[Paul Ceasrine]

Mike,

Car Craft did an article (February 1967 Car Craft Magazine) about
Mr. Norm's '383' 1967 Dart build.

I would imagine the information was gathered in December 1966, for the February 1967 print date.

Car & Driver Magazine had an article about the 1967 '383' Barracuda
in their April 1967 Road Test.

I would imagine that information was gathered in February 1967, for the
April 1967 print date.

Car & Driver documented a 1/4 mile performance test of
15.40 @ 92 MPH.
And a follow up test with a professional drag racer driving, with a
result of 15.06 @ 93.5 MPH.

Hot Rod Magazine later tested another 383, Barracuda Fastback, 4-speed.
With a performance tune-up, they got a best time of 14.80 @ 94.10 MPH.
(Air cleaner removed and advanced timing)

All tests were with a 383 Barracuda Fastback, 4-speed, and a 3.23 Sure-Grip Posi.
Of course a Formula 'S' with D70 x 14" tires.
6.21" tire width x 25.32" diameter.

Car weight #3202 lbs.
Engine rated at 280 Horsepower

The 383 engine had a restricted 525 CFM Carter AFB carburetor,
due to the restrictve exhaust system.
The dual exhaust pipes were small 1 7/8" size. Smaller than an
intermediate 383 B-Body car.
They had to use the smaller dimension piping, to fit under the chassis.

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