68 Dart Project.
Dart update..
Spent a fair bit of time under the Dart the last couple of days. Fitting the transmission lines. Getting the shifter cable run, bracket, linkage working and getting the throttle pressure cable completed. Also finished the NSS and back up light wiring, all working. This transmission has to drop down again, there’s a billet front drum going in, safety reasons given the HP / TQ of this. 572. The headers fit like a glove, nothing touching, and the first set of headers ever, where I could use a torque wrench on every header flange bolt, both sides.
Looks like the MC will be coming off for even a plug change. But that’s not a big deal. I’ve ended up with 1/4” space between the MC and valve cover.
I will be converting to flexible SS lines yet. 18” lines will work but need to figure out needed fittings..
A few things left to do but things are all falling into place. This engine compartment is full.
Rad will be raised 1.250, there’s room for it to come up. Coolant recovery tank yet to come.
Birds eye view. Soon to start planning out the exhaust.
Dart update..
Spent a fair bit of time under the Dart the last couple of days. Fitting the transmission lines. Getting the shifter cable run, bracket, linkage working and getting the throttle pressure cable completed. Also finished the NSS and back up light wiring, all working. This transmission has to drop down again, there’s a billet front drum going in, safety reasons given the HP / TQ of this. 572. The headers fit like a glove, nothing touching, and the first set of headers ever, where I could use a torque wrench on every header flange bolt, both sides.
Looks like the MC will be coming off for even a plug change. But that’s not a big deal. I’ve ended up with 1/4” space between the MC and valve cover.
I will be converting to flexible SS lines yet. 18” lines will work but need to figure out needed fittings..
A few things left to do but things are all falling into place. This engine compartment is full.
Rad will be raised 1.250, there’s room for it to come up. Coolant recovery tank yet to come.
Birds eye view. Soon to start planning out the exhaust.
