Vehicle - Hurst/Olds W-40 Option Items List: Specifications
ENGINEType Oldsmobile (LV2) V-8, 307 Cu.In.
Iron Block and Heads, Aluminum Intake Manifold
Bore and Stroke Bore: 3.800" (96.5 mm)
Stroke: 3.385" (85.98 mm)
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Carburetion 1 X 4 Rochester 4MV Quadrajet
Power (SAE Net) 180 bhp @ 4000 RPM
Torque (SAE Net) 245 Lbs. Ft. @ 3200 RPM
Exhaust System Low Restriction, Dual Outlet Mufflers
Fuel Requirements Unleaded
Carb Stop Screw Adjustment 550 RPM - DR
A/C Solenoid Adjustment 650 RPM -DR A/C Off
High Idle Adjustment 750 RPM - Low Step of Fast Idle
Cam (in drive)
Ignition Timing @ 1100 RPM - Diagostic
Connector Grounded 20~ BTDC
Spark Plug Gap .080"
SUSPENSION
Front Independent, Unequal Length Control
Arms, Coil Springs, Anti-sway Bar (1.25 in. Diameter)
Rear Rigid Axle, 4 Trailing Links, Coil
Springs, Anti-sway Bar (.875 in. Diameter)
Rear Shock Absorbers Super Lift Air Shock System (This
System is Covered in the 1983
Chassis Service Manual Page 3D2-5)
STEERING
Type Recirculating Ball, Power Assisted
Ratio 12.70:1
Turns Stop to Stop 2.5
BRAKES
Front 10.5 X 1.0 in. Vented Disc
Rear 9.5 X 2.0 in. Cast Iron Drums
DIMENSION AND CAPACITIES
Wheel Base 108.1 in.
Length 200.0 in.
Width 71.6 in.
Curb Weight 3535 Lbs.
Weight Distribution F/R 58.9%/41.1%
Fuel Tank Capacities 18.1 U.S. Gallons