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    Should I swap gears?

    So I am building a 408 stroker dart and the differential I got for my 8.75 rear has 4.56 gears in it. I have no desire to run them long term as this is mostly a street car. I have already bought 3.73 gears but part of me is tempted to keep the 4.56 gears infor a little while just to toy around...
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    Who do you use for custom torque converter?

    I have a local company called Circle D that has a good reputation but before I place an order wanted to see if there are any better suggestions. I am looking for a new converter for a street/mild strip. Car details 72 dart 408 stroker Howars big mama rattler cam (288/296) X heads rpm...
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    Will 255/70 fit on a 72 dart

    I picked up 2 prostars this weekend at a swap meet 15x8 with 4.5 bs. They are wrapped with practically new 255/70r15 tires. Paid $250 for the pair (back 2 only). I have done my research and understand 255/60 will fit but was not sure if the 70s would rub. The guy told be he had them on his 70...
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    Need opinion 904 or 727

    So when I was planning my build around my stock 340 I let you guys convince me I to rebuild my 904 instead of the 727 I have to help get the extra hp out of the car. Well the build has changed as I just got a great deal on a 408 stroker so my question is do I stick with the 904 rebuild or do I...
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    Heads opinion

    Just got a good deal on a 408 stroker. Had a 340 with x heads I was planning on putting in but now change of plans. The stroker came with standard 1.88 j heads. Originally I thought i would sell x heads with the 340 so I could get top dollar for it and just port the j heads but that doesn't...
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    Lead on a 408. Should I do it?

    So I have my 340 in the shop getting new rings and bearings and a quick once over before I put it in my dart and we started talking power. I really want to get close to 400hp but don't know that I want to port my original X heads and don't really want to get into spending a lot on a stroker. He...
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    Why should I not go to an 8.8 rear?

    So here is my dilemma. I have an A body 8.75 rear and 489 sure grip that I bought for my dart build. Come to find out the pumpkin has 4.56 gears. Now I have read the entire thread about the swap out to 8.8 off an exploder. I like this idea because it gives me the BBP and disc brakes along with...
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    Changing gears questions

    so I picked up a 489 case with sure grip out of a 2nd generation camero my dad bought. The car was a drag project that had a mopar rear end. Best part is I got it for free 90 free. Sadly it has 4.56 gears in it. The gears look to be new or close to it. I have 2 questions 1. How hard is it...
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    Need some parts in Houston 72 dart swinger

    Anyone have any or know someone with a front and rear valence for a 72 swinger? Car is at the body shop and both my front and rear valence are very dented up. Just checking here before buying new ones or paying my body guy to straighten mine. Also looking for a six pack hood or hemi hood.
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    Building up my 68 340

    Starting to buy parts for my 68' 340 to put into my 72 dart swinger and looking for guidance or suggestions. Motor has x heads and not sure about the cam but the motor was built for stock class racing 10 years ago so guessing not much. (Ran very little and the guy put a 360 in. Been...
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    thinking about painting sassy and charcoal

    has anyone seen this? I want something slightly different than the normal sassy with flat black hood so thinking about going with a dark charcoal color for hood, tail stripe and engine bay. Thoughts? Oh and for what it's worth I have thought about full fledge 2 tone with these 2 colors just...
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    [WANTED] ld340 intake

    looking for a ld340. Please pm me on the off chance you have one or know where to find one.
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    72 dart backspacing question

    I have a 72 dart swinger. I am putting a 340 in it and I have purchased an A body 8.75 rear end with 5x4 bolt pattern. I am considering my options here and going to a swap meet this weekend so want to keep an eye out for wheels. Option 1: keep the 5x4 bp and be limited on wheels. Option...
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    Back at it in Texas

    Well I am back. I made a few post several years ago and life got in the way and other hobbies left my poor car sitting in the garage. I recently moved and while cleaning the garage out I debated heavily about selling my 72 swinger but have decided to make it the swinger I have dreamed of...
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    1st post (72 swinger owner)

    I just found this site and must say I am very impressed. I currently own a stock 318 72 swinger. I also have a 1968 340 motor with original "X" heads and rebuilt 727 with a small stall I am planning to install. I am still looking for a rearend which is how I have found this site. I have...
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