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bill dedman · 09-12-2009, 10:13 PM

This is just my opinion, but I don't think Matt Steen's motor is the "D-Dart" 275 HP motor.

Why?
Because you can't run a D-Dart motor in a Valiant, and his car is a Valiant... looks nothing like a Dart, has a different wheelbase, (106" vs. 111") and never had the 275HP option.

He must be running the 235HP "COMMANDO" 273, a different permutation of the 4bbl 1966 motor. The 275 HP motor is not in the Classification guide for Valiants, of ANY year...

09-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#33
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: D/Dart in Stock This is just my opinion, but I don't think Matt Steen's motor is the "D-Dart" 275 HP motor. Why? Because you can't run a D-Dart motor in a Valiant, and his car is a Valiant... looks nothing like a Dart, has a different wheelbase, (106" vs. 111") and never had the 275HP option. He must be running the 235HP "COMMANDO" 273, a different permutation of the 4bbl 1966 motor. The 275 HP motor is not in the Classification guide for Valiants, of ANY year... __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 09-13-2009 at 12:21 AM.