notpaul
Active Member
Hello!
I just bought a 1976 Duster that is going to be a bit of a project for my daughter & I. (She loves muscle cars ... and will be getting her license in a year. My plan is to let her work off the cost of the car both with cash and sweat - helping me do a few upgrades.)
I don't want to do anything too crazy or expensive ... but would like to do some modest performance upgrades to engine, suspension, etc.
Everything is in good running shape, but is all basically stock.
What I was thinking -
- update & upgrade ignition
- new intake & carb
- new exhaust (from headers to mufflers)
- sway bars front & back
I'm thinking those things should all make good weekend projects for us. I am looking for advice on specific recommended parts as well as general thoughts on what components give you the most bang for the buck.
I would like the car to be functional as a more or less daily driver, but still be fun and have moderately good performance. (Having a nice rev sound would be fun, too!)
Perhaps there are some genera guides people could point me to?
I am moderately adept with repairs & upgrades - but this is my first Mopar experience.
Thanks in advance!
- notpaul
I just bought a 1976 Duster that is going to be a bit of a project for my daughter & I. (She loves muscle cars ... and will be getting her license in a year. My plan is to let her work off the cost of the car both with cash and sweat - helping me do a few upgrades.)
I don't want to do anything too crazy or expensive ... but would like to do some modest performance upgrades to engine, suspension, etc.
Everything is in good running shape, but is all basically stock.
What I was thinking -
- update & upgrade ignition
- new intake & carb
- new exhaust (from headers to mufflers)
- sway bars front & back
I'm thinking those things should all make good weekend projects for us. I am looking for advice on specific recommended parts as well as general thoughts on what components give you the most bang for the buck.
I would like the car to be functional as a more or less daily driver, but still be fun and have moderately good performance. (Having a nice rev sound would be fun, too!)
Perhaps there are some genera guides people could point me to?
I am moderately adept with repairs & upgrades - but this is my first Mopar experience.
Thanks in advance!
- notpaul