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Paul Ceasrine · 07-20-2010, 08:43 AM

Jeff,
On the 440/375HP rating verus the 428/335HP Cobra-Jet rating.
Yes, unfavorable HP ratings.
But, in 1968, Dick Landy's GSS 440 Dart ran in SS/EA versus the
Ford factory automatic 68 1/2' 428/335HP Cobra-Jets. (NHRA re-factored to 365HP in 68')
Landy won the class, and had the lowest SS/EA time at 11.91.

With 7" slicks in the stock class. a major problem for the A-Body.
As I had one, and can testify.

I would agree though the 375HP a little high with that hydraulic cam,
cast iron intake and 750 AVS, and 10.1-1 compression.
What is the HP factor now. 350HP for stock and 356HP for S/S. More in line.

PC

07-20-2010, 08:43 AM	#14
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Mopar To Release Lost A-Body 1/4 Mile Test Results Jeff, On the 440/375HP rating verus the 428/335HP Cobra-Jet rating. Yes, unfavorable HP ratings. But, in 1968, Dick Landy's GSS 440 Dart ran in SS/EA versus the Ford factory automatic 68 1/2' 428/335HP Cobra-Jets. (NHRA re-factored to 365HP in 68') Landy won the class, and had the lowest SS/EA time at 11.91. With 7" slicks in the stock class. a major problem for the A-Body. As I had one, and can testify. I would agree though the 375HP a little high with that hydraulic cam, cast iron intake and 750 AVS, and 10.1-1 compression. What is the HP factor now. 350HP for stock and 356HP for S/S. More in line. PC Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 07-20-2010 at 08:59 AM.