The Chrysler 361 V8 made its first appearance in 1958 as a fuel injected engine along with the new Chrysler 350. The 361 would see use in Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler automobiles until it was phased out in the end of 1966. Most of the early fuel injected 361 engines were sent back to the dealer for a carburetor “upgrade” so it is difficult to find these motors now with fuel injection. It seems strange to say that switching from fuel injection to a carburetor would be considered an upgrade but undoubtedly the original fuel injection systems on the 361 were extremely unreliable.
Chrysler used the 361 engine in a lot of its more popular cars during the mid 60s including the Plymouth Fury. Also the 361 had the honor of being offered in the famous Dodge Charger during its first year of production in 1966.
1958 with Fuel InjectionMax Brake Horsepower = 320 @ 4800 rpmMax Torque = 400 @ 2800 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 10.0Firing Order = 18436572 1959 with 2 Barrel CarbMax Brake Horsepower = 295 @ 4600 rpmMax Torque = 385 @ 2800 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 10.1Firing Order = 18436572 1959 with 2 x 4 Barrel CarbsMax Brake Horsepower = 305 @ 4600 rpmMax Torque = 400 @ 2800 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 10.1Firing Order = 18436572 1960 with 2 Barrel CarbMax Brake Horsepower = 295 @ 4600 rpmMax Torque = 390 @ 2800 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 10.0Firing Order = 18436572 1960 - 1962 with 4 Barrel Carb Max Brake Horsepower = 305 @ 4800 rpmMax Torque = 395 @ 3000 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 10.0Firing Order = 18436572 1960 with 2 X 4 Barrel CarbsMax Brake Horsepower = 310 @ 4800 rpmMax Torque = 435 @ 2800 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 10.0Firing Order = 18436572 1961 - 1966 with 2 Barrel CarbMax Brake Horsepower = 265 @ 4600 rpmMax Torque = 380 @ 2400 rpmStroke = 3.375Bore = 4.125Compression = 9.0Firing Order = 18436572 