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  1. Dartswinger70

    Steve Dulcich on building a budget 318

    This is the basic recipe doesn't get any more simpler. Note he cites "360 heads" (why not just get the whole engine?) Watch the whole thing if you haven't seen it before the basic theory of it doesn't get any simpler and it hasn't changed in years to stray from this is going down a rabbit hole...
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    72 340 build vs...other options

    So since the 318 guys never want to have a civil discussion about anything other than converting a 318 into a race engine I got to thinking, how does the 72-73 340 stack up say as compared to a 360. If I was an aspiring small block Mopar guy graduating from the depths of 318dom into something...
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    Bronze valve guide liner install J heads question for machine shop guys...

    I have a set of J heads that are knurled with 2.02's. What equipment would I need to install bronze valve guide liners? Is it affordable or should I just drop them off at a machine shop? I have no issues with a machine shop however the last set I dropped off took 6 weeks to 2 months to get the...
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    Repainting Twin scoops and go wing

    What is the standard procedure for the twin scoops and go wing paint . I am thinking they should match and I'm thinking a satin black. can it be rattle can or spray gun paint any suggestions? Also does anybody prefer hood black out or body color for scoops what is the go to and what was factory...
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    Chinese BBD Knockoff...?

    I have sold a 318 to a family member who is retired and he's having issues with the plugs fouling. The 318 I have gone over and I even did a compression check to prove it isn't the engine. 125 PSI even across all 8 cylinders. It is smoking bad and I installed new plugs "as a test" and said "if...
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    70 Dart Grille resto (or any plastic grille)

    being a 70 dart owner I have a few grilles in my parts stash of various driver quality. My question is what is the best way to re attach the plastic mount tabs? and has anyone tried reinforcing with metal and pop rivets? Over the years I have seen the JB weld,plastic weld glue methods but I...
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    "Mopar 10 commandments"

    Some feller was quoting me out of "the Mopar Bible" so I figure there must be a Mopar 10 commandments and if not we could try and come up with some. Ill start...if this takes off we can organize the 10 best and hail them as gospel...just list anything you feel is car guy "blasphemy" when it...
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    Electrical connectors at steering column 70 dart with ignition in column

    I had my Dart out of the garage Saturday and when I went to pull it back in, I turned the key and nothing. Under hood wiring is new, so I started it at the relay with a remote jumper switch. I got it backed in to the garage and sat there for a minute thinking about it. I turned the key and...
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    1970 A Body Ralley Dash

    I have been playing around with my ralley dash for a while and this is how far I have gotten. I have everything working except my reverse indicator, and my radio isnt wired up yet. Check out this video and tell me if the High beam indicator looks normal. I used LEDs for some of the gauges...
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    [Found!] Windshield for 70 dart Swinger

    I am looking for a windshield for a 1970 Dart Swinger. I am in Southeastern Pa. and willing to pick it up if within a reasonable distance, say 4-5 hours drive max so that gets me as far north as NY and CT. as far west as Ohio, and as far south as Delaware and Maryland. NJ for the east. I also am...
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    Poly Engine what was good/bad about it and why is the LA better?

    I read somewehre that someone was glad to see an LA under the hood when they came out. What was better about the LA vs the Poly it replaced? I seem the think the HP on the Poly was 230,and the LA 318 was 235 etc.
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    Bench seat reupholstery

    I just received notification Legendary is shipping my bench seat upholstery, it should be here Saturday. I wont say how long I waited for it but, it is going to be one of my cold weather projects this winter, to redo both front and rear seats. has anyone done this project with Legendary's...
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    750 Edelbrock issue

    I am in the process of tuning my 340 with 750 edelbrock. It will idle at 800 rpm and then the idle gets low, if I rev the throttle it returns for a while then does it again, this is sitting in neutral in the garage. I am suspecting a problem with fuel pressure, however I am wondering if anyone...
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    [WANTED] 70-72 dart interior door trim, black or stainless set.

