1966 Dodge D/Dart ~ 'Mystery, Myth and Misconception'

March 5, 1966

Dick Maxwell, Staff Engineer of the 'Special Performance Group' at Product Planning set forth
the combination for the 1966 Dodge Dart GT with the 273/235 'Commando' Engine and 4-Speed
Manual Transmission 'only'

It was to compete in the 1966 NHRA 'D/Stock' Class {10.60 to 11.29 Wt/Hp} for 1966.

After discussions in 'what was to go into the 273', it was agreed upon that the following items
would be converted into the 273/235 HP 'Commando'

* .495"/.505" Lift ~ 284* Duration ~ 60* Overlap ~ Solid Lifter Camshaft {'Racer Brown' or 'Camcraft'}
* Racer Brown #VR-18X - High-Load Rate Valve Springs {#300 lbs. w/Valve Open}
* Holley #4160 Series - 700 CFM - 'specially-calibrated' Carburetor
* Free-Flowing Open Plenum Intake Manifold {or Carburetor Adapter-Plate}

* Special Calibrated Dual-Point Distributor {w/Vacuum Advance Mechanism removed}

* 'Weber of California' Clutch Package {w/#2500 lb. Spring Load-Rate Pressure Plate and Performance-Rated Clutch Disc}

* Doug Headers {Under-Chassis Type} > To be placed in the Trunk Compartment with a special 'Y-Shaped' Exhaust Pipe connector. {Headers to be installed by Racer}

* 4.86 Gears w/Sure-Grip Differential

* Minor Items {Radio, Antenna and Rear Seat Belts} were deleted, as non-required items.