In 1995 Mopar Tech published an article on a 273 ci Dart called "Darn Dart", it ran a best at the time of 10.86, running OEM block & crank, 11.5.1 compression, iron 340 X heads, single 4 bbl carby, .508 hydraulic cam, 5.50 gears dodge 8-3/4, weight 3,000 lbs, 345 HP