WILD WEDGE

摘要

In the Mopar world the Hemi revels in superstar status, while the related big-block wedge is the quiet hero providing power to the masses. Built in large numbers from 1958 through 1978, the wedge came in tall-deck and low-deck configurations, in displacements from 350 to 440 ci. While the Hemi's exotic layout deservedly garners attention, it is the very simplicity and commonness of the big-block wedge that makes these engines attractive. Simple, straightforward, and rugged, the Wedge could be found in all manner of Chrysler products, powering everything from factory muscle cars to trucks, boats, motorhomes, and even industrial units. Though out of production for decades now, the Wedge Mopar is still readily available and remains relatively cheap to build. These days the most popular combinations are built on either the low-deck 400 (B type) or the tall-deck 440 (RB type), the biggest bore versions of their respective series. Jesse Robinson of Robinson Rutters Auto Machine (RRAM) is a long-time Mopar fan, and recognizes the capabilities of the Chrysler Wedge. Building an engine for the 2013 AMSOIL Engine Masters Challenge, Robinson had the ideal venue to showcase the engine's potential, and RRAM's ability to tap into that potential.