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I'm dropping a 440 in my dart and getting ready to move so I need to clear out space. I'd hate to see this go to the scrap yard but that's almost where I'm at. This is for local pick up only. Castro valley Ca All parts are original factory parts from my 69 dart 1. 10" front drums (knuckle...

I tried calling AAW but their offices are closed so I will ask the question here. The mopar kit is 1000, the highway 22 kit is 550. Besides keeping the mopar wiring colors what makes the mopar kit worth the extra 500?? Has anyone installed either? Thanks for any advice and help!

Pulling out the 273 from my 69 dart and dropping in a 440 pushing about 400 - 500hp. I've been looking at TCI but I dont know a whole lot and I'm nervous to commit. This car will be a weekend cruiser with the occasional summer drag. With so many options out there it gets confusing for a first...

Pulling the 273 out of my dart soon. Hasn't ran in a couple years...it was backfiring pretty bad last time I drove it. The distributor has petronix and the crank pulley is 2 groove aluminum. The timing gears went out while I was on the freeway resulting in a couple bent rods. Had the heads...

Hey guys I'm back after a long hiatus. Randy over at logestein racing built me a very nice 440 so it's time to pull the dart out of storage and get it ready for it's heart transplant. I've decided to opt out of a slick coil over setup. I was looking at the rms alterkation but I don't have 5k to...

Any good ones around the sf Bay area?

I'm building a 1978 440 for my dart. The block was in great shape with low milage so I'm reusing almost everything. I did however swap out the stock pistons for a set of KB hypereutectic with valve relief. But still using stock rods and crank. I was so excited to get everything back from the...

My block is a 78 440 from a van/rv . I pulled a build sheet from hotrod.com and am going for 5-550 horsepower. It's a budget build so my bottom end is stock with the exception of some kb hyperuetech pistols and a comp cams xe285hl cam. Im ready to reinstall the balancer and my questions are: Is...

Building up a 78 440 for a bit over 500 horse. I'm putting the short block together and I'm looking at the clevite "H" series bearings. Just curious with other people experience using them or if there are better bearings available. Also...could I get some recommendations on good pistons for...

A little background first. This car has been in my friends family for decades, on Wed by their aunt who had it garaged for about 20 years prior ro them aquiring it. It was first given to the second youngest son of 7 children who thought it was too big and hard to park. He sold it to his brother...

I'm about to drop a 440 in my 69 dart. It's an original 273 car and I've noticed this 440 is quite a bit heavier. I'm curious what other guys are doing to beef up their suspension. I know a disc brake conversion is in my future but what about new shocks and springs? What are the better brands in...

i'm about to buy a 1977 440 w/727 trans. its from a van and has 47k on it. i've been reading that there are subtle differences on these engines, mainly the heads, intake, and water pump can be different. also i noticed on the rear of the engine...bolted to the trans bolts there is a metal plate...

Ok folks, here we go. I drive an all original 1969 Dart 273. I've replaced both the alternator and VR once before but one day while driving i noticed the Ammeter was fluctuating pretty rapidly between the middle and 'C' side(right) of the gauge and the headlights and dash lights strobed with...

So I'm not the best with electrical and need some pointers here. I have a all original 69 dart, still original wiring. I had to replace the alternator when my battery died and since my blinkers have been blinking very very slowly, when i come to a red light or stand still they dont blink at...

I've been having some resistance trying to find info on a 1973 cadillac superior hearse. I've got the vin decoded but it still doesnt give me the info i need. I want chassis info, body info...the vin says its a 'short sill cowl' body type but google gives me NOTHING on that!!! Anything will...

I pulled the heads in my 69 Dart which I believed was all original. When I first got the car I checked the VIN, 273 LA engine but when I pulled the valve covers I found 318 heads. Now I'm confused, is my block a 318 too? Was it common for them to put 318 heads on the 273 or did someone swap...

So the timing gears crapped out on my 69 Dart 273 at 107,000 original miles two weeks ago. Valves are bent, pushrods bent, cam gear now perfectly round its a mess. I know i could get my heads rebuilt, in fact there's a great machine shop nearby. But maybe this is my opportunity to upgrade! :D...

I'm considering swapping a 2003 360 into my 69 dart to replace the stock 273 that sits there now. Good motor mount brands? Where can i buy them? -throriginaldart

So my timing gear on my cam busted and in the process my valves and pushrods got bent. I found a guy selling a 2003 360 hemi from a Ram truck but it doesnt come with a tranny. I'm still new to the Mopar world and dont know much about trannys to begin with. I've heard a lot about the 727 but...

I'm looking to buy a dome light lens for my 69 dart....also a windshield wiper tank. Please let me know! -TheOriginalDart

I'm looking to upgrade my headlights in my 69 dart. I was thinking maybe some slick HID's and at least something brighter than my stock lamps. I'm looking for advice on how far I can go with this and how many aftermarket options are available. I'm not too experienced with upgrading headlights...

I'm not ready to cash out 500 bucks for a new flaming river quick ratio steering box so my question is.. What kind of quick ration box can i find in the junk yard that will fit in my 69 dart. For example my dad put a camaro/firebird box in our 70 chevelle wagon. Could i use one from a...

I just saw my power steering box is leaking pretty good and before rebuilding it I was curious if anyone here had one for sale? I'll go stock if I have to but does anybody have a quick ratio box up for grabs? My budget: negotiable depending on what you have I'm located in the Bay Area...

I want to convert to the bigger bolt patter (4.5 i think) so I can expand my rim options. I've already upgraded to the 8 3/4 a body rear end. I'm pretty sure i just swap out the axels and drums for the most part, and switch hubs and drums in the front too. Do I have that right and what...

Hey guys! I'm looking to replace the carpet in my 69 Dart and I was considering the carpet kit from YearOne.com Has anyone used it before? Is it a good buy or are there other better carpets for my car on the market? Thanks for the help and reviews Billy -OriginalDart

I'm looking to buy a set of rims for my dart. Anybody out there have an extra set laying around?

With having done a low amount of searching....are there any good LED tail light upgrades for a 69 dart? What is available for headlights? Like HID or along those lines? Any advice on products or places to start my search is greatly appreciated!! -Billy -MOPAR-OR-NO-CAR-

I'm swapping a 8 3/4 into my 69 Dart and need to find a pair of bigger shock plates. I don't want to drill my 7 1/4 plates. Willing to pay around 50 or 60 for a good used pair. Also if anyone has a shortened drive shaft for that swap I'll take it too.

Hey guys! I'm just about to swap an a-body 8 3/4 into my 69 dart. I just picked up new u-joints, shocks, and u-bolts. I've tried to do some research on the internet for full details on the swap but haven't had much luck. Without having taken measurements I'm curious if it will bolt right...

I remember in my dads old chevelle wagon he had swapped in a steering box from a camaro/firebird. It gave the car much tighter steering and stopped you from having to turn the wheel a million times from left to right. I'd like to do the same thing to my 69 dart. I'm curious what steering...