Blueprint 408 in '63 Dart?

63Dart170 said

I am interested in swapping a Blueprint Engines fully dressed 408 into a 1963 Dart which currently has a 170. Has anyone done this? My concern is clearance for the low mounted front accessories. I would like to retain power steering.

Chrysler Small Block Compatible 408 c.i. Engine - 465 Horsepower - Deluxe Dressed - Polished Pulley Kit - Carbureted

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Didn't see all the previous posts before posting. Looking good!

Do you already have an 8 3/4 or Dana 60 and disc brakes on the car? Have you swapped in stiffer suspension? Which transmission are you going to run? Have you figured out how to upgrade your fuel and cooling systems?

Are you planning on adding subframe connectors, torque boxes, under fender braces and tying the front frame rails together under the radiator?

It takes a symphony of parts to end up with a package that works well together, and those upgrades make all the difference in performance and safety.