New to the sport
 

Building a stock eliminator car starting with a 1969 Barracuda notch back, looking for a good combination, maybe something nobody has tried..thanks for any help

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Well, the 318/230/172 looks pretty good. I guess it will all depend on how fast you want to go and what you're willing to spend. There's a couple out there but not many.

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Where are you located? Probably more experienced MOPAR owners around than you might expect. As usual Billy is spot on and you’ll need a master to work on the Carter two barrel.

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Im in New Brunswick canada, I was looking at that combo 318 230..I think that would be O/S

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Natural P car. Move up to O ( not recommended) , or down to Q (recommended)

Start your new adventure here : http://www.classracerinfo.com/

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You might want to reach out to Mark Howes, they live just north of Saint John, and have small block experience.

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Or just jump in with both feet and build the 440/375 rated at 345hp.

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'69 Barracuda is a great choice, 318, 340, 383 and 440 are all good combinations.

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I just got done building one last summer with a 340. I install a roll cage, this is with no driver and no extra ballast. Pretty light car
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a few photos as I built it

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I agree with Frank!

However, I had no luck with the 2 Brl. on my 318.

The latter 318s like we run and set the record with = Have
a BIG four barrel carb and run O and P and are Fast and
less temperamental.

340/383/440 are all quite good!

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Again im new at this, looks like all 318 in 69 came with a 2bbl but I would be able to use a 4 bbl

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If it’s listed in the guide you can if not listed you can’t. However you decide, welcome to the madness. Looking forward to seeing the results.

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Welcome to class racing, and look forward to another entry in the ACSSA. The 318 2bbl may be your best bet as a budget combo unless you want to make it fast. But we have many local racers in the maritimes running 340's so there is some experience and spare parts for those around. Also I have a 383 here going to together that could get you into the game.

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No 4 Brl in 318s until '76 model year as I remember.

340 is easy and I would be happy to help!

PM me anytime.

Providing you are happy to go .5 to .7 under

1.00+.......Well that is a different storfy!

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The poor 2 bbl is getting a bad rap. It works just fine on the one I help with on Paul Wong's 273 U/S. There is a gentleman in division 5 (Kevin Leinart) with a 318 2 bbl 69 Dart that has good results. Rest in peace Mike Smith nick named (.530 Mike) was a tough racer to beat with his U/SA Plymouth wagon. Many others do really well (Billy Nees). They get effected by the element. That is why you have to have good testing records. The reason it is a budget combo is because there are less cars in those classes. You can still spend good money on any combination to make it cool.

Enjoy yourself and have fun competing. Fast cars don't jump for joy running the slower cars:)

Paul Haszlauer

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Lots of people run 2 barrel carbs. It takes some testing and GOOD record keeping to find the right set-up. I have several friends that run small motors with small carbs - records and testing.

Bottom line - good luck and have fun. Listen to people that run small motors and small carbs. They will help you the most.