D/Dart in Stock

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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Bill,
I think the only information that the NHRA has listed on the 66' D-Dart is that it was listed from the factory as a Super Stock Package.
It was listed in the car description from Dodge as equipped with
a Super Stock 66 Engine.
S.C. 364 (Special Order Engine)
That's what the NHRA is going by?
But, in 1966 the only Super Stock class in the NHRA was S/S or S/SA.
Of course the car is listed as a D-Dart. And designated for the D/Stock
class by the NHRA. As built, the car met the legal requirements.
Weight 2946 and horsepower 275.
Whether 50 cars were actually built is still debateable. Back then, it appears that as long as a VIN #'s list with 50 cars produced was sent to the NHRA, the car could be approved for the class designated. Nobody did any in depth investigation. Some paper-shuffling probably occurred
on the D-Dart production, accidentally-on-pupose.
The D-Dart, (Super Stock Package) is really a misnomer. Now, if the
current 273/235 was (re-rated to 210 HP), maybe and quite possibly the
273/275 D-Dart could at least have a (250 HP re-factor). At least, thats
a start in the right direction. But, who wants to run that car. Are they
any 1966 Darts left in America. Probably easier to find a DeLorean
PC

accidentally-on-purpose.

This from the Dodge Technical Service Bulletin, April 18, 1966

" This bulletin covers a general and detailed specifacations on the 1966 Maximum Performance Drag Package. The first four digits of the car serial number LO23 identify these cars."

Also describes the engine "The engine is basicly the 273 cu. in, hi-performance model modified for maximum performance"

Also an ad from Walker Dodge in Canoga Park, CA ciyca 1966; " The limited production Drag Package Dart. Stock from the factory with 273 CU IN. Rated At 275HP. Dodge Built only 50 Of These Cars....
Stock equpiped with" and the ad goes on with the basics of the car.