1970 Chevelle SS396 vs 1969 Dart Swinger 340 - PURE STOCK DRAG RACE + history/specs

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 vs 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race (FAST Factory Stock)
Our first car is a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS396, and the other is a 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger.
What do you think of these two cars?!? I don’t know if there is a more iconic muscle car than the 1970 Chevelle... and of course, that’s what this video features: a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 L34. So no, it’s not the SS454 LS6 450+ horsepower monster, but it’s still a fantastic car with equally fantastic performance. It’s packing 350 horsepower, which is nothing to laugh about, and a 4-speed. It’s interesting that the Chevelle hasn’t been made for decades, yet, people still readily recognize it. Overall a great car with some interesting history. And it’s opponent... well, what can I say... it’s a 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. You might think to yourself, “well, it’s ONLY a 340,” and that would be a major mistake. The 340 was very underrated, and the car was EXTREMELY lightweight. Not to mention that since it was a Swinger model it was essentially stripped down like the Roadrunner from Plymouth. This car is no joke, and I think is one of the most undervalued muscle cars right now. But prices are only going up, so buy one while you can! It features the tried and try Torqueflight automatic trans. What a great match-up, so thanks to the drivers for still using them! Both cars are featured in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series.




Remember, both cars participate in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series, so please check out their website: https://www.psmcdr.com
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The rules for PSMCDR are listed below:

For 1955 to 1979 musclecars built in United States and Canadian assembly plants with a minimum warranty of 12 months and 12,000 miles.
Any car running faster than 11.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Any convertible running faster than 13.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Casting numbers must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed including intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds. Blocks do not have to be "numbers matching," but they must be the correct displacement. Overbores up to .070" are allowed. Stock cranks only.
All Engines – 1.5 extra points allowed over advertised.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed.
The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed.
The ignition system must be stock, including the distributor, cap, coil, and wires. Points may be replaced with any electronic conversion that fits under the stock distributor cap.
The carburetor must be correct for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Jetting and metering changes are permitted. THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL!
Cast-iron exhaust manifolds are mandatory and must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed. Internal modifications to the exhaust manifolds are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances will headers be allowed, including those cars that came with headers delivered in the trunk. Pipes must be routed as they were originally for the year, make, model, and engine combination. Mufflers must be stock looking in design, that is, oval in shape. No glasspacks or straight pipes allowed unless installed as original equipment. Maximum muffler inlet and outlet size is 2.5 inches. X & H pipes allowed.
The radiator must be correct for the year, make, model, and horsepower claimed. No lightweight, aluminum radiators allowed.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed. Duration at .050" lobe lift must be within 1% of factory specs. Lift at the valve must be within 2% of factory specs. Maximum stall limited to 2200 rpm.
The transmission must be correct for year, make, model and engine of the car. 3-speed manuals may be upgraded to the correct 4-speed if originally available.
The rear axle must be of the same manufacturer as the car. Any gear ratio is allowed.
Reproduction tires or radial tires only.You are allowed to run tires one size over stock.
Factory wheels only.



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