1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)

Paul Ceasrine · 08-15-2011, 08:37 PM

Ed,,

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.

Paul Ceasrine · 08-16-2011, 06:03 PM

Almost forgot,,,,,,,another SS/EA ca for 1968,,,

Hemi Moose · 08-17-2011, 12:32 AM

Looks like someone's been busy the last several posts, good info & stats Paul C. Did you find out anymore info or photo's on those other 6 built 440 Dart GTS for SS/EA.

Paul Ceasrine · 08-17-2011, 05:36 PM

The 1968 missing photo that I've been looking for,,,
Front windshield, the car still wears the 1968 Winternationals 'T' for SS/EA Class Winner.

Hemi Moose · 08-17-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

The 1968 missing photo that I've been looking for,,,
Front windshield, the car still wears the 1968 Winternationals 'T' for SS/EA Class Winner.

Very Cool Shot...

Hemi Moose · 08-17-2011, 11:35 PM

Here's another one of Dick Landy's 1968 440 Dart GTS driven by Bob Lambeck...

Hemi Moose · 08-19-2011, 10:33 AM

'68 NHRA Springnationals in Englishtown NJ, Sox & Martin Plymouth 67 Hemi GTX in SS/D takes on Bob Lambeck in Landy's 68 Dodge Dart SS/EA with 440 wedge power. These two Chrysler sponsored teams met many times during class run-offs and eliminations.

08-15-2011, 08:37 PM	#1
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Ed,, 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. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 08-16-2011 at 02:31 PM.

08-16-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Almost forgot,,,,,,,another SS/EA ca for 1968,,,

08-17-2011, 05:36 PM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) The 1968 missing photo that I've been looking for,,, Front windshield, the car still wears the 1968 Winternationals 'T' for SS/EA Class Winner.

08-17-2011, 11:35 PM	#6
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Here's another one of Dick Landy's 1968 440 Dart GTS driven by Bob Lambeck... Last edited by Hemi Moose; 12-24-2012 at 06:00 PM.

08-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#7
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) '68 NHRA Springnationals in Englishtown NJ, Sox & Martin Plymouth 67 Hemi GTX in SS/D takes on Bob Lambeck in Landy's 68 Dodge Dart SS/EA with 440 wedge power. These two Chrysler sponsored teams met many times during class run-offs and eliminations. Last edited by Hemi Moose; 08-19-2011 at 11:30 AM.

08-17-2011, 12:32 AM	#3
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Looks like someone's been busy the last several posts, good info & stats Paul C. Did you find out anymore info or photo's on those other 6 built 440 Dart GTS for SS/EA.