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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine
Dan,
340/275 HP, horsepower re-factor to 310 HP.
Not sure on how the NHRA knew, but they did.
Chrysler Performance was informed of the rating back in December
1967.
Thats when the Southern California Dodge Dealers started building
the E/S Dart GTS that Bill Shrewsberry raced.
The #3150 lb. 68' 340 Dart GTS and 340 Barracuda's still were successful in E/S and E/SA, running 12.80's.
Imagine them running in G/S in 1968,,,,,,,  |
Paul,
OK, that makes more sense now that you give the dates. In December 67 the 68s would have been on sale for a few months.
As crazy as things were back then, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the competing manufacturers got access to a 340 and made sure that NHRA Tech was aware of the numbers the car ran. Just as a courtesy, of course.