1973 Dodge Charger SE 318 C.I

[irish_in_ny]

Hello everyone. I was just wondering, what kind of horsepower should I expect from a '73 with a 318 that has the cat converters taken off, no restrictor plate (not sure if it came with one in '73), and a with everything else fully stock (carb, etc)? Thank you for answers in advance.

[NHCharger]

Not much.
2 or 4bbl? Not that that would make much difference.

[irish_in_ny]

It's 2 BBL. I know the power wouldn't be anything great, I like my car pretty stock usually.

[red79]

the way horsepower output of engines was measured changed between 1971 and 1972, ostensibly to prevent manufacturers from fudging the numbers either up (or down in the case of some NHRA entries)

the 2bbl 318 was optimistically rated at 230 HP gross in 1971, meaning on a dyno with headers and no accessories. in 1972, virtually the same engine was rated at 150 hp NET, still on a stand but with stock ignition timing, exhaust, accessories, etc.