I read the first paragraph and just about barfed. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Facts About the Mopar 273 Small Block and Why You Should Build One
Bro I had a Stepside Dodge w the OD 4 spd /6 that would FIRE EM UP!. But, it was a Mopar....His sister's 65 mustang with a 200 inch 6 could spin the tires at will.
Maybe turning right on a rainy day.
My mom has a 65 mustang (she bought new) with a 200 inch 6.
No way would it spin the tires in the traditional sence, believe me I have tried.
He starts talking about the Commando coming out in 65 which is true. Dodge called there's Charger 273 no mention of that. One of those guys that thinks all 273-4 engines were Commandos. Then in 66 they came out with a Super Commando. No, Plymouth didn’t have one. Dodge did for the D Dart. Someone didn't do their homework.And this makes you barf, why???
That's a lot of typing and I only have 2 fingers that work for that. LOL I remember that guy now. I responded on another "not so fancy" website. He still hasn't done his homework. He was nice enough to plug FABO later on in his ramblings.2 things in my humble opinion (and yes I own a active 273 car/ engine.)
1) the author is bringing to light info about the 273 in a positive light. Not bad as there is 95% of the car community that knows nothing about it. Good for parts, good for sales good all the way around for MoPar guys and gals.
2) The author is very vague and the article is all fluff.
Honestly there is more written about the /6 then the 273. It was written around click bate. Let’s face it, most of us on here could had written better. But we have not. Come on toolmanmike! Fire up that typewriter and get rolling as you have some of the best info on a 273 on the net.
Cheers!
Me too. And not very well.That's a lot of typing and I only have 2 fingers that work for that.
Oh that would be funThere was an A body racer that I mentioned about a year or so back, his name was John Clapp. He ran a 273 powered 64 Dart GT back in the 60's & 70's in Stock Eliminator & was quite successful. After I mentioned his name, his children found & contacted me. I had a very long discussion with his daughter & I have been trying to locate his Dart so I can restore it back to it's original glory.
Many times the major factor. I have always believed in using what ya got,and try to make the best of it.had on hand
Many times the major factor. I have always believed in using what ya got,and try to make the best of it.
Yes! I spent WAY more $ than I should had and mine went to 8k once Lots of horsepower on the Dyno at that rpm but i decided for the sake of my mechanical valve train I lightened up the springs and she spins happily at 6k now.I like one of the comments from readers that says they rev to 8500.
I have one. Are they an historical document yet?When was the last time you saw a P.A.W. catalog? Man those things stopped .45 acp
I'm jealous. I only have the sticker on my toolbox.I have one. Are they an historical document yet?
One of those guys that thinks all 273-4 engines were Commandos
Yes! I spent WAY more $ than I should had and mine went to 8k once Lots of horsepower on the Dyno at that rpm but i decided for the sake of my mechanical valve train I lightened up the springs and she spins happily at 6k now.
Ahhhh, I see my post now. Good thing I signed it or I would be grouped with all the rest of the "anonymous users"