Recent content by sledger46

The Dart was sold over the weekend to a member here, ATW. Super nice guy and I am hoping he will start a new thread so I can follow along as he takes over the build. Thanks FABO!

In my case I swapped a A500 in place of a 904. I even had the A500 converted to non-lockup so I could reuse my 904 converter. In my case the only change to the car was the transmission itself. All the details are in this thread: performance 904 vs. A500 (42RH)

You might want to know that an A500 is .3 - .4 seconds and 3-4 MPH slower then a 904. The deeper first gear does not makeup for all the internal drag inside the A500. Ask me how I know....

I did finally install the driver's side door seal. I started on the top at the front of the door. The first thing you notice is this bolt that sticks up right were you need to screw down the seal. They think of everything and include a slot in the seal to cover the bolt. You fit the slot...

Over The winter I have been troubleshooting a battery drain issue. The car would sit for roughly 10 days with the battery tender hooked up and suddenly the car would be discharging faster then tender could charge. I would have to disconnect the battery from the car and recharge it. I went...

1967 Dart 270 for sale Here is the build thread: 67 Dart 270...Project Old School !967 Dart 270, rust free survivor. Originally /6 with AC as the only option. The Dart now has a 360 LA engine with A500 overdrive conversion. The LA 360 has EQ heads with 2.02 intake valves and 1.62 exhaust...

After 2 years I finally got around to installing my QuickFuel secondary metering block with provisions for changeable jets. I am running a 3310 Holley with vacuum secondaries and a fixed metering block on the secondary side. The goal was to lean out the carb a bit, but you don't know what jets...

I bought one from harbor freight and went the other direction and sectioned out about 10" so with an engine attached it slides under the workbench for storage. I also use it in the back of my truck to transport engines. It gets the weight down low so you don't have to worry about it flopping...

I am trying to figure out what box you got your EQ heads out of that limit you to .470" lift. I ordered my EQ heads with springs installed for to go with my 224/230 .513" lift, 110 LSA, custom Comp Cam roller cam. I basically recreated the XE 268 in a roller cam. It has a nice idle at 800...

I would look for something along the lines of 224/230 or 230/236 .050 numbers. I would still go for a 3000-3500 stall converter as long as it custom built (9.5") for the application. I would also look at upgrading the Performer intake to a Performer RPM to match the rest of your combination or...

You are not gonna like this...If you put a bolt that was too long in the front cover it will go through the open coolant passage and punch a hole/crack on the inside of the passage letting water go right into the crank case. It is actually a thin wall of metal separating the coolant from the...

I am pretty sure the Wallace calculator is all based off data he collected for Pontiac race car. If you race a Pontiac with a similar drive train and similar hp/weight ratios that the data is based on, then the results are close. You plug in data for a flyweight Fox, it all falls apart...

3.21 to 4.10 = .25 seconds in the 1/8, might be a bit more in the 1/4. A "good" torque converter could easily give .5 second in the 1/8.

You will need a different intake with the Magnum bolt pattern or you can re-drill the magnum heads for the LA intake bolt pattern.

Build your 318 with a 390 stroker, ported EQ heads, good roller cam, stock 318 intake and stock 318 2bbl unmodified. Put all your money into a NOS direct port fuel and fogger system plumbed on the bottom of the intake. When you want to go fast, click a toggle switch inside the car and the...