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BB Dart question #867219
11/30/10 01:41 PM 11/30/10 01:41 PM
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I am going to start gathering parts for my 68 Dart I am going to run in NSS in 2011. I will be using a 440.

My car is an original 6cyl car. Should I go with Schumacher mounts or a factory BB K-member? Is one better than the other for header fitment, engine placement, etc?

Also, whichever option I go with, do I want to keep my /6 torsion bars?

I've been into Mopars for a long time, but have never really had the $$ to mess with them much, so I don't have a lot of experience building an car. i'm sure I will have lots of questions.

I am hoping to get into the high 11's to start with, but if I am slower, so be it.

And as much as I want to, I cannot afford an aftermarket k-member. As much as I would like a BondoBob one, it's just not going to happen.

Thanks in advance.

Dennis
Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867220
11/30/10 01:46 PM 11/30/10 01:46 PM
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Quote:

I am going to start gathering parts for my 68 Dart I am going to run in NSS in 2011. I will be using a 440.

My car is an original 6cyl car. Should I go with Schumacher mounts or a factory BB K-member? Is one better than the other for header fitment, engine placement, etc?

Also, whichever option I go with, do I want to keep my /6 torsion bars?

I've been into Mopars for a long time, but have never really had the $$ to mess with them much, so I don't have a lot of experience building an car. i'm sure I will have lots of questions.

I am hoping to get into the high 11's to start with, but if I am slower, so be it.

And as much as I want to, I cannot afford an aftermarket k-member. As much as I would like a BondoBob one, it's just not going to happen.

Thanks in advance.

Dennis




go over to http://www.bigblockdart.com/ and look inthe info section

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: bigtimeauto] #867221
11/30/10 01:59 PM 11/30/10 01:59 PM
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I would rather not join another forum and start searching through hundreds of old threads. I think that there is more than enough knowledge here, and there is probably a lot of overlap in members too.

Dennis
Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867222
11/30/10 02:09 PM 11/30/10 02:09 PM
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My dart weighs 3450 with me in it now! It had a iron 440 in it when I got it but I'm about 100lbs more than the guy I got it off of so call it a wash about I guess ... Anyways he had a bunch of 11.60 slips and the engine was a stock stroke 440 with ported 906's with 2.14/1.81 valves! Solid cam specs unknown And about 10-1...the pistons were just flat tops and had a 950 carb/ and an old torker 440 intake on it... It won't take a whole lot to run high 11s with an abody ! I also run the Schumacher mounts.... Good luck

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867223
11/30/10 02:09 PM 11/30/10 02:09 PM
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I don't think you understood GO TO www.bigblockdart.com lots of good tech archives there!!!

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867224
11/30/10 02:59 PM 11/30/10 02:59 PM
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I would rather not join another forum and start searching through hundreds of old threads. I think that there is more than enough knowledge here, and there is probably a lot of overlap in members too.

Dennis



BigBlockDart is THE place for you!!! All they know is Big block A bodies. I am a member there too. In fact, I was there first while I was building my A-body, and now I am here for the racing end of things. The guys on BBD don't race as much as some here. You will find answers for about any question you might have about your build and get some personal experiences to guide you in choosing your parts. Not dis-crediting the guys here, but there are a lot of B/E body people here.

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: CHAPPER] #867225
11/30/10 08:02 PM 11/30/10 08:02 PM
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i have a set of cppa mounts to for a 6 cyl, k frame to put a bb in.i had them in my demon worked good but went with a motor plate on the bigger eng.i'll sell them cheap if you are interested send me a pm. brad
Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867226
11/30/10 08:18 PM 11/30/10 08:18 PM
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I fought mounts for a couple years in my dart. Andy F motor plate solved a lot of problems and also helps limit the frame twist. Also if you eventually go with an external oiling system you can cut all the mount supports out and have tons of clearance.

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: StripeHOG] #867227
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I don't think you understood GO TO www.bigblockdart.com lots of good tech archives there!!!




Ive seen their tech archives before and they were great. I say Were, because I cant see or find them anymore. I was just there. mike

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867228
11/30/10 10:26 PM 11/30/10 10:26 PM
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Quote:

I am going to start gathering parts for my 68 Dart I am going to run in NSS in 2011. I will be using a 440.

My car is an original 6cyl car. Should I go with Schumacher mounts or a factory BB K-member? Is one better than the other for header fitment, engine placement, etc?

Also, whichever option I go with, do I want to keep my /6 torsion bars?

I've been into Mopars for a long time, but have never really had the $$ to mess with them much, so I don't have a lot of experience building an car. i'm sure I will have lots of questions.

I am hoping to get into the high 11's to start with, but if I am slower, so be it.

And as much as I want to, I cannot afford an aftermarket k-member. As much as I would like a BondoBob one, it's just not going to happen.

Thanks in advance.

Dennis



My brother lives in Livonia off of Wayne Rd south of Plymouth Rd. I made the mounts on his 496 Dart and he also has external oiling. If you want to go talk to him and look at the car PM me and I'll send you his ph number.
Re: BB Dart question [Re: BobR] #867229
11/30/10 11:52 PM 11/30/10 11:52 PM
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Summit sells trandapt coversion mounts for Abody S6 to BB for $62.00
Re: BB Dart question [Re: cudaboy] #867230
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I have schumacher mounts in my 440 Dart.
Re: BB Dart question [Re: 70HemiGTX] #867231
12/01/10 10:25 PM 12/01/10 10:25 PM
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Go with the schumacher stuff, I used there moutns in a Duster and worked great. They will send you vital instructions on other things that will need to be addressed too.
What are you plans for headers? I also went with there headers, and they fit great. They are NOT a race header but fill the bill for a street car well.

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Re: BB Dart question [Re: Bob_Coomer] #867232
12/02/10 09:01 AM 12/02/10 09:01 AM
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thanks for the info everyone.

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What are you plans for headers?

Haven't decided yet, but I know I don't really like fenderwell headers.

Dennis

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