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After looking at things, I decided to take the plunge and have my tuner set up my car for E-85! I knew putting the hellcat injectors into the car during the initial build was a good idea. :-) It's now using a GM Flex Fuel sensor inline on the fuel line heading up to the rails. Because of how...

I wanted to double check something I feel I did wrong... does anyone know the factory measurement of the strut rod from the inside of the lower control arm to the inside of the K-member? Thanks! -Daniel

After a few attempts to get a non-leaky pan, I did the black RTV sandwich with the re-usable gasket and that FINALLY got rid of the drips I was chasing. I'm using a generic chrome deep pan with my 727, but I was probably a bit loose with the drain plug tension - is there any spec that would be...

Since I already had 3 holes drilled in my dash for a horn button in its earlier life, I took advantage of that to place a RAM 1” ball mount in its place. I used a machine screw and nyloc nuts to hold it. I was using a friction mount to hold the dash in place but decided to take some spare...

I was having some fun putting together a template for the emissions tag with my Gen 3 hemi swapped car. If you want the photoshop source file, I can send that to you separately, since I can't attach a PSD file to a post. Now I just need to find the right place to print it so it'll survive...

When I first bought the Dart ... Oh man... SIX YEARS AGO, she looked like this - Wrong stripe, and some weird defects with the paint around the gas cap. The rest of the paint job was also sloppy - the prep work was bad - they painted over DIRT in some places. It's not a concours car, but...

I am finally moving forward on my Classic Auto Air install. I ordered a 6.4 crate Hemi with Holley Front Accessory kit (including the A/C compressor). I'm getting to the "wife would like air conditioning" phase of the project. The instructions all imply that you'll use pre-existing bolt holes...

When I got my car initially it had a workable paint job, but you could see where they painted over dirt, and just did a crappy prep job in some areas. I decided to get that resolved this year- the shop is doing some stripping, primer and paint to resolve the defect under the gas cap. As you...

Question for you who've been running for a bit with their swaps - What idle speed do you have set up in your ECU? My tuner set mine up at 900, which is fine (the new tune fixed many many issues and now it runs like a bastard!), but I'm seeing folks who are running factory setup with idles as...

After some modifications and parts, I ended up with this approach for the air intake- it’s not perfect but it’s definitely pulling in cooler air. Just wanted to follow up from a previous post. This is a combination the Air Raid filter box kit and a K&N cone filter.

For those that have seen my build - it's centered around being a sleeper first and foremost. But since I now I have 600+ HP at the crank it's gonna throw down some decent times at the strip. I REALLY REALLY don't want to put a cage in it, but I'd like to see what it could do on a prepared...

Hey FABO folks - I've seen a few posts out there on wanting to do remote hood latch releases on non-equipped cars. I just finished doing the install on my '71 - I did some research using the parts catalog for a 1973 car with the release (got the part number and cross reference parts), a little...

Hey FABO Brains! I have a '71 Dart GY8 Gold Iridescent (metallic) car, Black Vinyl Top, with original Harvest Gold Vinyl Interior (H2Y3) with black door trim (per the broadcast sheet.) https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/colorAndTrim/1971/71_Dart0003.jpg The carpet in the...

For free to who wants to pick it up in Minneapolis area - 1971 Dodge Dart 7.25 Rear Axle with tall gears, open diff. Came from a 318 car. Lots of new brake hardware and shoes, pretty sure I have the drums for it. I might also have the spring perches and brake distribution block / vent...

(Would need to pickup in Minneapolis area) I have this posted on Craigslist for $100 but I would give these to a FABO member. What to say? Originally off of a 1971 Dart Swinger 318. Bought the tires a few years ago, put 100 miles on the car (probably less) and then switched everything around...

I’ve seen a few pics but can’t remember where- is anyone running a OEM style airbox (challenger/charger/???) on their 6.4? I’d prefer not to have to fab one or use a generic DeltaFlow kit if I could just adapt a factory one or pull it from a junkyard. The challenger one looks like it might be...

I’m building a restomod and trying to keep it a sleeper. Has anyone else used the polara hubcaps on steel wheels and happen to have a picture? I picked up a set in nice shape and am trying to decide as my project is nearing completion.

I have a GY8 Gold '71 Dart with bench seats color code listed at H2Y3. I was looking at trying to match some items - What is this color actually referred to? Is it Gold? Is it Ember Gold?

I just had an interesting conversation with my engine guy - Apparently the 6.4L crate had a change in the casting numbers (5037369BF) ? for the heads between the last batch they received. The earlier heads (BE and BD) with their recipe are putting out 610HP, the "new" ones are dynoing at...

After a solid week of wrenching, I've made a huge dent in the outstanding punch list before my car goes out to the shop for the engine install! Got the engine removed in about 6 hours - Swapped the rear axle for the Moser 60... HOLY COW THIS THING IS HEAVY! New Wilwood discs - the fronts...

I'm looking and looking and looking... And I haven't found a single picture of an engine set up with the Holley 20-291 kit in an engine bay. Particularly, I'm hoping I can find someone who's done an A-Body with that kit. Based on what I can eyeball, it looks like it might solve a majority of...

I have a 1971 Dart 318, and was having timing issues with the stock distributor. It was not configured to point to cylinder 1 for the rotor position, it was angled at number 2. Since I planned to move to electronic ignition, I replaced it with a Pertronix Fireball III. I read that they're not...

Happy weekend, everybody! Does anyone know of a supplier or source for a choke thermostat spring for the Rochester carb? It's the bastard child one year only model, but I was hoping that someone made a part for it. Mine is present, but it's having trouble fully disengaging when warm.

I saw someone else post 4+ years ago... Does anyone know of where I can source a flange gasket for the 7.25 rear? I tried searching on FelPro and a few other sites but can only find 8.75 parts.

I have a 7.25 rear end and plan to replace the axle bearings. I see lots of references to pressing the bearings in. Is there any way for the average shadetree mechanic to change them out without 1) Taking the axle assembly out of the car 2) Using a special tool I watched a video of someone...

Kind of random, but does anyone have a broken / busted up grill for a '71 Dart Swinger that they can take some pieces off? I have a few broken fins and wanted to do a repair. If someone has a broken grill with a few loose pieces, I'd be willing to send a little money for the part and shipping.

In the process of removing the rear leafs to replace, I found that someone hit the one u-bolts with insane amounts of torque and bent the plate (as well as pulled the nut into the hole!!!) Does anyone have a driver's side plate available (preferably near the midwest, so shipping is quick) ? In...

I replaced the two lines from my A904 to the radiator, but in the process, I ended up cutting the old one in order to get any type of tool on it. The clearance was so incredibly tight. One of the lines is in an IMPOSSIBLE spot to reach. I've tried short wrenches, extra long wrenches, etc. and...

My lovely car was sold to me with someone attempting to dress up the engine compartment by re-spraying the engine with blue... FORD BLUE that is... :-( What's the best suggestion for how I can safely strip off the underlying paint (there's some obvious areas where it had peeled and they just...

I pulled apart my car for initial suspension work and noticed (after going through everything else) that I’m missing the adjuster locking plate! I don’t believe this is included in brake hardware kits... does anyone know where I could get my hands on one for this car? It’s the 10 inch brake...