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Old 08-15-2011, 04:27 PM   #6
Paul Ceasrine
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Default Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)

Mungo Jerry,

1968 Numbers;

1968 Dodge Dart GTS 440,,,,,
Weight;,,,,,,,,,, #3208 lbs.
Engine;,,,,,,,,,,, 440/375HP
Wt/Hp,,,,,,,,,,,,,,8.55 wt/hp
Carburetor;,,,,,,Carter 750 AVS (1 11/16" x 1 11/16")
Compression;,10.1 -1 (flat top pistons)
Intake;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Cast Iron Dual-Plane / Low-Riser,,,, (Cast #2806178)
Heads:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.08 Intake / 1.74 Exhaust, Open chamber 79.5 cc's,,,, (Cast #2843906)
Camshaft;,,,,,,,,,.455 Intake Lift / .480 Exhaust Lift,,,, 268*/284* Duration,,,,46* Overlap
Cam Type;,,,,,,,,Hydraulic Lifters, Non-Adjustable rocker arms

1968 Class;,,,,,SS/EA (Super/Stock Only)

Dodge did not build enough cars to qualify for B/SA.
Automatic only cars,,,

Oddity,,,,,,there were only '6' 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 440 cars built at the time of the1968 NHRA Winternationals, yet they were legal entries,,,,

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