1966 Mopar 273 2bbl Intake Casting Nos - Page 2

Paul Wong · 03-07-2017, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Dwight, please explain to me just how a combo can be raced for YEARS without an approved intake manifold number in the guide? And what about the 65 cars?

They finally put the 252 manifold in the books after tearing me down for the 10-15th time with my 65 car. There were no intake numbers before that. I don't see why the manifolds are not approved from 64-68 they are all the same with different casting numbers. The early manifolds have the 5/16 bolt holes, though.

James L Miller · 03-09-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by James L Miller

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...360&zoneid=132

Billy, move over, you have company in the one year only intake manifold combo. Everything I found online said the 2536560 p/n was the part number, not the casting number. Well, at least I have the casting to look for. I haven't seen one yet.

I got the CD of the 1966 Chrysler parts book. Yep, just as I thought, the 2536560 is the part number, not the casting number. I think that means I will never find one. Billy you are one up on me if I want to run the 2bbl engine? Maybe I can get NHRA to approve the 340 sixpack manifold with the end carb spots blocked off? Billy would love that! LOL!

David Lee · 03-09-2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by James L Miller

I got the CD of the 1966 Chrysler parts book. Yep, just as I thought, the 2536560 is the part number, not the casting number. I think that means I will never find one. Billy you are one up on me if I want to run the 2bbl engine? Maybe I can get NHRA to approve the 340 sixpack manifold with the end carb spots blocked off? Billy would love that! LOL!

See if you can get a hold of Galen Govier to see if he can clear up this mess between casting numbers and part numbers

James L Miller · 03-09-2017, 11:56 PM

I don't know how to get in touch with Galen. I'm not sure if his white book is a better reference than the Chrysler parts book. I'm thinking no. At this point I'll just try to find any 2bbl intake, preferably the 559 casting. I think that is the correct one. Like Paul said, it would make sense if they made all of them legal. I have a line on a 1971 single plane for a reasonable price, but my battery on my truck needed replaced. I got that done today, got the truck inspected as well. I'll try to pick it up after I get back from the Gators. Just going on Thursday as far as I know. The college where I teach is closed next week for Spring Break. I hope it doesn't rain next week.

Coleydog · 03-10-2017, 01:23 AM

I have a 65 Plymouth with a 273-2 barrel, single plane type. I can get the number tomorrow. I think the casting number is one number off the part number, don't know which way. Too bad Chrysler didn't do a 273 4 barrel on the b-bodys, I'd be tempted to race that car. The 273 feels more powerful than a 318.

03-09-2017, 11:56 PM	#14
James L Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 494 Likes: 6 Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1966 Mopar 273 2bbl Intake Casting Nos I don't know how to get in touch with Galen. I'm not sure if his white book is a better reference than the Chrysler parts book. I'm thinking no. At this point I'll just try to find any 2bbl intake, preferably the 559 casting. I think that is the correct one. Like Paul said, it would make sense if they made all of them legal. I have a line on a 1971 single plane for a reasonable price, but my battery on my truck needed replaced. I got that done today, got the truck inspected as well. I'll try to pick it up after I get back from the Gators. Just going on Thursday as far as I know. The college where I teach is closed next week for Spring Break. I hope it doesn't rain next week. __________________ Mopar 2 Ya!

03-10-2017, 01:23 AM	#15
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 569 Likes: 36 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 1966 Mopar 273 2bbl Intake Casting Nos I have a 65 Plymouth with a 273-2 barrel, single plane type. I can get the number tomorrow. I think the casting number is one number off the part number, don't know which way. Too bad Chrysler didn't do a 273 4 barrel on the b-bodys, I'd be tempted to race that car. The 273 feels more powerful than a 318.