1965 Offenhauser 273!
When introducing the 273 in the model year it was first a two barrel carb at 180 hp. For the 1965 model year Chrysler introduced the 273 in two versions. A two barrel 273 still at 180 hp and then the new 273 four barrel engine. 235 hp, Carter AFB carb on a cast iron four barrel intake, hp camshaft, special valve covers in black wrinkle finish, crome breathers and a Prestolite distributor and they topped it of with a chrome air cleaner. Named Charger 273 for Dart and Commando 273 for Barracuda.
Frpm that on a lot of parts suppliers and manufacturrers of speed equipments start producing horse power stuff for the 273. Aluminium four barrel intakes were casted by Weiand, Edelbrock and Offenhauser.
Offenhauser and Chrysler started to cooperate producing high power stuff together as early as 1954.
In winter of early 1965 it seems like they took yp on that partnership. Chrysler built 40 1965 Dodge Dart with a special built 273 by Offenhauser.
So my intension is to build a copy of that engine. At the moment this is how it looks. Not exactly sure about the camshaft. Offenhauser is helping me on that.
When introducing the 273 in the model year it was first a two barrel carb at 180 hp. For the 1965 model year Chrysler introduced the 273 in two versions. A two barrel 273 still at 180 hp and then the new 273 four barrel engine. 235 hp, Carter AFB carb on a cast iron four barrel intake, hp camshaft, special valve covers in black wrinkle finish, crome breathers and a Prestolite distributor and they topped it of with a chrome air cleaner. Named Charger 273 for Dart and Commando 273 for Barracuda.
Frpm that on a lot of parts suppliers and manufacturrers of speed equipments start producing horse power stuff for the 273. Aluminium four barrel intakes were casted by Weiand, Edelbrock and Offenhauser.
Offenhauser and Chrysler started to cooperate producing high power stuff together as early as 1954.
In winter of early 1965 it seems like they took yp on that partnership. Chrysler built 40 1965 Dodge Dart with a special built 273 by Offenhauser.
So my intension is to build a copy of that engine. At the moment this is how it looks. Not exactly sure about the camshaft. Offenhauser is helping me on that.