Update on My 64 Dart project
dart4forte said
Well I finally got the mockup done and installed the driver side header. It's not as bad as I thought. Took me two hours to figure out I had the motor mounts backwards. Onece I switched them the motor went right in. The brake line that runs across the firewall has to me moved, way too close to the header pipe. I was going to do this anyway sice NHRA rules require it if you run a 4 speed without a scattershield. The stock distrobution block has top go, way to close to the headers. I'll be running a stock 67-72 valve mounted up by the master cylinder. I still need to trim the casting that sticks out on the bell housing (forgot that part). It looks like I may not have to notch the K member to clear the pan. I used a stock on on the mockup and looking at the Milodon pan the sump setrs back further that the stock pan. I'll do some measuring just to be sure. Here are some pictures. Oh any by the way I installed the driver side header from the top. I had to remove the mastercylinder, went right in. On a side note It tried several mini starters and they didn't work so I guess I'll be springing for the adjustable starter.
Have you found anywhere with a better price on the adjustable starter than what it sells for at TTI?
Which pan did you go with? Ya know when people mention notching the K member I went and looked on several sites pictures of what people did, and a few cars around town. On 63-64 the K frame is rounder, on later models it has a lip that sticks out an inch or so. I think that is what is getting notched.. OH, and is the drag link gonna clear the new pan too?
I started pulling apart my 64 Dart last week and the new 416 is almost finished. I am going to the Mopars at the strip (cant wait) hope to see more cars and get a few more ideas. Anyway I am going to use the new A body TTI headers and I am thinking I may pitch the power steering in the Dart and get a manual box. I saw that there is an adatpter from several sources. I am not sure what all is need if I go manual, but man it is a tight fit on those headers!
On a side note, I had not worked on my car for a few years, I gotta tell you, with the 727 behind a small block in a 64 Dart it is a &!*^&% just to get the starter out. Man and even the factory manifolds are a pain too when they are rusted on!
Well finished the heads tonight and can sleep a little better, next week end the engine and tranny are comming out, All I have left is the crossmember to unbolt and lift it out. Then I will redo the trans.
Your car dart4forte has gotten me fired up! Oh by the way, I have seen drawings and mods on TTI's site and here too for the crossmember mods for dual ex.
I do not see why I would need to do that on my car? Both sides of the member are very close to the floor now. I do not see what would be gained on my Dart for pipe clearances? Any thoughts on this.. :scratch:
If you look at this picture, mine already looks like the tighter to the floor version on both sides. I wonder if it is becasue at one time when I put in the 4spd? Or mybe it was becasue mine was a factory Calif. GT. It came with dual exh. Very rare, most all Darts were single. I know for a fact becasue I am the 2nd owner, it was my grand mothers Dart. But heck so many years ago I can not remmeber if I picked up a 4spd member or I cut it? But my duals fit fine just the same Man I am getting old... :glasses6: here is the link..
http://www.ttiexhaust.com/Early A-body Hdrs and Exh/4. Crossmember Modification.pdf