Sam's Dart.

V8 Sam · Post by **V8 Sam** » Thu Jul 19, 12 12:05 am

Hmmm maybe it's time that someone whose good with photoshop could help

Dart Vader · Post by **Dart Vader** » Thu Jul 19, 12 9:35 am

Agree with everyone about the dog dishes, they look good on.

If you are thinking of swapping out to a 440 then its not straight forward

You need different engine mounts for the K frame, different exhaust set up which is fiddly, if you have power sterring then you would loose that.

The axle is likely to be 7.25 and you would really need an 8.75

Stronger gearbox that fits big block

Shorter prop

I could go on

OR

Pack in a beefier small block, upgrade to a 360 like me, better cam etc

Far less work and better bang for buck IMHO

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Jul 19, 12 12:19 pm

Stroker 360 would be the go, even out to 426, but then you run into the driveline issues as for a 440, but an SB gets over the exhaust, PS probs etc....

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Jul 19, 12 2:57 pm

Stroked 340 or 360 for sure. As soon as you put a big block in there it will ruin the handling.

A more powerful small block and a suspension/brake upgrade will make it a really nice package that would put many a big block car to shame.

V8 Sam · Post by **V8 Sam** » Thu Jul 19, 12 3:28 pm

Not sure where you got the idea of me putting a 440 in lol.

I like it just how it is. Makes all the right sounds, goes very well handles pretty well for a huge yank.

Engine is DEFINATLY on the back burners. Wouldn't mind upping the rear axel first. But like I said. Not fussed. It's a cruiser not a face smacker.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Thu Jul 19, 12 9:52 pm

Cracking lookin Mopar Sam!

Looks clean and straight, wheels look good too!

db · Post by db » Thu Jul 19, 12 10:15 pm

If you want more power in the future Sam you can get a good punch out of a smallblock without breaking the bank

V8 Sam · Post by **V8 Sam** » Sun Aug 05, 12 3:52 pm

Yes..

i agree..

Stickers had to go.

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sun Aug 05, 12 6:47 pm

Hi Sam
Cracking car mate !!!
I don't know why you talk of changing things ??
Drive it and get to know what you like or dislike about the car before you make any decisions Just my personal view mate !
As for your wheels I think you should start a thread and take votes ?
Already know the outcome though don't we

Good to meet you at nats mate
Gary

jon leonard · Post by **jon leonard** » Sun Aug 05, 12 9:51 pm

those black steel wheels and dog dish`s look bang on. nice clean engine bay also. look forward to seeing this car and hopefully dart vaders! and gary, did jack get his truck?

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sun Aug 05, 12 9:59 pm

Hi Jon
Jack pics his truck up end of the week !
He's buzzing mate !
I'll soon have him as a new member. He knows bananarama all about mopar iron !!!!

Cheers
Gary

jon leonard · Post by **jon leonard** » Sun Aug 05, 12 10:16 pm

me neither

. good to learn tho!!

jon leonard · Post by **jon leonard** » Sun Aug 05, 12 10:20 pm

looking forward to seeing this truck. i`ll have to have a drive over one weekend when the darts sorted

Birdman · Post by **Birdman** » Thu Sep 06, 12 8:47 pm

I would stick with the steels and dog dishes, they and the car look great.

V8 Sam · Post by **V8 Sam** » Fri Sep 07, 12 4:54 am

Ha, preaching to the converted now mate. Really liking them!

also Jon, welcome I over anytime mate! Would be pretty cool to fill my the cul de sac full of american muscle!