Gettin' back into it.. - Page 2

Philip Saran · 01-03-2011, 02:52 PM

[QUOTE=I have wondered how my 65 Valiant 2 dr sedan would do with the 273 in it. I want to get back on the track, but I want to be able to go rounds.[/QUOTE]

There is just such a car up in Division 6, Bill Bushmaker built this same car
for his daughter and it has gone rounds at most races they enter.

bigshow2966 · 01-03-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Philip Saran

There is just such a car up in Division 6, Bill Bushmaker built this same car
for his daughter and it has gone rounds at most races they enter.

There was one at the Tri-State Div. 5 race too. J or K/SA.

treessavoy · 01-04-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by borninamopar

Hey Dick.. After researching it a little more..I am considering building my 98 Dakota R/T or one of my other cars. I didn't realize I would be running against the new DP and Mustwangs..bad choice. I have a couple of other cars I can work with too.
I have wondered how my 65 Valiant 2 dr sedan would do with the 273 in it. I want to get back on the track, but I want to be able to go rounds.

I am considering building my '64 Valiant sedan with a 273 two barrel, it seems to fit in P/SA and some of the guys have had success with this engine in B body's inj lower classes.

JimR

GTX JOHN · 01-04-2011, 04:47 PM

Just my opinion Jim......... but the four barrel 273 looks a lot better to me. I believe the engine is at 220 and can run Edelbrock Alum. Intake. The Wongs and Bushmakers both run the combo and are FAST. The old Mopar Race Manuels aways suggest not running a 2 Bl. in a class that can run 4 BL. My boys 318 Wagon in P/SA can run Small or Large Thermoquads (up to 800 CFM) and a very efficient intake allowing it to Spin 7000 RPM comfortable. Every time we have tried a 2 Bl. it just doesn't want to run much over 5,500. There is a racer in Vegas building a GT car with 273 2 Bl. and I am watching to see how he does.
Also be aware that the Casting # on 915 only needs to be correct.....No matter when it was cast on Julian date IE: head can be cast a different year than car it is on if casting # is right!

Just my .02 for what is is worth .. .......John Irving

01-03-2011, 02:52 PM	#1
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 168 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Gettin' back into it.. [QUOTE=I have wondered how my 65 Valiant 2 dr sedan would do with the 273 in it. I want to get back on the track, but I want to be able to go rounds.[/QUOTE] There is just such a car up in Division 6, Bill Bushmaker built this same car for his daughter and it has gone rounds at most races they enter. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

01-04-2011, 04:47 PM	#4
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,743 Likes: 2,837 Liked 2,517 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Gettin' back into it.. Just my opinion Jim......... but the four barrel 273 looks a lot better to me. I believe the engine is at 220 and can run Edelbrock Alum. Intake. The Wongs and Bushmakers both run the combo and are FAST. The old Mopar Race Manuels aways suggest not running a 2 Bl. in a class that can run 4 BL. My boys 318 Wagon in P/SA can run Small or Large Thermoquads (up to 800 CFM) and a very efficient intake allowing it to Spin 7000 RPM comfortable. Every time we have tried a 2 Bl. it just doesn't want to run much over 5,500. There is a racer in Vegas building a GT car with 273 2 Bl. and I am watching to see how he does. Also be aware that the Casting # on 915 only needs to be correct.....No matter when it was cast on Julian date IE: head can be cast a different year than car it is on if casting # is right! Just my .02 for what is is worth .. .......John Irving Last edited by GTX JOHN; 01-04-2011 at 05:00 PM.