1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Seen it on the list at BRAINERD - Super Stock Qualifying

Anyone know what motor this car has.Is it the 273 ?? if so what is the rated HP and what would this car weigh.

5008 SS/K Matt Steen, Marshall MN, '66 Valiant 10.880 11.30 -0.420


http://dragracecentral.com/stories/p...933-00582E.JPG

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

The only performance (4 barrel) V8 available in that car was the 273/235hp. It is currently rated at 210hp. Jim

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Clarification:

The NHRA Class. Guide lists the '66 Valiant 273 4bbl "Commando" motor as having factored HP of 210 for Stock; 230 for Super Stock.

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Would anyone know what the legal weight would be for this car in SS/K trim...

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Oops. You are correct sir! 230hp in SS and 210hp in Stk. Very unique car.Jim

230hp X 12 = 2760 + 170 = 2930lbs in SS/K

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Minimum weight for this car in SS/K trim is 2930.

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

I just like the old mopars don't see many like this in SS.You see more of them in Stock.
Thanks for the info.
My father ran SS/K back in the early to mid 80s In a Demon low Comp. 340 motor had to weigh 3520 with driver.Here is a picture of it back then.

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...99b7fd48cb.jpg

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Nice car; nice picture!!! Thanks!

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

Neat car!!! So, is the 289 'Stang (NHRA 215hp) and the 283 Duece (NHRA 241hp) that much better combos than 273 Valiant???

Re: 1966 Valiant SS/K ??
 

He must be changing valve springs after every round. I'm not sure on the math but that thing must be pulling upwards of 7900-8200 RPM