DC K frame question

Fast340cuda said
That makes sense. There is a lot of variation from car to car so what works on one may not work on another.

I am going to try and install one of the new/smaller power steering boxes as well (will be using 2” TTI headers so things will be tight). I am also considering cutting the steering box mount off and sliding it over as far away from the motor as possible to try and get a little more clearance.

With my conversion from a LA 318 to the RB 440 I installed a fast ratio manual steering box along with a longer pitman arm and idler arm, so better then 20:1 ratio, but is effected with the smaller tuff wheel I am using. I also relocated the battery to trunk which freed up room in the engine compartment . The last thing I wasn't thrilled about doing but really had other choice available to me at the time was to run fender well headers. In the late 80's finding A body RB big Block exhaust manifolds was nearly impossible. A pair in bad shape for 1000 for a set for an A body mopar were what was possibly available if you very lucky. So at least the headers were new, available and could be purchased. Dart engine compartment was never roomy to begin with so these parts, uses and locations etc did give me back some space up front, and help with better weight distribution. on my still to do list for engine compartment only is to switch from the Large 4 core E body radiator with a belt driven DC clutch fan to an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans with shrouds,and to swap out the cast iron W.P housing for Aluminum with hi flow WP to save weight up front. Nowadays there are a lot of after market parts available and information that can make the transformation to a big block A body car fairly routine depending on how exotic you want to go with your car!!. All it takes is time, money, prior planning, and a place to perform the work is essential.