Dirtwheels78
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Hello everyone. I just bought a 72 Dodge Dart.
Vin# LH23C2B486311
2dr, Hot Rod Black gloss Primer, pwr steering, new fuel tank, and straps, dual master brake cylinder, new trunk mat, AutoMeter Tach, new glove box insert, Grant Steering Wheel, New rear bumper, halogen headlights,
Engine: 1967 "C" rebuilt 383 Block# 2468130-12, Cast date 7/27/68, 4778 Holley 700cfm double pumper w/electric choke and 1" spacer, Tri-Y chrome headers, with 2.5" flowmaster dual exhaust, electronic ignition, with MSD coil, Comp Cams Hyd 21-225-4 Extreme Energy 284 (.507/510 lift, 284/296 duration, lobe separation 110, 106 centerline 2300-6500 rpm
Mopar Iron Intake #280631 used on 1968-69 engines
18" 6 blade flex fan, mini starter, 3x13 3/4" air filter, new HD radiator with 22"x16.5" core
Trans: rebuilt 727 and converter, shift kit, 7.5"x9" tranny cooler, custom HD drive shaft
Front Suspension: 5 on 4.5" wheel bolt pattern, Brake Tech Solutions 10" disc brake and tubular upper control arms conversion kit, new tie rod ends and ball joints
Rear Suspension: 5 on 4.5" wheel bolt pattern, 8.8" Ford Explorer rear axle-narrowed, posi, with 3:73 gears, 10" disc brakes, 5 leaf springs, air shocks
Wheels and Tires: 15x6 and 15x7 American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels, 205/65R15 and 225/70R15 General Altimax RT tires
I share all this not to brag but because I want to see what you all think about the intake, cam and engine set up? It runs grreat but doesn't seem to scream like my 70 chevelle small block and first car I owned. ( Small block 350 with a highrise intake but it would launch and catch some RPMs ) This Dodge car sounds like it will pull the wheels off the ground the way it lopes but I'm not sure its that fast yet. I'm not sure I've literally only driven it about 20 miles and done a couple launches to see what it would do in a straight line.
I'd like to buy a hood or hood scoop for the car. I love love the way a HEMI hood scoop takes up almost the whole hood. I've read the pros and cons of some hoods such as grabbing to much air and blowing off, bolt on every 2", I also really like the dual hood scoops they made in 72. Can you all recommend a good entire hood with scoops or a bolt on for my untouched hood? ( I welcome all your pics ) I actually thought about adding a tunnel ram and two fours and just cutting my current hood for that set up. Would you all recommend a dual tunnel ram on this set up? I think they look awesome and understand it could add quite a bit more power? Thoughts or suggestions on hoods, hood scoops, tunnel rams all appreciated. This car is just for fun I want to cruise in it and keep it driveable to car shows and for trips, the build was intended for Power touring but I'd like a little more off the line umphhth to jack up some of those persistent cocky fellas I come across.
Last I'd like to stripe the rear of the car with a traditional stripe. I cant find any 72 Model darts with stripes from the factory and Phoenix who does the decals on here doesn't have a specific 1972 Dodge Dart rear stripe that I could find? Is there another year model that will fit on mine?
Thanks everyone I'm just getting started and welcome all your suggestions on looks, motor set up, gearing, heads, you all are the pros.
rayer:
Vin# LH23C2B486311
2dr, Hot Rod Black gloss Primer, pwr steering, new fuel tank, and straps, dual master brake cylinder, new trunk mat, AutoMeter Tach, new glove box insert, Grant Steering Wheel, New rear bumper, halogen headlights,
Engine: 1967 "C" rebuilt 383 Block# 2468130-12, Cast date 7/27/68, 4778 Holley 700cfm double pumper w/electric choke and 1" spacer, Tri-Y chrome headers, with 2.5" flowmaster dual exhaust, electronic ignition, with MSD coil, Comp Cams Hyd 21-225-4 Extreme Energy 284 (.507/510 lift, 284/296 duration, lobe separation 110, 106 centerline 2300-6500 rpm
Mopar Iron Intake #280631 used on 1968-69 engines
18" 6 blade flex fan, mini starter, 3x13 3/4" air filter, new HD radiator with 22"x16.5" core
Trans: rebuilt 727 and converter, shift kit, 7.5"x9" tranny cooler, custom HD drive shaft
Front Suspension: 5 on 4.5" wheel bolt pattern, Brake Tech Solutions 10" disc brake and tubular upper control arms conversion kit, new tie rod ends and ball joints
Rear Suspension: 5 on 4.5" wheel bolt pattern, 8.8" Ford Explorer rear axle-narrowed, posi, with 3:73 gears, 10" disc brakes, 5 leaf springs, air shocks
Wheels and Tires: 15x6 and 15x7 American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels, 205/65R15 and 225/70R15 General Altimax RT tires
I share all this not to brag but because I want to see what you all think about the intake, cam and engine set up? It runs grreat but doesn't seem to scream like my 70 chevelle small block and first car I owned. ( Small block 350 with a highrise intake but it would launch and catch some RPMs ) This Dodge car sounds like it will pull the wheels off the ground the way it lopes but I'm not sure its that fast yet. I'm not sure I've literally only driven it about 20 miles and done a couple launches to see what it would do in a straight line.
I'd like to buy a hood or hood scoop for the car. I love love the way a HEMI hood scoop takes up almost the whole hood. I've read the pros and cons of some hoods such as grabbing to much air and blowing off, bolt on every 2", I also really like the dual hood scoops they made in 72. Can you all recommend a good entire hood with scoops or a bolt on for my untouched hood? ( I welcome all your pics ) I actually thought about adding a tunnel ram and two fours and just cutting my current hood for that set up. Would you all recommend a dual tunnel ram on this set up? I think they look awesome and understand it could add quite a bit more power? Thoughts or suggestions on hoods, hood scoops, tunnel rams all appreciated. This car is just for fun I want to cruise in it and keep it driveable to car shows and for trips, the build was intended for Power touring but I'd like a little more off the line umphhth to jack up some of those persistent cocky fellas I come across.
Last I'd like to stripe the rear of the car with a traditional stripe. I cant find any 72 Model darts with stripes from the factory and Phoenix who does the decals on here doesn't have a specific 1972 Dodge Dart rear stripe that I could find? Is there another year model that will fit on mine?
Thanks everyone I'm just getting started and welcome all your suggestions on looks, motor set up, gearing, heads, you all are the pros.
rayer:
