Re: For Sale: 1968 Dodge Polara show winner, must see photos / rare classic

Bryan added these comments in the current discussion du jour ...

> Interesting info & story, Jerry.  My old (c 1975) Direct
> Connection manual states that in '66, there was a special
> version of the 273 that was installed in Darts and dubbed the
> "D-Dart".  It had a Holley 4V carb, steel tube-headers, and a
> solid lifter camshaft.  It made 275hp (1hp/ci).  Not too 
> shabby!  Was yours a D-Dart? Bryan
> 
D-Darts were very, very rare. I don't know if you could get one 
from the factory or had to build it from Mopar Parts. Mine was the 
standard optional 273 V-8 with small Carter AFB and a single 
exhaust, 4-speed, and 3.23 gears, and was rated 235 bhp, but my 
pariticular car was much quicker than the numbers would indicate. I 
didn't say so before, but another H.S, friend had a 1966 Barracuda 
Formula S equpped exactly the same way, and I could easily whip his 
ass. I never did anything special, as I said, my engine's 
tolerances were probably all towards the side of the scale that 
contributes to good performance, while my two friend's cars were 
the opposite.

-- 
HP, aka Jerry