Mopar Blasts From The Past

bill dedman · 12-09-2008, 08:05 PM

Bill,

You are, of course, 1000-percent keyrect on all counts!

I had completely forgotten that the "Commando" 273 was available in the 3rd-generation Valiants.

NHRA has recently de-factored that engine from its OEM rating of 235 down to 210, and it looks like some of them might be viable contenders in K/SA once again. Bill Bushmaker's daughter is running one in Div. VI and has run nearly a second under with a minimum of testing. 12.0s's at two different tracks for her '65 Valiant 2-door post. It's a natural J/SA car ballasted to K/SA.

Thanks a LOT for the quick and accurate reply!

Bill

12-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#9
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Mopar Blasts From The Past Bill, You are, of course, 1000-percent keyrect on all counts! I had completely forgotten that the "Commando" 273 was available in the 3rd-generation Valiants. NHRA has recently de-factored that engine from its OEM rating of 235 down to 210, and it looks like some of them might be viable contenders in K/SA once again. Bill Bushmaker's daughter is running one in Div. VI and has run nearly a second under with a minimum of testing. 12.0s's at two different tracks for her '65 Valiant 2-door post. It's a natural J/SA car ballasted to K/SA. Thanks a LOT for the quick and accurate reply! Bill __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 12-09-2008 at 08:12 PM.