1965 ~ Formula 'S'
What Is A Formula 'S' Package 'Year to Year'
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1965 Plymouth Barracuda 'Formula S'
Factory In-Dash Tachometer 0 - 6000 RPM's
Factory In-Dash Tachometer 0 - 6000 RPM's
1965 'Formula S' Package
Exhaust System
* Featuring, the 'Special' Y-Pipe with 2 1/2" Collector-Size Outlet.
* Large Exhaust Pipe
* Low-Restriction Muffler {2 1/4" Inlet x 2 1/4" Outlet}
* Featuring, the 'Special' Y-Pipe with 2 1/2" Collector-Size Outlet.
* Large Exhaust Pipe
* Low-Restriction Muffler {2 1/4" Inlet x 2 1/4" Outlet}
66340SEDAN
FABO Member #3649
I think it's crazy that the 8 3/4 rear was an option and not "standard" on 65-66 Barracuda's.....even 4-speed commando cars came standard with the 7 1/4 standard rear.....you think the heavy duty 8 3/4 would have been part of the "S" package....same goes for the disc brakes and fast ratio manual steering....those were also an option and not part of the "S" package.
Did all 65 Formula S cars have a tachometer standard? I know in 1966 it was an option.
Did all 65 Formula S cars have a tachometer standard? I know in 1966 it was an option.
cudaman51
Well-Known Member
I had a 65 S 4sp with a 7.25 rear and blew the rear 5 times before i went 8.75 i dont know how many clutches. it ran 14.7s stock except carb from a 383
As per literature,
The Tachometer {0 - 6000 RPM} was 'standard equipment' with the 'Formula S' package.
1965 Options
* Wood Grain Steering Wheel
* Rallye Stripe
Dodge version
1965 Dodge Dart GT 'Charger 273'
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1965 Dodge Dart GT 'Charger 273'
November 12, 1964
Phillip N. Buckminster, General Manager of the Chrysler-Plymouth Division has
announced the issue of a 'Formula S' package for the 1965 Plymouth Barracuda.
Production of this package will start later this month.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers.com%2Fnewspage%2F24118231%2F&ei=vvvwUoW_Ds2-sQSwuIHICQ&usg=AFQjCNGvwUYkiboFLBFbGLq4OyBE_ymWnA
Phillip N. Buckminster, General Manager of the Chrysler-Plymouth Division has
announced the issue of a 'Formula S' package for the 1965 Plymouth Barracuda.
Production of this package will start later this month.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCQQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers.com%2Fnewspage%2F24118231%2F&ei=vvvwUoW_Ds2-sQSwuIHICQ&usg=AFQjCNGvwUYkiboFLBFbGLq4OyBE_ymWnA
I can remember hearing one in late 65 - one sweet sounding exhaust!
Rocky_JS
'cuda
I didn't think they used an actual muffler until 67? The 65-6 model used only the resonator? In 67 it had both muffler and resonator w/273 commando option.
Rocky-JS,
In 1965, the 273 High Performance did come through with a Muffler {Straight Thru Design}.
But, it was a 'hollowed out' Muffler, for low back-pressure and low-restriction.
Rocky_JS
'cuda
I did blow up the picture you posted above of the 65 F/S package and saw a muffler and resonator. Perhaps a misunderstanding on my behalf and it was a design change to a more conventional muffler because of the music/noise from the early models. My Black 67 F/S still has the original exhaust on it.
dynodonn
Well-Known Member
My 1965 Formula S (verified with build sheet & fender tag) has no tachometer or wood grain steering wheel, it does have the Rallye stripe. Some have told me it cannot be a Formula S without the tach, all I can say is "never say never" when it comes to Mopars.
Do any other members have a documented '65 Formula S without a tach? I'd be curious to know.
