Do you have a dustless blaster guy in your area? I would wet blast it and save lots of time for other work. It will cost a little but if you make more than 50 cents an hour it’s worth it.
My 273 in my 66 Barracuda. When I put the vintage Offy intake and Holley carb on it, I couldn't use the super cool stock air cleaner. So I bought a black crinkle air cleaner and a 383 commando pie plate from Mancini Racing. Then I had a local sign shop make a 273 sticker to go over the 383. Not...
With all the difficulties of installing a BB in an A body, the distributor is in the front. All worth it to me. Tired of laying across the fender or carb trying to tweak or work the distributor. I love it up front.
I'm in the same boat, crate engine not an option. I have a 66 Barracuda Formula S and my 273 is numbers matching and needs a rebuild. I am in SW CO. and don't know any mopar minded reliable engine builders here. I am willing to travel for the right builder.
I have a 3.23:1 sure grip 7-1/4" rear end in my 66 Barracuda Formula S. My question is will I need to replace the carrier if I go to 3.55? Where is the break? Thanks.
I have a 66 Barracuda Formula S that was delivered 10-12-1965 according to the certicard. My question is do I have the 65 and earlier engine with the unique intake/ head angle bolts or the later. I would like to use a newer dual plane intake. Driver side casting # 2465330-4. Passenger side...