Guest Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Hello folks,This is my first post on this forum.Am looking at a '66 300 with 440. Car is sport model with buckets and council package. How do I tell if the 440 is the TNT or not? I have been told about the dual aspirators on the air cleaner but is there anything else I should be looking for? Any thoughts on a good price for a rust free 300 with good body, 10 year old paint (original color, original wheels, leather, factory air, fair interior?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Check the VIN # and use the varioius online decoders (http://www.autohobbydigest.com/decodevin.php)...That might tell you. Also, the engine itself will have a stamped code behind the water pump that may help you out.As for price, NADA lists between $4000 to $7750 for Low to Average Retail, depending on condition.Welcome to the 300 Club...I have a 63 Convertible. If you need help locating information, let me know...I have dozens of links to parts resources, forums, clubs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moepar Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Hi. My husband & I have two 300's (a 70 & 71) both with the 440's. The way to tell just by eyeballing the engine as to if it's the TNT or base model 440 is the exhaust manifolds. The base model's immediately curve downwards whereas the TNT/Commando engines the exhaust manifolds turn upwards & back.Hope this helps you.Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Dawn,Nice to see another 300 owner in NC <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 In 1966, the first year for the 440 V-8 and the first year no 300 letter car was in the mix, you could order a regular Chrysler 300 with buckets and console in a two door hardtop or convertible (I think even in a 4-door too). Basically, it might look similar inside to the prior year's 300-L, but was just a 300.The upgrade camshaft did not appear until the 1967 model year, along with the high-rise exhaust manifolds and a few other things that made the GTX-style 375 horsepower motor different than the normal 350 horsepower 440.There is a road test of a 1966 Chrysler 300 (what they might have called 300-M if it'd been a continuation of that earlier letter series) with a 440 TNT and such. I recall them saying the "TNT" meant "twin snorkles" and "twin exhaust", referring to the dual snorkle air cleaner and the factory dual exhaust. There was also a TNT air cleaner pie pan too. The fact that the normal camshaft was used is the reason for the 365 horsepower rating that year. In 1967, the hp cam and hp exhaust manifolds were added to the mix for 375 horsepower. Maybe a different carb too, depending on whether it was a federal or California emissions car.As the TNT Package was an option, there should be a corresponding sales code on the data plate under the hood, on the driver's side inner fender. The engine code in the VIN would be something to check on too, but the sales code should nail it down as to "regular" or "TNT", I suspect.Just some thoughts,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moepar Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Hey RobertYes, good to know other 300 folks. I've included a detail shot of a '69 300 TNT 440 I happened to be able to see at a recent show after I saw your post. I hope this may help you.Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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