question about 66 dart

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I am looking to build a replicate Dart D Stock car. I need to know the difference between a standard dart 2 door and the dart GT. And are the parts available to do the conversion
 
By standard dart 2 door I assume you mean 2 door sedan, or "post" car. The D Darts were all GT's as far as I know, which would make them hardtops. There is some info on the web, I have found it by typing in D Dart on google. They were 273 4barrel 4 speed cars with a different solid cam and better springs, steep rear gears(4.88, I think), and a holley 4 barrel. Not too many left, maybe 3 or 4. Would make a great clone project.
 
Here's what I have on it from Mopar. Evidently, the D/Dart could be a factory job or the parts could have been retro-fitted at the dealer.

Dodge Offers "D" Stock Dart

DETROIT -- A new 275-h.p. Dodge Dart GT that meets D Stock specifications of the NHRA, AHRA and NASCAR is now in production. The "D/Dart" has a shipping weight of 2,946 pounds.

The "D/Dart" features a modified 273-cubic inch engine with a special four-barrel Holley carburetor. Other features include:

A special Camcraft camshaft (284 degrees with .495 intake and .505 exhaust), Racer Brown valve springs, a modified, full-breathing intake manifold, a low-restriction air cleaner, and a Weber clutch. Other standard items are: a heavy-duty 4.86:1 Sure-Grip 8-3/4 inch rear axle, free-flow exhaust headers by Doug of California, a four-speed manual transmission, heavy-duty suspension, and 6.95x14 B.S.W. tires.

The "D/Darts" are regular production line automobiles.

Additionally certain, basic service parts will be available through the Chrysler Parts Division, so that owners of earlier Darts may convert from the 235-h.p. to the new 275-h.p. version of the 273 V-8 engine.

The "D/Dart" has been certified by the sanctioning agencies in the D Stock class. It is expected that this car, properly prepared, will be a top contender.

A high idle speed minimizes roughness, a high numerical axle ratio is used for top acceleration, the distributor is modified for quick advance, and the ignition system is designed for optimum engine output. Due to the expected use of these vehicles, no warranty coverage applies.

Those who are interested in more specific technical details on this car may contact staff engineer Dick Maxwell, Product Planning, Chrysler Corporation, 341 Massachusetts Ave., Detroit 31, Michigan. Phone 313-883-4500, ext. 3947.

In case your local Dodge dealer does not have a full list of the part numbers for these specific components you may wish to contact performance parts specialist Ray Ryder, Chrysler Parts Division, 22631 Lawrence Avenue, Centerline, Michigan. Phone 313-539-3000, ext. 7763
 
so there is no difference in the grill or tail lights etc? I have found a 66 dart with a 273 here in California in good shape for $600
 
Nope. The D was a standard production Dart that was modified.
 
thanks for these great links, the project is going to change. I am going to build the 235HP version instead. The NHRA with all its intelligence will not allow this combo in stock eliminator only super stock
 
wow....is Ray Ryder still there?
He has to be over 70 by now.

I had his help in building my D Dart.
One change I haven't seen written about is that the D Dart had all of its pistons reversed from one bank to the other, thus off setting the offset, and reducing friction that was used for cold start piston slap noise reduction. This made a huge difference in performance.
 
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