Car classification ?

will prater · 06-12-2011, 02:40 PM

I am having trouble using the class guide to figure out what class my car would fit using the 1970- 383 (304hp rating) GT motor with OEM heads for fresh air package.The car is a 68 Dart set up for SS with either hood, GTS or hemi.
Thanks

Ernie Neal · 06-12-2011, 04:49 PM

I think the hemi or even a plain jane 318 trim car is a natural D car @ 3055 lbs. and could drop to C weight @ 2905 or add and run E @ 3210. I think the GTS package is natural F @ 3365 can run E @ 3210 or G @ 3520. Might want to get this verified, I think it's right maybe Travis can check it when he gets back from Joliet.

Ernie

SStockDart · 06-12-2011, 06:09 PM

I don't see where you got the 304 HP rating? With OEM heads, the GT Rating is 300HP. With replacement heads, the HP is 309. That would put the OEM engine in GT/EA with the fiberglass components, and GT/FA with the GTS body. With the replacement heads, it would fit in GT/DA and GT/FA.

Ed Wright · 06-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Shoulda stayed away, right Will? LOL

will prater · 06-12-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Shoulda stayed away, right Will? LOL

Yep, every since the late 70's when you corrupted me with your SS car then the Super Modified Camaro I have been addicted. Deb is real proud of you and has a few words for you................hahahaha

will prater · 06-12-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SStockDart

I don't see where you got the 304 HP rating? With OEM heads, the GT Rating is 300HP. With replacement heads, the HP is 309. That would put the OEM engine in GT/EA with the fiberglass components, and GT/FA with the GTS body. With the replacement heads, it would fit in GT/DA and GT/FA.

I thought I read in the 1970 Dodge car classification guide for GT it was 304 for auto and 300 for stick. But all of this is pretty confusing for an old computer illiterate guy. I guess I am not too sure where to be looking. Jim Hale has a motor for me and told me I could run my hemi hood because it was a fresh air package motor. He wasn't exactly sure where it would fall as a GT car. And I think he said it was a 70.

Thanks for the help.

Paul Precht · 06-12-2011, 10:55 PM

70 383 is 304HP in GT, I'm doing the same motor, which will power my Sport Fury until the Challenger is done.

SStockDart · 06-13-2011, 01:03 AM

You are correct, and I was wrong. I now see where the 1970 - 383 is 304 HP with the oem heads, for GT. That would put a 1968 lightweight in GT/DA and a GTS in F.

06-12-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
will prater Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carthage, MO Posts: 108 Likes: 2 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Car classification ? I am having trouble using the class guide to figure out what class my car would fit using the 1970- 383 (304hp rating) GT motor with OEM heads for fresh air package.The car is a 68 Dart set up for SS with either hood, GTS or hemi. Thanks

06-12-2011, 04:49 PM	#2
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 532 Likes: 170 Liked 328 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Car classification ? I think the hemi or even a plain jane 318 trim car is a natural D car @ 3055 lbs. and could drop to C weight @ 2905 or add and run E @ 3210. I think the GTS package is natural F @ 3365 can run E @ 3210 or G @ 3520. Might want to get this verified, I think it's right maybe Travis can check it when he gets back from Joliet. Ernie

06-12-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,178 Likes: 880 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Car classification ? I don't see where you got the 304 HP rating? With OEM heads, the GT Rating is 300HP. With replacement heads, the HP is 309. That would put the OEM engine in GT/EA with the fiberglass components, and GT/FA with the GTS body. With the replacement heads, it would fit in GT/DA and GT/FA.

06-12-2011, 09:08 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Car classification ? Shoulda stayed away, right Will? LOL __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 361 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Car classification ? 70 383 is 304HP in GT, I'm doing the same motor, which will power my Sport Fury until the Challenger is done.

06-13-2011, 01:03 AM	#8
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,178 Likes: 880 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Car classification ? You are correct, and I was wrong. I now see where the 1970 - 383 is 304 HP with the oem heads, for GT. That would put a 1968 lightweight in GT/DA and a GTS in F.