'66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction

bill dedman · 12-19-2009, 12:53 AM

Paul asked: "Where are you going, and how fast do you want to get there?"

Answer: to the finish line, and, ASAP.

I have had a couple of races in my time, and the A-engine/A-Body cars I've owned have always acquitted themselves amirably in the smallish venues I've tried my hand in.... particularly, with regard to racing against big blocks.
Still, I know I'd probably be better of with a 383/400 with a turbo than this 360/centrifugal blower.

Day after tomorrow, I'll be 71....

This 360 probably will provide all the fun I should have, at my age... LOL!

Paul Ceasrine · 12-19-2009, 06:12 AM

Alan,
Thanks for restoring my memory. Another weak-link in the 273, that could have easily been corrected. Hour-glass shaped lifters. Yes, good for
increased lubrication, but shaky for racing purposes (above 6000 RPM).
Hard to believe the D-Dart had those units, to go along with stock
push-rods. We bent many a stock pushrods, while utilizing stock valve springs (210 lb. rated w/valve open), and broke (split) numerous lifters.
I just wonder how many guys with the D-Dart ran into valve train component problems with those high-rated tension valve springs.
Bill,
Happy Birthday to a young 71. But don't do it. Stay with the small block, and just try to improve the performance. I still have nightmares of working on the big-block in my Cuda. I wake-up, with (8) spark-plugs looking at me at the end of the bed, singing "Changes" by David Bowie

Paul

ddartdude · 12-19-2009, 09:52 AM

Bill,
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alan

X-TECH MAN · 12-20-2009, 08:11 AM

[QUOTE=bill dedman

Day after tomorrow, I'll be 71[/QUOTE]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an old fart from another old fart.............LOL.

bill dedman · 12-21-2009, 12:52 AM

Terry, you're just all jolly because there's somebody on here older than YOU!!! LOL!

If my wife finds out about the stroker and the 2nd blower, I probably won't be around to write a thank-you note, so, I'll do it, now!!!

Thanks to everyone who wrote well wishes for me on my 71'st birthday.

For anyone who cares.... I have the bill from the hospital for my "delivery" on 12/20/'38.

It's $29.00....

That's $440.14 in 2009 dollars.... STILL A BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Ceasrine · 12-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Bill, I bet your wife knew about that thought, 6 months before it entered your brain

Paul

bill dedman · 12-22-2009, 04:40 PM

Yeah; if I'd listened to her, I'd have a turbocharged, stroked, 383 in there, but I like a challenge....

Four head bolts and two Vortechs.... Now, THERE'S a challenge... LOL!

Paul Ceasrine · 12-23-2009, 05:49 AM

Bill,
If I did my math correctly, doesn't 4-head bolts x (2) Vortechs = BOOM!!
Paul

bill dedman · 12-24-2009, 12:05 AM

Probably....

We may find out........ LOL!

That's one way to get rid of this P.O.S. time-bomb short block...

12-19-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Paul asked: "Where are you going, and how fast do you want to get there?" Answer: to the finish line, and, ASAP. I have had a couple of races in my time, and the A-engine/A-Body cars I've owned have always acquitted themselves amirably in the smallish venues I've tried my hand in.... particularly, with regard to racing against big blocks. Still, I know I'd probably be better of with a 383/400 with a turbo than this 360/centrifugal blower. Day after tomorrow, I'll be 71.... This 360 probably will provide all the fun I should have, at my age... LOL! __________________ Bill

12-19-2009, 06:12 AM	#2
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Alan, Thanks for restoring my memory. Another weak-link in the 273, that could have easily been corrected. Hour-glass shaped lifters. Yes, good for increased lubrication, but shaky for racing purposes (above 6000 RPM). Hard to believe the D-Dart had those units, to go along with stock push-rods. We bent many a stock pushrods, while utilizing stock valve springs (210 lb. rated w/valve open), and broke (split) numerous lifters. I just wonder how many guys with the D-Dart ran into valve train component problems with those high-rated tension valve springs. Bill, Happy Birthday to a young 71. But don't do it. Stay with the small block, and just try to improve the performance. I still have nightmares of working on the big-block in my Cuda. I wake-up, with (8) spark-plugs looking at me at the end of the bed, singing "Changes" by David Bowie Paul

12-19-2009, 09:52 AM	#3
ddartdude Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Bill, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alan

12-20-2009, 08:11 AM	#4
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction [QUOTE=bill dedman Day after tomorrow, I'll be 71[/QUOTE] HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an old fart from another old fart.............LOL.

12-21-2009, 12:52 AM	#5
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Terry, you're just all jolly because there's somebody on here older than YOU!!! LOL! If my wife finds out about the stroker and the 2nd blower, I probably won't be around to write a thank-you note, so, I'll do it, now!!! Thanks to everyone who wrote well wishes for me on my 71'st birthday. For anyone who cares.... I have the bill from the hospital for my "delivery" on 12/20/'38. It's $29.00.... That's $440.14 in 2009 dollars.... STILL A BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Bill

12-22-2009, 04:34 PM	#6
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Bill, I bet your wife knew about that thought, 6 months before it entered your brain Paul

12-22-2009, 04:40 PM	#7
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Yeah; if I'd listened to her, I'd have a turbocharged, stroked, 383 in there, but I like a challenge.... Four head bolts and two Vortechs.... Now, THERE'S a challenge... LOL! __________________ Bill

12-23-2009, 05:49 AM	#8
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Bill, If I did my math correctly, doesn't 4-head bolts x (2) Vortechs = BOOM!! Paul

12-24-2009, 12:05 AM	#9
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Probably.... We may find out........ LOL! That's one way to get rid of this P.O.S. time-bomb short block... __________________ Bill