    I am in need of a set of interior door/panel trim. This is the metal channel that the top of the door panel sets in. My car orignally had black(70 swinger) but I would like black set, but would take a set of chrome or stainless.
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    Vehicle height

    I just lowered my 70 dart off the jack stands, and it has the original 14 inch rally wheels and tires on it. the car seems low does anyone know or can tale a rough ,measurement to the roof of where their car sits similarly equipped?
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    340 Crank bolt threads issue

    I had recently sent out a crank for polishing. I have it on the bench and my crank damper bolt is going into the threaded hole kind of tight. Are there different threads fort he small block LA engine? I looked at both the bolt and the hole and cant see any damage. I had this crank for years and...
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    Rally dash oil pressure gauge issue.

    I did spend some time searching on this but didn't find anything quite like my issue. When I turn the ley to "run" the oil pressure gauge goes to high, but when I start the car up, it reads "low". Any thoughts? Also where is the ground for the cluster? is it a separate wire that runs to chassis...
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    [WANTED] STD 340 Pistons

    Looking for the early 340 pistons in STD size. The ones that rise into the chambers.018 inch. I don't have a part number but will post one later.
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    Measuring cylinder taper with feeler gauge and ring.

    Has anyone here done this? what is the no go spec? i am thinking .010 (difference between top piston gap measurement and bottom measurement) is "too much" What say you? Also to clarify , I what I mean by "done this" Is measure cylinder taper with a piston ring and feeler gauge. You put the...
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    Plymouth Gold Duster

    I am looking for opinions on the sale price/value of a 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster. The seller says its a 318 with a 727 auto trans. (I seem to think it isn't a 727 but if it is when I look at it... yay!) Any way the seller is asking $4500, i think that is a bit high because,from the pics the car...
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    65 Barracuda question

    What are some general values on a 65 barracuda 273 Auto? as in basket case/good/fair/excellent condition? I know I could check the "book values" but I would like the opinion off the street so to speak.
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    Electronic Ignition Module Underhood location

    I converted my 70 Swinger from Dual Points to electronic, and mounted the module on the firewall to the left of the wiper motor. I have been told by many "experts" that this is incorrect because of it being mounted to close to the engine where it may soak heat. I ran the car for three years like...
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    Dash Printed circuit board Rally Dash

    I have some loos pins in both printed circuit boards of my rally dash. Does anyone repop these PC boards? Also, the 194 bulb sockets, are they available?
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    Mopars brought back from the dead?

    Any members on here bring their car back, or in the process of bringing their car back from the dead? I mean a car that you had to tow home for whatever reason? I drug my Swinger out of a field in 1993 , the trans was out of it, driveshaft in the back seat. i had to go to another location with a...
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    Edelbrock performer throttle linkage. Manual Trans.

    I have an Edelbrock performer series carb. If anyone is running this type of carb, what did you use to mount the throttle cable to the carb correctly. What I have at my disposal is: the carb cable stud from a Thermoquad (this doesn't fit the bracket on the carb, I would have to drill the carb...
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    Wilwood or aftermarket Master cylinder that works with kelsey Hayes Calipers?

    Does anyone here run a Wilwood or another good master cylinder with Kelsey Hayes calipers? My 70 Swinger has the KH setup, but the stock style master cylinders seem to always leak and ruin the paint on my firewall. I looked into it, and the K H MC bore is 1 inch, the Wilwood I believe is 7/8...
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    70-71 Dart / Demon reproduction grille.

    Has anyone purchased a reproduction 70-71 Dart/Demon grille from Classic industries? I am looking for pics and opinions. I have been waiting for a repop grille for years, and am thinking of buying one. Thanks!
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    Vent window channel "Fuzzy" strip

    I have read that the vent window channel strips are becoming hard to find and purchase. I have also seen how expensive they can be. I last saw them for $119 a pair. I also read a thread a while back on a Brazilian dart where the guy somehow refurbished his own Vent channel "fuzzy" strip. I am...
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    Vent/Door Window Info.

    I thought Id post this information that I found on the Interwebz: Side Glass, Regulators, and Window Alignment
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    70 Dart hood hinge question

    When I removed my hood hinges there wete no plastic or nylon spacers. I saw a post where there was a later dart sport or Duster that had plastic/ nylon spacers between the body and the hinge.Did 70 Darts have them? I have the hinges, and the metal retaining clips. I am going back together with...
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