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

HEMI-Powered wrote:
> 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

Thanks.  I've never seen a D-Dart... only read about 'em.  I have high
regard for the 273 hi-po engines!  For my first car, I nearly bought a '66
Barracuda with the early 318 in it.  A knowledgeable friend (who had a '69
Swinger 340) steered me away from it.  I wound-up buying a '68 340-S,
which
is now setup for bracket racing (best: 11.34 at 118.6mph).  Even when it
was
as-it-came-to-me (99% stock w/ 3.23:1 cogs), it was no slouch.
Bryan