🏎️The 413 Max Wedge achieved track records and established Chrysler's credibility in 1962.
🚀In 1963, Chrysler upped their game with the more powerful and larger 426 Max Wedge.
⚙️The 426 Max Wedge came with two compression ratios: 11:1 and 13.5:1.
🔥The 426 Max Wedge had impressive horsepower ratings: 415 and 425 horsepower.
🌪️The 426 Max Wedge featured improved internals, including forged steel crankshaft and aluminum pistons.
What were the key features of the 413 Max Wedge?
—The key features of the 413 Max Wedge were its track record-breaking performance, increased cubic inches, and high compression ratios.
How did the 426 Max Wedge improve upon the 413 Max Wedge?
—The 426 Max Wedge had a larger displacement, more compression ratios, and higher horsepower ratings compared to the 413 Max Wedge.
What were the two compression ratios available for the 426 Max Wedge?
—The 426 Max Wedge came with two compression ratios: 11:1 and 13.5:1.
What were the horsepower ratings for the 426 Max Wedge?
—The 426 Max Wedge achieved impressive horsepower ratings of 415 and 425 horsepower, depending on the compression ratio.
What were the notable improvements in the internals of the 426 Max Wedge?
—The 426 Max Wedge featured a forged steel crankshaft, magnafluxed connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons.
00:00In 1962, Chrysler introduced the 413 Max Wedge, gaining credibility and track record-breaking performance.
00:30The 426 Max Wedge was the successor to the 413 Max Wedge, offering even more power and performance.
00:50The 426 Max Wedge came with two compression ratios: 11:1 and 13.5:1, each designed for different applications.
01:20The horsepower ratings for the 426 Max Wedge were impressive: 415 and 425 horsepower, depending on the compression ratio.
02:26The internals of the 426 Max Wedge featured forged steel crankshafts, magnafluxed connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons.
