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Old 08-15-2011, 08:37 PM   #87
Paul Ceasrine
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Default Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)

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1968 SS/EA Class Competitors;
1968 Dodge Dart GTS 440/375HP,,,,,,,,,#3208 lbs. = 8.55 wt/hp (note A)
1968 Camaro SS 396 396/325HP,,,,,,,,,,#3306 lbs. = 10.17 wt/hp (note B)
1968 Camaro SS 396 396/350HP,,,,,,,,,,,#3318 lbs. = 9.53 wt/hp (note B)
1968 Chevelle SS 396 396/375HP,,,,,,,,,,#3567 lbs. = 9.51 wt/hp (note C)
1968 Cobra-Jet Mustang 428/335HP,,,,,,#3267 lbs. = 9.75 wt/hp (note D)

1968 SS/EA Class weight break,,,,,, 8.70 - 9.47 wt/hp (note E)

Note A: Though the 68' Dart GTS 440 had a weight/horsepower factor under
8.70, the NHRA classed the car in SS/EA.
Later, the NHRA would re-factor the 440/375 HP to 365 Horsepower,
and then again to 356 Horsepower.

Note B: The difference between the 68' Camaro SS 396 396/325 HP and 396/350 HP engines was the camshaft, which meant no difference in Super Stock.
Later, the NHRA would re-factor these engines to 360 Horsepower for Super Stock.

Note C: The 68' Chevelle SS 396 396/375 HP was classed in SS/EA. The 396/375 HP
was later re-factored to 390 Horsepower.

Note D: The 68' Cobra-Jet Mustang 428/335 HP was classed in SS/EA. The 428/335 HP
was immediately re-factored to 355 Horsepower by the NHRA for the 1968 season.

Note E: In 1968, this class was car specific, and did not only go by the wt/hp factor.

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