaten by the little Chrysler small block. Within the Chrysler family, the 340 gave nothing away to the 383 on the strip, and totally outclassed it when it came to handling. When coupled with lightweight A and E-Bodies, the 340 setup was a born street-fighter that was equally at home on the track. The engine was praised as a high-winder with good durability, making it popular with circle-track racers. The most potent street version was the "Six Pack" 340, found in the Challenger T/A and AAR 'Cuda.
History:
Due to the combination of rising gas prices and insurance company crackdown on high-performance vehicles, the 340 did not live long. The LA 340 (5.6 L) first appeared in 1968. In 1972, Chrysler dropped the compression ratio to a tame 8.5:1 and used smaller intake valves in the heads, which greatly reduced the engine's output. The engine lingered for a year, but was finally retired in 1973, as the musclecar era was over and Chrysler no longer had a need for a high performance small block. However, some parts from the 340 lived on in Chrysler's 360 truck engine, which was only recently retired in favor of the new Hemi small block.
This engine was used in the following vehicles:
Chrysler Valiant Charger (Australia)
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger
Dodge Dart
Dodge Super Bee
Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth Duster
Plymouth Road Runner
This engine was also powering the French Monica 560.
***** NO TRUCK,NO RAMCHARGER listed as having a 340
[edit] 360
The LA 360 (5.9 L) is version of the LA block bored and stroked to 4.00 by 3.58 in (102 by 91 mm). In the limited-edition 1978-1979 Lil' Red Express, a special High Performance 360 C.I. 4-barrel small block engine code (EH1) which was a modified version of the 360 police engine (E58) producing 225 horsepower (168 kW) net @ 3800 rpm. It appeared in 1971, and was sold until 2003 (known as the Magnum 5.9). It was replaced by the all-new 5.7 345 Hemi.
This engine was used in the following vehicles:
Chrysler 300
Chrysler Valiant & Valiant Charger (Australia)
Chrysler by Chrysler (Australia)
1975-1979 Chrysler Cordoba
1978-1979 Chrysler LeBaron
1977-1981 Chrysler New Yorker
1971-1981 Chrysler Newport
1976-1980 Dodge Aspen
1974 Dodge Challenger
1974-1978 Dodge Charger
1974-1976 Dodge Coronet
1974-1976 Dodge Dart
1978-1979 Dodge Diplomat
1978-1979 Dodge Magnum
1971-1978 Dodge Monaco
1971-1973 Dodge Polara
1971-1980 Dodge D Series
1981-1991 Dodge Ram
1979-1991 Dodge Ram Van/Dodge Ram Wagon
1971-1978 Dodge Sportsman/Dodge Tradesman
1974-1991 Dodge Ramcharger
1974 Plymouth Barracuda
1974-1976 Plymouth Duster
1971-1978 Plymouth Fury
1975-1977, 1980 Plymouth Gran Fury
1974-1983 Plymouth Voyager
1979-1981 Dodge St. Regis
1976-1980 Plymouth Volare and Dodge Minivans
1978-1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express (quickest American production truck in 1978)
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The 318 and 360 are listed as Ramcharger equipment
The 340 is NOT
Ramcharger is a TRUCK.
340 is NOT a Truck Engine
NO 340 Ramcharger
NO 1974 or Later 340 Anything
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http://www.allpar.com/mopar/318.html
Engine Years (USA)* Stroke Bore
3.9 1988-2003 3.31 3.91
273 1964-69 3.31 3.63
318 (5.2) 1967-2002 3.31 3.91
>>>>340 1968-73 3.31 4.04 (NO '74 340)<<<<<
360 (5.9) 1971-2002* 3.58 4.00
488 V-10 1991 - 2002 3.88 4.00
505 V-10 2002 - 3.96 4.03
* “They ended up putting the 360 engines
in a few of the trucks in January and
February 2003.” — Rovell Rangel
"1973 - last year for 340, all 2bbl intakes become dual planes with EGR valves; before all intakes were single plane except 340 4bbl manifolds "
That means,,NO '74 340 Ramcharger.
No 340 Ramcharger in ANY year from it's introduction thru it's cancellation.
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http://www.ramtough.freeservers.com/whats_new.html
"Engines that are common to dodge trucks
THE LA SERIES:273,318,340,360
While the small block is the most popular engine
in Dodge trucks, there is always alot of confusion
about the interchange and differences of the various
small blocks.......
.....While 273's and 340's never came stock in the 72-93 lineage they find their way underhood alot due to
transplants.........
.....The 340 although never installed in a truck from
the factory offers great performance potential if
one is found in reasonable shape......"
So,,,They don't seem to think a 340 Ramcharger was ever produced,either.
Unless "The 340 although never installed in a truck from
the factory " means something besides
"The 340 was never installed in a truck from
the factory "
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That's 6 Refference Sites
3- Ramcharger Specific
1-Chrysler Small-Block Specific
1-Dodge Truck Specific
1-Mopar Engine "Engine Year" Specific
A) It was OUT OF PRODUCTION when Ramcharger was introduced
B) Chrysler NEVER put them in Trucks of any kind
C) It was NOT FEDERALLY CERTIFIED for use in any Road Vehicle after going Out Of Production in 1973
All the Who-Has-What and How-Fast-it-Goes and Thinks-they-Saw-One -Onetime and Thumbs-Down does Not Re-Write History or Change the Facts.
No 340 Ramcharger was ever made by Dodge
Nothing any of the 340 Cheerleaders has presented so far shows that there ever was.
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