273 235HP Barracuda

Michael Colaluca · 04-01-2013, 01:28 AM

I have been looking at this combination, an was wondering why more people don't utilize this combination? It has .100 domes, solid lift cam with decent lift, and a carter afb carb.

I know the came combination can be ran in valiants and darts. However, I haven't seen any of the 65-67 darts/valiants/barracudas using the combination. Could this be a decent combination?

Rory McNeil · 04-01-2013, 01:46 AM

Here in Div. 6, Bill Bushmakers daughter Angela runs a 65 Valiant with this combination, and it is a pretty strong runner.

GTX JOHN · 04-01-2013, 03:00 AM

There is a new one being finished in Div. 7 and I have
a hunch it will be very FAST!

Michael Colaluca · 04-01-2013, 03:31 AM

I was thinking that it would be a killer combo. Just goes to show some of my late night research is paying off!

Greg Reimer 7376 · 04-01-2013, 08:57 AM

I remember some guy having a maroon Dart GT with a 273 and a 4 speed. Other than the Cragar SS's, it was pretty stock, and that thing would really surprise you.Another thing that was out there that was silent but deadly was a 340 4 speed Duster. Too bad more of those weren't produced. I guess 383 Road runners, 440 GTX's and the mighty Hemi got most of the attention back then.

Todd Boyer · 04-01-2013, 11:07 AM

Matt Steen runs a 273/235 Valiant in SS/K also. Has run 10.50s I believe. Matt is located in Minnesota.

65signet · 04-01-2013, 05:41 PM

I am building a 65 just been gathering parts for a little while.

Dyno · 04-01-2013, 06:53 PM

A couple of stockers in Minnesota.

Geerhead55 · 04-02-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376

I remember some guy having a maroon Dart GT with a 273 and a 4 speed. Other than the Cragar SS's, it was pretty stock, and that thing would really surprise you.Another thing that was out there that was silent but deadly was a 340 4 speed Duster. Too bad more of those weren't produced. I guess 383 Road runners, 440 GTX's and the mighty Hemi got most of the attention back then.

Never saw a slow 340,,,back in the day, on the street,, or even up to today on the track, I was always amused by the factory "275" horsepower rating!
Danny Durham

ss wannabee · 04-02-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Never saw a slow 340,,,back in the day, on the street,, or even up to today on the track, I was always amused by the factory "275" horsepower rating!
Danny Durham

Think the 340 Duster...was quite common in SS/I...and SS/IA back in the day...

04-01-2013, 01:28 AM	#1
Michael Colaluca Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	273 235HP Barracuda I have been looking at this combination, an was wondering why more people don't utilize this combination? It has .100 domes, solid lift cam with decent lift, and a carter afb carb. I know the came combination can be ran in valiants and darts. However, I haven't seen any of the 65-67 darts/valiants/barracudas using the combination. Could this be a decent combination?

04-01-2013, 01:46 AM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda Here in Div. 6, Bill Bushmakers daughter Angela runs a 65 Valiant with this combination, and it is a pretty strong runner. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

04-01-2013, 03:00 AM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda There is a new one being finished in Div. 7 and I have a hunch it will be very FAST!

04-01-2013, 03:31 AM	#4
Michael Colaluca Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda I was thinking that it would be a killer combo. Just goes to show some of my late night research is paying off!

04-01-2013, 08:57 AM	#5
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,135 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda I remember some guy having a maroon Dart GT with a 273 and a 4 speed. Other than the Cragar SS's, it was pretty stock, and that thing would really surprise you.Another thing that was out there that was silent but deadly was a 340 4 speed Duster. Too bad more of those weren't produced. I guess 383 Road runners, 440 GTX's and the mighty Hemi got most of the attention back then.

04-01-2013, 11:07 AM	#6
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda Matt Steen runs a 273/235 Valiant in SS/K also. Has run 10.50s I believe. Matt is located in Minnesota.

04-01-2013, 05:41 PM	#7
65signet Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Dorado Ca. Posts: 122 Likes: 296 Liked 44 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda I am building a 65 just been gathering parts for a little while.

04-01-2013, 06:53 PM	#8
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,135 Liked 684 Times in 204 Posts	Re: 273 235HP Barracuda A couple of stockers in Minnesota.