170 tips for a budget!

I'd listen to Charlie on this one. Not many guys building fast 170s anymore.

My 64 Dart was a 170 3spd. I ended up swapping in an A833 overdrive and a 3.55fd gear. In that light of a car it was fun and super reliable. Even averaged 23mpg! It was stock other than a slightly larger 1bbl off of a 225, and a 2.25" exhaust. While it wasn't fast, it was fun.

Since then I've gone to a warmed over 360/4spd setup. While it's significantly faster, I've found that I drive my Dart much less now. Gas mileage is horrible, it's always hot, clutch is heavy, parts break more, rear tires wear excessively, etc..

I often think about going back to a slant, just to improve driveability and comfort. Hell, I e still got two 170s in the shop sitting around...