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What does this fender code mean? N31

Joemoy29

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What is te n31 optional compression ratio?
BS23:
Plymouth Barracuda
Special, 'Cuda
2 Door Hardtop

H2B: 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1972
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA

221900: Sequence number

E55: 340 cid 4 barrel V8 275hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
GB5: Bright Blue Poly Exterior Color
A6X9: Trim - Basic, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
000: Full Door Panels
B05: Build Date: November 05
176177: Order number

V1X : Full Vinyl Top, Black
U: USA Specifications
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56: Bucket Seats
G15: Tinted Windshield
G36: OS Dual Racing Mirrors

J25: 3 Speed Wipers
J54: Sport Hood
L25: Trunk Lamp
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M25: Wide sill moldings

N31: Optional Engine Compression Ratio
M88: Decklid Moldings Treatment
N23: Electronic Ignition System
N41: Dual Exhaust
N42: Chrome Exhaust Tips

N85: Tachometer
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V6X: Longitudinal Stripes, Black
EN2: End of Sales Codes
 

Joemoy29

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thank you. they really didn't get to the bottom of it. they were suggesting it could have been lower CR rather than higher like I thought. very interesting
 

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Always something new to learn.
Reduced compression ratio for markets with poor gasoline quality.
I wonder how this was accomplished?
I would guess that they used thicker head gaskets or some head modifications rather than new pistons.
Be interesting to check what heads were used?
Curious.
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Grady Cain

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Yes, the thread didn't really explain "optional compression ratio" in detail. I just linked to it as a jumping off point. I was curious to try to research that option code for myself (and you) and that's where the trail started. I'm still looking into it. My uncle was the service manager at a local Dodge dealer during the mid 60's and into the mid 70's and may know what that was all about. Unfortunately being in his 80's with the onset of Alzheimer's makes for difficulty in getting complete stories of the 'Mopar glory days' out of him. I'll give it a shot next time I see him. As paharamia says, "Always something new to learn." I couldn't agree more...
 

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Good catch! Ms always come before Ns.
 
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