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Front disc interchange on a 1966 Charger

Posted By: FASTBACK66

Front disc interchange on a 1966 Charger - 08/04/09 09:26 PM

I'm sure it's been discussed but I am curious what will be a direct swap onto my 1966 Charger. I have manual drums now and want disc. I was told 73 and up A/E body is better and direct swap. Something about the bearings being bigger/ better. I also hear Dippy and Cordoba will swap in too. I found a 1974 Charger that complete in the J/Y and was going to grab them but then thought they are B bodies and probably wouldn't swap. I then found a 80's Dippy Police car that was in a fire and am leary about those parts. My car has a 69 up K-frame and new suspension. Time to upgrade the brakes. I have everything from a 1967 Satellite except the calipers and everyone wants a pretty penny for them.
So what's the simplest, most direct swap for my car?

Vinny
Posted By: hemi71x

Re: Front disc interchange on a 1966 Charger - 08/04/09 09:41 PM

http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html

This tech article will be of help to you.
Posted By: therocks

Re: Front disc interchange on a 1966 Charger - 08/04/09 11:07 PM

The controversy of the taller spindles still rages.I had the As on my 65 put the taller ones on and its fine.Been on 2 years and no problesm on the street or strip.Rocky
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Front disc interchange on a 1966 Charger - 08/04/09 11:52 PM

Anything from 1973 or newer is a good swap. That '74 B body car would be fine but even better would be something with 11.75 rotors such as a '76 or newer B body.

You'll have to be careful with caliper location and hose routing. There are lots of parts that will work so don't settle for some hacked together solution just because they were the first calipers or hoses that you found.
Posted By: bobby66

Re: Front disc interchange on a 1966 Charger - 08/05/09 01:17 AM

I put the Master Power kit on my '66 Charger several years ago. It's based on the oem stuff and has been good so far. Probably go with bigger rotors and adapters down the road.
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