Class and engine for 65 Coronet

gonzo1066 · 06-05-2010, 10:40 PM

Just curious what engine combination is legal for what class in Stock or Super Stock with a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500. If this is the wrong place to ask this question please direct me to a forum that will help.
1st time user Thanks

greg fulk · 06-05-2010, 10:58 PM

What one are you looking to run? (engine wise) Is it a 2-door, 4-door, wagon? Their's a couple good running wagons in stock with 273. here try this http://www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx

Jim Wahl · 06-05-2010, 10:59 PM

Just a little too general a question. It's more complicated than that. Go to the link I provided and click "Dodge" and then "1965". The '65 Coronet is available with everything from a 225 six to the 426 Hemi. You can start here:

http://www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx

X-TECH MAN · 06-06-2010, 06:23 AM

The 383 has been de-rated the last time I looked and is one of the least expensive combos to build besides a 273 (U/SA and stick) and is a nice fast ride for I/S stick or automatic in a 2 or 4 door. Mid 11's capable.

Phillip marvetz · 06-06-2010, 09:49 AM

Go with the 383 Bob, I have a set of heads if you need them.

gonzo1066 · 06-06-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Go with the 383 Bob, I have a set of heads if you need them.

Thanks Phill;
Just in the thinking stages, in a bit I will start thinking about how much money I dont have! This will be long term.

Good to get the help Guys.

treessavoy · 06-08-2010, 10:54 PM

The 426/365 has been rated to 300hp which would put you in G or H stock depending upon the weight of the car....this is a unknown combination whereas the 383 and 273 are proven combos.....the hemi is really expensive to build and run.

Good luck in your choice.

JimR

Phillip marvetz · 06-09-2010, 01:43 AM

I believe the Hemi can only be ran in a post body, The Coronet 500 were hardtops.

X-TECH MAN · 06-09-2010, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I believe the Hemi can only be ran in a post body, The Coronet 500 were hardtops.

Thats is correct for the 65s unless he wants to build a MoPar crate hemi with a single 850 CFM carb for IHRAs crate motered class.

Phillip marvetz · 06-09-2010, 11:24 AM

We don't have any IHRA tracks here in the northwest, Does AHRA have any crate motor classes? There are a couple tracks around that have switched to AHRA.

06-05-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
gonzo1066 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 61 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Class and engine for 65 Coronet Just curious what engine combination is legal for what class in Stock or Super Stock with a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500. If this is the wrong place to ask this question please direct me to a forum that will help. 1st time user Thanks

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greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet What one are you looking to run? (engine wise) Is it a 2-door, 4-door, wagon? Their's a couple good running wagons in stock with 273. here try this http://www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

06-05-2010, 10:59 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet Just a little too general a question. It's more complicated than that. Go to the link I provided and click "Dodge" and then "1965". The '65 Coronet is available with everything from a 225 six to the 426 Hemi. You can start here: http://www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

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X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet The 383 has been de-rated the last time I looked and is one of the least expensive combos to build besides a 273 (U/SA and stick) and is a nice fast ride for I/S stick or automatic in a 2 or 4 door. Mid 11's capable. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 06-06-2010 at 06:26 AM.

06-06-2010, 09:49 AM	#5
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet Go with the 383 Bob, I have a set of heads if you need them. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

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treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet The 426/365 has been rated to 300hp which would put you in G or H stock depending upon the weight of the car....this is a unknown combination whereas the 383 and 273 are proven combos.....the hemi is really expensive to build and run. Good luck in your choice. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

06-09-2010, 01:43 AM	#8
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet I believe the Hemi can only be ran in a post body, The Coronet 500 were hardtops. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

06-09-2010, 11:24 AM	#10
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Class and engine for 65 Coronet We don't have any IHRA tracks here in the northwest, Does AHRA have any crate motor classes? There are a couple tracks around that have switched to AHRA. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder