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Two-door hardtop · 400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)

1973 Dodge Charger Hardtop 400 2-barrel V8

The regular-fuel 400 two-barrel was an available big-block power team in the Charger Hardtop.

1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 440 — fuselage B-body, front three-quarter view
Exact 1973 Charger reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 440” by Sicnag / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Charger Hardtop
Body style
Two-door hardtop
Engine
400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)
Transmission
TorqueFlite automatic

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1973 Dodge Charger: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Current carDodge Charger Hardtop 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Rallye Hardtop 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Coupe 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger Rallye Coupe 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger SE 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door formal hardtop
Dodge Charger Hardtop 225 Slant Six225 cu in Slant Six, 1-barrel carburetor (105 net hp)3-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Hardtop 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Hardtop 400 4-barrel V8400 cu in high-performance V8, 4-barrel carburetor (260 net hp / 335 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Rallye Hardtop 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Rallye Hardtop 340 V8340 cu in V8, 4-barrel carburetor (240 net hp / 295 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Rallye Hardtop 400 4-barrel V8400 cu in high-performance V8, 4-barrel carburetor (260 net hp / 335 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Rallye Hardtop 440 V8440 cu in high-performance V8, 4-barrel carburetor (280 net hp / 380 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop

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Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1973 Dodge Charger Hardtop 400 2-barrel V8. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Scheduled topics
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Applicability stated
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Exact references
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  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 18,000 mi · Mileage-only replacement interval.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — emission-control services · checked

  • Carburetor air-cleaner elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Carburetor air-cleaner element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 24 months · Replace every two years; clean annually.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — emission-control services · checked

  • Brake linings and front wheel bearingsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake linings and front wheel bearings

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 12 months · Inspect annually; inspect brake hose and tubing every second oil change.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — normal-service schedule · checked

  • Front suspension and steering linkageView intervals, applicability and sources

    Front suspension and steering linkage

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 36,000 mi / 36 months · Lubricate at the interval that occurs first; inspect seals during each six-month service.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, pp. 0-3–0-4 — normal-service schedule and six-month service list · checked

  • Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    The order numbers below establish replacement-filter fitment only; they do not establish a service interval. Confirm the installed engine, VIN, build date, and filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1973 · United States

    400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004

    K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1973 · 400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1973 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1973 Dodge Charger 400 cu in application row — HP-2004 · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Dodge — 1973 Charger factory sales brochure (81-205-3027)
  2. CarGurus — 1973 Charger model, engine, styling, and chassis overview

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