I've been doing alot of reading on putting a bigger eng in the dart--old school engines from the late 60's-273, 318 or 383--torque tubes, K members.. Main issue with that here in the North Phoenix area is the cost of buying eng and trans...Those I've found want an arm and leg... I can buy a whole early 2000-06, running, dodge ram 1500 or durango - strip it and save everything out it for less than1200. this morning I recd a call from a lady who having trouble with dealer- he sold her a car with a bad title--5.9 automatic 4x4--900. Most of these cars I've been looking at have between 60-100k on the eng. Anyhow- I'm looking at front suspension change.. Which seems like a little bit of work- but alot less than chasing headers, oil pans and some of the other minor items--Not to cause panic and threats- the LS3 idea is out-- going to keep it mopar...Do thank you for the support and information.. Currently headed out the door to look at 2d dodges- a ram and durango--question- are there major different in dia or a 5.7 v 5.9? I've got to find a facility close to Sun City that will media blast the exterior and interior with glass or walnut shell--I had the doors done with Soda- it was ok- but I spent alot of time on cleaning up the doors- front fenders and hood- had to stand over the person blasting them with sand-I wouldn't recommended them...For now I'm pressure washing the eng bay- then its back on the rack and figuring out what and how much I'm going to cutting out--I'm in the process of checking out front susp....
