Early A-body torsion bar ???

[pettybludart]

I,m thinking on buying the V8 conversion kit from schumacher for a 66 dart 6 to 8.Do I also have to buy bigger torsion bars??Thanks.

 

[C130 Chief]

You don't absolutely need to, but given the additional weight and performance capability, it would be a good idea. The factory installed larger diameter bars for that reason. A brake upgrade would be well worth considering with a V8 swap as well.

 

[daves66valiant]

340 or 383 bars will make a big difference if you would like firmer handling with a V8.

 

[pettybludart]

Hey guys,Chief I,ve already got the brake stuff from a 73 donar car,and Dave I,m not really to much into handleing,mostly strip with a little street driving.So you say they put the bigger torsion bars in from factory?small are .000?? big are .920 can you give me a number on the different sizes.Thanks

 

[doug 371]

.83 slant 6 .85 318 .87 heavy duty

 

[2 Darts]

For the strip work, leave the small bars on and use drag shocks (90/10). This will improve weight transfer. As long as the car isn't seeing a lot of street time, the setup will work for leisurely cruises, to and from the strip.