/6 to V8 CLUTCH AND HOUSING
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grimreaper
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What year Dart?
What year Dart ?
If its a '63 the V-8 won't fit without moving the wiper motor and modifying the firewall.
In any case you will need a V-8 center link to clear the oil pan and you may have to modify the engine mounts on the crossmember .
You will need Disc Brakes in the front . Use the late big bolt pattern spindle , upper control arm and rotor from a '73-76 A body . They were offered with a manual disc/drum master cylinder or power booster but you may not have room for the power booster with the V-8.
You might want to go with a hydraulic clutch to save the mickey motion linkage, it will open up the real estate needed for the exhaust system.
You will need a mini starter also for exhaust clearance.
You will also want at least an 8 1/4" rear axle with 10" brakes from an A body, 3.21 gears for all around driving.
If your a 63-65 you will need a complete driveshaft made.
If your a '66 the driveshaft will be easy.
Of course a floor shifter is the way to go and this will require a hump on the side of the trans tunnel.
And of course you will have to notch the drivers side cross member for the exhaust pipe.
But the simple solution would be an automatic , 904 , 998 or a GM TH 2004R with a new mount.
If its a '63 the V-8 won't fit without moving the wiper motor and modifying the firewall.
In any case you will need a V-8 center link to clear the oil pan and you may have to modify the engine mounts on the crossmember .
You will need Disc Brakes in the front . Use the late big bolt pattern spindle , upper control arm and rotor from a '73-76 A body . They were offered with a manual disc/drum master cylinder or power booster but you may not have room for the power booster with the V-8.
You might want to go with a hydraulic clutch to save the mickey motion linkage, it will open up the real estate needed for the exhaust system.
You will need a mini starter also for exhaust clearance.
You will also want at least an 8 1/4" rear axle with 10" brakes from an A body, 3.21 gears for all around driving.
If your a 63-65 you will need a complete driveshaft made.
If your a '66 the driveshaft will be easy.
Of course a floor shifter is the way to go and this will require a hump on the side of the trans tunnel.
And of course you will have to notch the drivers side cross member for the exhaust pipe.
But the simple solution would be an automatic , 904 , 998 or a GM TH 2004R with a new mount.
I saw this sweet wagon a few years ago ...
I don'y remember what size tires it had but that required a bit of rear wheel opening trimming.
2 Darts
A-body Addicted
2 darts you didn't seem to disagree with me you added to my thoughts 
Of course we could go into all the small details of this swap but we should leave somethings for the O.P. to find out as the swap goes on.
I was just bringing the highlites up.
I just hope he has the stockA body sm blk 64-66 headers for that 273 or small port 318. It sure would save him a lot of grief.
Of course we could go into all the small details of this swap but we should leave somethings for the O.P. to find out as the swap goes on.
I was just bringing the highlites up.
I just hope he has the stockA body sm blk 64-66 headers for that 273 or small port 318. It sure would save him a lot of grief.
Its a '65. I've had 3 and all were 2dr automatic race cars. I thought that maybe this one might be a street car, although I said that about all (8) street cars that I built. If it will require allot of parts swapping to do the 4spd., I may just opt for the automatic.
2 Darts
A-body Addicted
What the OP will need if headers are not used are the A-body LA V-8 exhaust manifolds. The driver's side is especially critical to clear the steering column.
396 Signet
Well-Known Member
A 10.5" clutch will fit although the small one should be OK for a mild V8-
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=305741
For all the $ & aggravation I would stick with the slant, you could hop it up a bit if needed.
Actually it's the passenger side that will need notching if going to dual exhaust.
Boost Boy ;bump
65 Dartman;bump
396 Signet ; exactly how mild would that be & we're talking the 9 1/2 clutch rite?
if memory serves the 9 1/4 six clutch from the same era was grenade
even behind those engines if they were warmed over much. Key is if
there are any new & improved available in that size? just curious.
THAT WAGON IS BADASS! Me likey !! "Honey, I think we're out of groceries again!"
:happy1:
65 Dartman;bump
396 Signet ; exactly how mild would that be & we're talking the 9 1/2 clutch rite?
if memory serves the 9 1/4 six clutch from the same era was grenade
even behind those engines if they were warmed over much. Key is if
there are any new & improved available in that size? just curious.
THAT WAGON IS BADASS! Me likey !! "Honey, I think we're out of groceries again!"
:happy1:
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