1974 Dart Swinger Build

Here is an update from my first post on plans for the car:

• Rebuild the 318 and build it up. Using some rebuilt 360 heads, air gap eddy manifold, probably some kb167 pistons.
• Mostly followed this plan. Using the original 318 block bored 30 over with kb 167 pistons, eddy air gap manifold, but instead of rebuilt 360 heads I am using the Indy LA-X heads OOO with 1.92 and 1.625 valves. Went with the Comp XE268H cam.

• Clean up the 727 and probably get a new torque converter. Eventually would like to do a 4 speed swap.. I have a thing for 3 pedals.
• Unless I get w big bonus some day I am going to stick with an auto for now. Using my 727 rebuilt with stock converter at this point. I have an A518 that I am going to work on putting in the car in the next year or so

• Rebuild the rear end. I believe it is a 8 1/4 and I would like to make it a sure grip. I don't think the rear end has ever had any work done to it.
• Got this done. Put a sure-grip, 3.21 gears (it had 2.45 gears before), and put some disc brakes in the back.

• Upgrading the suspension is a must. Probably a mix of things from Hotchkis and Firm Feel to go with the Hellwig sway bars already on it.
• Pretty much followed this route. Here is a list: Hotchkis Parts: Rear Leafs, steering rod links, adjustable strut rods, shocks front and rear. Sent a k-member to FF for them to reinforce and powdercoat. I got some rebuilt LCA's on FABO a while back with reinforcement plates (forgot the member...). Using the SPC adjustable UCA's. The Hellwig sway bars I had front and rear already. PST 1.03 torsion bars. Also, went with the borgeson steering box.

• There is also some trunk work needed, the bottom of the trunk for the spare is a little rotted.
• Still need to do this

Additional items done so far:

• Wilwood front disc brakes
• 4 core radiator from this place: 3 Row Copper Radiator For 1974-76 Dart, Swinger, Demon & Duster
• Still using the flex fan, upgraded to 6-blade. Might go electric eventually
• Using a Summit distributor
• Edelbrock 650 with electric choke
• Have a Rev-n-nator to put on eventually
• TTI shortys, still need to get exhaust and muffler put on, thinking magnaflow
• New gas tank and sender from member devilchicken

I think that is most of it at this point. Can't wait to get the exhaust and alignment to drive this thing more.