1968 Dodge Charger

Paul Ceasrine · 02-16-2013, 06:37 PM

Motor Trend October 1967

The 'first' 1968 Charger 383/330 HP tested, was an automatic with a 3.23 'open rear'.

Performance Results.......15.47 @ 91 MPH

Test Club Complaint / Recommendation

A) Needs a Sure-Grip rear. The car left a single rubber-stripe about 120 feet long.

B) Recommend a 3.55 Gear-Ratio. The 3.23's are highway friendly, but not good enough to unleash
the low-end torque of the 383 engine. 3.91 Gears would be nice, but they are not available on this
model from the factory.

C) Bigger Tires than the 7.35 x 14" (25.8" Diamater). The little 'Baloney Skins' are near useless, unless you
like to leave long burn-out marks on the pavement. An F-70 x 15" tire would be better suited for
this long-nose car.

D) Could use a little more Camshaft. Low-end torque was good, but the engine wants to open up on the
Top-End.

E) The engine did get 'hot' after a few test runs. The 22" Radiator is adequate, but the Optional 26" unit
would be a better suited for this Big-Block engine.

F) The 727 Automatic Transmission was consistent and moved into gears well.. But for increased performance,
a valve-body shift kit would enhance shift-points

02-16-2013, 06:37 PM	#7
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Charger Motor Trend October 1967 The 'first' 1968 Charger 383/330 HP tested, was an automatic with a 3.23 'open rear'. Performance Results.......15.47 @ 91 MPH Test Club Complaint / Recommendation A) Needs a Sure-Grip rear. The car left a single rubber-stripe about 120 feet long. B) Recommend a 3.55 Gear-Ratio. The 3.23's are highway friendly, but not good enough to unleash the low-end torque of the 383 engine. 3.91 Gears would be nice, but they are not available on this model from the factory. C) Bigger Tires than the 7.35 x 14" (25.8" Diamater). The little 'Baloney Skins' are near useless, unless you like to leave long burn-out marks on the pavement. An F-70 x 15" tire would be better suited for this long-nose car. D) Could use a little more Camshaft. Low-end torque was good, but the engine wants to open up on the Top-End. E) The engine did get 'hot' after a few test runs. The 22" Radiator is adequate, but the Optional 26" unit would be a better suited for this Big-Block engine. F) The 727 Automatic Transmission was consistent and moved into gears well.. But for increased performance, a valve-body shift kit would enhance shift-points Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 02-17-2013 at 11:01 PM.