273 Stroker, 4.00" Crank

MuuMuu101 said
This is all just for information and curiosities sake. I don't think I'd go with a small block for my '68 Dart although if I do, it would probably be a lower compression 408 (around 9:1), maybe with some boost for driveablility. There are a few people telling me I should keep the 273 in my Dart, but I'm not necessarily a fan.

I kind of want to do a 273 build for an early-A in the future basically taking my entire suspension and drivetrain left over from my Dart build and transferring it over. I'm thinking either a wagon of some sort or a Trans-Am "like" car with a Dart or Barracuda. The wagon would just be a car for sharts and giggles. The Trans-Am "like" car would be a loose representation of what I may think a trans am car would be. Both builds would just be for fun, nothing serious.

Curious as to why you wouldn't want to stay with the small block?

I actually kept the stock stroke on the 340 to make sure it didn't melt the tires off 24/7 driving around on the street. It still makes 400 lb-ft at 2800 rpm. If it was me, I'd spend my money on a fuel injection kit and a roller cam over a stroker kit. An over 450hp street car has a hard time hooking up without traction control. I can stab it at 20 mph and blow them off, and a nice healthy bark on the 1-2 shift (4-speed) at 55 mph. I need to do the suspension and install the 275-35-18's I'm planning on to replace the 225-60-15's.

My Friend was looking into vintage racing for a 64-66 Cuda or Dart. Most of them even allow you to use 318's...one had a 100 lb weight penalty, but it's probably still worth it.