Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Gordie Kissner]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Actually, Ronnie, the 318 2-bbl at 185 is one of those "Why doesn't somebody do that?" combinations for me. I know everyboy complains that the carb is too small, but the '65 273 with the same specs is rated at 176. Surely 45 cubic inches is worth 9 hp!

Great thread guys!
You've answered my question on what to do with the 318 2bbl Volare Wagon,or the 79 slant 6 4spd 2dr Volare and all the spare parts in the back corner of the shop!
Our son is showing interest in racing and either one with an auto would appear to be somewhat competitive and affordable class racing starter car for him.
Does anybody know if a scattershield was ever made for the slant 6?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Gordie Kissner

Does anybody know if a scattershield was ever made for the slant 6?

Not required on a 4 or 6 cylinder. The approved flywheel and clutch is, though.

I'd love to see a Super Six , 4 speed in V/Stock.

[Gordie Kissner]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Not required on a 4 or 6 cylinder. The approved flywheel and clutch is, though.

I'd love to see a Super Six , 4 speed in V/Stock.

I knew it wasn't required Mark, I was just thinking if there were any floating around it would be nice to get a hold of one for added strength and safety.

I can't help but think that a 4spd 2-bbl Super Six could be competitive in U or V, question is could it be done on a budget and live?? I have a bunch of B-body 8 3/4 stuff that would bolt in and a couple of 833 A-body 4spds(one Liberty) that are also a direct bolt in, you would have to live with the ratio but I think they would survive ok behind a 2900lb "buzzin half dozen" if the clutch was right. It would be fun to play with since I have several of these cars and engines floating around..lol!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Gordie Kissner

I knew it wasn't required Mark, I was just thinking if there were any floating around it would be nice to get a hold of one for added strength and safety.

I can't help but think that a 4spd 2-bbl Super Six could be competitive in U or V, question is could it be done on a budget and live?? I have a bunch of B-body 8 3/4 stuff that would bolt in and a couple of 833 A-body 4spds(one Liberty) that are also a direct bolt in, you would have to live with the ratio but I think they would survive ok behind a 2900lb "buzzin half dozen" if the clutch was right. It would be fun to play with since I have several of these cars and engines floating around..lol!

Just remember , a stick car will break stuff ,even in V/Stock

I'd slick- shift the Chrysler 4 speed and try it. Get yourself an approved diaphragm p.p. and rag disc and shim it out a little until it barely wants to slip on the 3-4 shift.
We're not spending any money on this thread..remember .

[cicero819]

What about the LB8v6 FI engine 2.8 132 hp in the same Camaro 1987? I've tried to find the carb version in many scrapyards and no luck on the carb and intake. Claude

[Phillip marvetz]

" Does anybody know if a scattershield was ever made for the slant 6?"

You have to use a adapter plate and a small block bellhousing.

[MikeMoller]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Actually, Ronnie, the 318 2-bbl at 185 is one of those "Why doesn't somebody do that?" combinations for me. I know everyboy complains that the carb is too small, but the '65 273 with the same specs is rated at 176. Surely 45 cubic inches is worth 9 hp!

Looks like this engine is availablle in more than one year

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

Looks like this engine is availablle in more than one year

1967 thru 1981 to be exact.

[Billy Nees]

For those of you who missed the "fireworks".

[lvd2340]

This has been quite the interesting post, especially for those looking to get into the class on a "budget" if there even is such a thing in this class.

Would this combo be any good? 67 Plymouth/Dodge 273 4bbl which is factory rated at 235hp but only rated 210 by NHRA. These were 10.5-1 motors with a falt tappet cam and adjustable rockers. Only reason i ask is i have one of these engines sitting under our bench out of a 67 Dart GT i once had. In a Barracuda fastback looks like it would be an M car.