Correct Air Cleaner for '68 Dodge Dart GTS 340?
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17 Paseo Verde
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Okay, finally got around to photographing the (incorrect) air cleaner that I received with the Dart, along with two pie tins. The first is the one that I'll eventually use with the correct air cleaner whenever I do get one. The second one was right beneath it in a box of parts - obviously not for this car - and it's in only so-so shape. Lots of scratches and small dings.
My friend who owned the Dart had a 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition (I think that was the name), and I'm guessing that TNT 440 plate was the one that was on the car when he bought it, but he found a nicer one so installed that. He had sold the 300 long before acquiring the Dart, so I'm thinking everything just ended up in a catch-all "Mopar" box.
As for the air cleaner, after posting a pic on Facebook when I first got the car, someone piped up right away letting me know it was incorrect for a '68 Dart, and said it was for something in the 1972 model year. I didn't see an exact match on that air cleaner identifying site linked above, so who knows. In the meantime, it's functioning fine (I put a new filter in it) so replacing it isn't high on my priority list right now.
My friend who owned the Dart had a 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition (I think that was the name), and I'm guessing that TNT 440 plate was the one that was on the car when he bought it, but he found a nicer one so installed that. He had sold the 300 long before acquiring the Dart, so I'm thinking everything just ended up in a catch-all "Mopar" box.
As for the air cleaner, after posting a pic on Facebook when I first got the car, someone piped up right away letting me know it was incorrect for a '68 Dart, and said it was for something in the 1972 model year. I didn't see an exact match on that air cleaner identifying site linked above, so who knows. In the meantime, it's functioning fine (I put a new filter in it) so replacing it isn't high on my priority list right now.
1WildRT
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Nice 340 Pin Tin... You've got the hard part...
17 Paseo Verde
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Ordered the one from Mancini; should have it by next weekend. (I hope...)
Does anyone know what the one I have, pictured above, is for?
Does anyone know what the one I have, pictured above, is for?
Not sure, I do not ever remember seeing a vacuum hose like that, but I haven't seen everything. Plus, you have the snout facing at the 7 o'clock position, should be facing the 5 o'clock position, that is where the exhaust stove would be.
1WildRT
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The breather hose makes it a 71, the single snorkel makes it a low performance engine, possibly a 383/440 out of a Sea Body...
Cliff Ramsdell
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My restored 68 GTS, this is the original air cleaner. I bought this car in 1981 from the original owner.
Cliff Ramsdell
Cliff Ramsdell
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Perfect timing!
I just now received my reproduction air cleaner from Mancini Racing, and I wasn't sure which position the breather pipe goes in. Now I know...thank you!
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Swinger 340
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We did the same with the club I help foundered in South Florida. Had to jump threw all kinds of hurtles, to use the Pentastar logo on our newsletter and fliers. Just follow their rules for the approval.
Swinger 340
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Yes, the air cleaner is in the correct position, but the Master cylinder and cap, PVC and Breather is incorrect, but close. You have the same check valve at the power booster, that I have, not sure if it is correct. Nice motor, so forget the minor details, unless you want them.
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