1965 273 High Performance Exhaust
Muffler Part 10632 1-68
Muffler Part 10632 1-68
On your fender tag on the ABC line, a "2" under the "C" indicates Formula S package. If a "5", that indicates the Valiant/Barracuda performance package. The wood grain wheel was factory-optional and the Rallye stripes were a dealer-installed option per the factory literature I have.
The In-Dash Tachometer {lower left hand side} was to be 'Exclusive' with 1965 'Formula S' package.
But, if you knew Plymouth.......... ????
There were some boys on the Production Line during the early-1965 Model Year Production Run who
swore that several of the 1965 273 4-Barrel Engines were equipped with a 'special' camshaft from the
Chrysler Marine Division, as they wanted the early 273 4-Barrel High Performance cars to run like
Tasmanian Devil's.
But, if you knew Plymouth.......... ????
There were some boys on the Production Line during the early-1965 Model Year Production Run who
swore that several of the 1965 273 4-Barrel Engines were equipped with a 'special' camshaft from the
Chrysler Marine Division, as they wanted the early 273 4-Barrel High Performance cars to run like
Tasmanian Devil's.
1966 'Formula S' package.
More like a glass pack with a muffler wrapped around it. You could look straight through one.
Eddie,
The Barracuda 'Formula S' package, was first made available to the Plymouth Dealerships
for November 25, 1964.
The 'GT' package for the 1965 Ford Mustangs was first made available to the Ford Dealerships
in late-February 1965.
The Barracuda 'Formula S' package, was first made available to the Plymouth Dealerships
for November 25, 1964.
The 'GT' package for the 1965 Ford Mustangs was first made available to the Ford Dealerships
in late-February 1965.
Eddie,
Here it is {April 18, 1965}
Here it is {April 18, 1965}
E-Kay,
1965 Plymouth Barracuda 'Formula S'
1965 Plymouth Barracuda 'Formula S'
Rocky_JS
'cuda
more on the 65.
Rocky JS,
Excellent.........
In late-1964
Plymouth came up with those packages to combat the 1964 1/2 Mustang.
Ford had originally offered the 289/210 HP 2-Barrel 'High Performance' 'D-Code', with the
Rallye-Pak Heavy-Duty Suspension as an 'option for the Mustang.
At the time, the 1964 1/4 Barracuda 273/180 HP 2-Barrel was running in {I/S or I/SA} in
1964 NHRA Stock Classes.
The 1964 1/2 Mustang Hardtop with the 289/210 HP slid into {F/S or F/SA} and was
flooding the Drag Strips with the 'new' Ford Pony Car.
But on September 24, 1964,
Ford introduced the 'new' 289/225 4-Barrel 'High Performance' 'A-Code' for the new 1965 Mustang models.
The 289/225 HP 'A-Code' also fit into the NHRA {F/S or F/SA} Class.
Excellent.........
In late-1964
Plymouth came up with those packages to combat the 1964 1/2 Mustang.
Ford had originally offered the 289/210 HP 2-Barrel 'High Performance' 'D-Code', with the
Rallye-Pak Heavy-Duty Suspension as an 'option for the Mustang.
At the time, the 1964 1/4 Barracuda 273/180 HP 2-Barrel was running in {I/S or I/SA} in
1964 NHRA Stock Classes.
The 1964 1/2 Mustang Hardtop with the 289/210 HP slid into {F/S or F/SA} and was
flooding the Drag Strips with the 'new' Ford Pony Car.
But on September 24, 1964,
Ford introduced the 'new' 289/225 4-Barrel 'High Performance' 'A-Code' for the new 1965 Mustang models.
The 289/225 HP 'A-Code' also fit into the NHRA {F/S or F/SA} Class.
dynodonn
Well-Known Member
I appreciate your response. My fender tag shows "31255" which is correct for a 1965 Formula S.
I understand that the wood grain steering wheel and Rallye stripes were both options, as was the small center console which my car also has. I am merely wondering if anyone either owns or has seen another 1965 Formula S without a dash-mounted tach?
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