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bill dedman · 11-21-2008, 12:07 AM

Thanks, Travis. That all makes perfect sense.

Jim posted a website that told how to convert a 235hp 273 into a D Dart spec race car. It gave then-current prices for the parts, not including the Doug's headers, which can't have been cheap.

Minus the headers, the cost was $415.32 in 1966. That is the equivalent of $2,738.04 in 2008... not a cheap conversion. With that inflated 275hp rating to deal with, no wonder more weren't raced.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion. I appreciate all the good info!!!

Bill

11-21-2008, 12:07 AM	#23
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Whither 1966 D Darts for Stock Thanks, Travis. That all makes perfect sense. Jim posted a website that told how to convert a 235hp 273 into a D Dart spec race car. It gave then-current prices for the parts, not including the Doug's headers, which can't have been cheap. Minus the headers, the cost was $415.32 in 1966. That is the equivalent of $2,738.04 in 2008... not a cheap conversion. With that inflated 275hp rating to deal with, no wonder more weren't raced. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion. I appreciate all the good info!!! Bill __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 11-22-2008 at 12:56 AM.