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[Fla 66 cuda]

Originally Posted by Smitty Nice! 273 was in line with the 283, 289? Was there a high performance version?

Yes two 273's were offered
one was a 185 hp 2bbl / 8.5 to 1 compression
second was a 245 hp 4bbl / 10.5 to 1 compression
both were solid lifter motors
the latter was an option for all barracudas but mainly found in the formula S cars backed by a 4 speed.
fourmula S cars were the top of the line barracudas for 65-66 standard disk brakes,14 inch wheels,larger rearend,suretrack,swaybars,extra badges on exterior,console car.
Like anything else back then you could get most of these options on a standard cuda [except the badges].

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Fla 66 cuda Yes two 273's were offered one was a 185 hp 2bbl / 8.5 to 1 compression second was a 245 hp 4bbl / 10.5 to 1 compression both were solid lifter motors the latter was an option for all barracudas but mainly found in the formula S cars backed by a 4 speed. fourmula S cars were the top of the line barracudas for 65-66 standard disk brakes,14 inch wheels,larger rearend,suretrack,swaybars,extra badges on exterior,console car. Like anything else back then you could get most of these options on a standard cuda [except the badges].

My very first car was a 65 Dodge Coronet station wagon in a light blue. 318, auto. Loved that car. Great for dates to the drive-in though

That car was tough. Used to put it in neutral, rev it up and drop it in low. Finally busted a motor mount and ran the fan through the radiator. Fixed that and all was good. Transmissions were bullet proof.

Aaah...the good old days.

[Fla 66 cuda]

My first car was a 68 roadrunner 440 4 speed in high school i was the only mopar in the area i lived blew a timing chain car was parked,got a 72 grand torino 429 car began restoration 1 week prior to paint a old lady pulled out in front of me and i hit her broadside banged up my car pretty good traded it for a 76 chevy 4x4 built a mud truck while i was in the service.I built a 351 pinto,400 sb toyota corolla,70 455 olds cutlass [never finished had to pcs out gave it to a friend] 78 pontiac wagon pro street,69 C10 sb pickup,79 impala box chevy 356 sb,91 240 sx 2.4dohc 145 plus mph,2005 mustang 4.0 v6 217 hp/350fpt rear wheels,66 cuda 273,2011 mustang 3.7 v6 stick,2006 vw jetta slightly modded.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Fla 66 cuda My first car was a 68 roadrunner 440 4 speed in high school i was the only mopar in the area i lived blew a timing chain car was parked,got a 72 grand torino 429 car began restoration 1 week prior to paint a old lady pulled out in front of me and i hit her broadside banged up my car pretty good traded it for a 76 chevy 4x4 built a mud truck while i was in the service.I built a 351 pinto,400 sb toyota corolla,70 455 olds cutlass [never finished had to pcs out gave it to a friend] 78 pontiac wagon pro street,69 C10 sb pickup,79 impala box chevy 356 sb,91 240 sx 2.4dohc 145 plus mph,2005 mustang 4.0 v6 217 hp/350fpt rear wheels,66 cuda 273,2011 mustang 3.7 v6 stick,2006 vw jetta slightly modded.

You ever had a stock vehicle...LOL

[AParrette]

As soon As the mod bug hits nothing will stay stock


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[Fla 66 cuda]

yes my 95 ram 3500 dually thats about it i've even modded my weedeater and lawnmower.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Fla 66 cuda yes my 95 ram 3500 dually thats about it i've even modded my weedeater and lawnmower.

LOL...change your name to Tim (toolman)