Search results for query: *

  1. Kevin D.

    Crankcase evac. Question?

    I just put a pan evac. system on my 416 Dart. It runs from valve covers to headers. Was wondering should I still run a valve cover breather or not. Your input appreciated.
  2. Kevin D.

    3 inch studs?

    I am wanting to replace the studs on my 69 Dart to 3 inch. It has a disc brakes from 74 Valiant. Which size studs do I need to fit the spindles. Rear axles came with studs. So I don't know size. Thanks Kevin.
  3. Kevin D.

    1/4 mile rpm?

    I have a 69 dart I enjoy taking to drags. Re-living my youth. Go maybe 3-4 times a year. Well on my bucket list is attend and participate in a Big Mopar event or Musclepalooza at Lebanon valley. I have only been running 1/8 mile. I have run a best of 7.15 in the 1/8. Some of these events 1/4...
  4. Kevin D.

    To prime or not?

    My 69 Dart with stroked 340 has been in enclosed trailer for 8 months. I have moved to Maine and am about ready to take out of hibernation. Have finally got shop close to ready. Do you think I should prime the oil system or just fire her up from this deep sleep. Thanks Kevin.
  5. Kevin D.

    Oxford plains Dragway reopening.

    Oxford plains dragway in Oxford Maine is set to re-open this spring.Driver meeting 2/1 in Oxford.Go to facebook for more on this.
  6. Kevin D.

    Anti-freeze or drain?

    Well I am moving to maine.My dart will have to sit in car trailer for the winter till I get shop building squared away. My question is do you guys drain the engines for winter or add anti-freeze.Your input appreciated,Kevin.
  7. Kevin D.

    Roll bar?

    My 69 dart now running 7.30 in the eight.That would be 11.40 in 1/4.The track I run now wants a 6 point bar.What does your track require as I would like to go to some nostalgia events.Do they require a 6 or 8 point roll bar.Also swing out bar yes or no or your preference,Thanks Kevin.
  8. Kevin D.

    3 inch wheel studs?

    I need to get 3 inch studs.But have no idea which ones.Have 74 valint disc brakes in front.8 3/4 742 Yukon axles in rear.Thanks for your help.Kevin.
  9. Kevin D.

    Stock suspension drag racers step in please.

    I have a 69 dart that I use as a street/strip car.Trying to keep it as close to stock looking as possible.Well finally got my 416 in and running.Went to track hoping the prepped track would help.No such luck it just blows the 225/60-15 M/t drag radials off.The car has 4.88 gears which worked...
  10. Kevin D.

    Slick fitment on Dart.

    I have a 69 dart with 3/4 offset spring hangers and shackles.Has anyone ran slicks that are 28/9-15 on this set up.I have drag radials now 255/60-15 and am wanting to step up to a taller tire and racing slick.Your input appreciated,Thanks Kevin.
  11. Kevin D.

    Spring height school me!

    I purchased some new Comp. valve springs to match my cam.They are #986 double spring with dampner.I will be installing on edel. 60179 heads.I have no idea about spring height.Also will these springs work just replacing or will machine work need to be done.Heads have less than 300 miles.Have been...
  12. Kevin D.

    1.6 rockers please explain.

    Could someone explain 1.6 rockers.What they do.How they change valve geometry.Also what it takes to run them,Thanks Kevin.
  13. Kevin D.

    Broken parts thread.

    Lets start a messed up parts with pictures thread.Here is mine.Its 1971 and we are running 36 degrees advance.In a 426 wedge.So being young and stupid we figure 38 would be better.Mix in a little detonation and this is what you get.Ruined block,crank one head and cam.13 to 1 piston.I kept for...
  14. Kevin D.

    Hard to believe toque converter!

    I had been running a tci 142222 super street fighter converter.Foot braked up to 2000 rpm flashed to 3500.Was kinda happy with it.Saw another converter on another site that was a 9inch racer brand converter the tci was a 10 inch.Well got it installed and it has less stall than the bigger tci...
  15. Kevin D.

    My dart at track.

    My 69 dart at local track.Set a new best of 7.92.Way to much fun for an OLD GUY,Kevin.
  16. Kevin D.

    Too scoop or not?

    I want to buy a fiberglass hood for my 69 dart.I like the sleeper no scoop look.But want to paint hood matte black.Car is white.6 pack hood or flat hood is the question.What do you think.Need some input here,Thanks Kevin.
  17. Kevin D.

    Cast crank rpm?

    I have stroked 340.With mopar perf. cast crank has been completely balanced externally including vibration dampner and flex plate.What would be the max rpm you would spin.Dont need to know ya get rid of of it and get steel crank.Just a simple street strip combination.Thanks for the input Kevin.
  18. Kevin D.

    Oil thru push rods?

    Can I use oil thru push rods on a 1970 non oil thru solid lifter 340,Thanks Kevin.
  19. Kevin D.

    msd?

    I was at track sunday ran an 8.01 in1/8th. Another mopar racer that was trying to help me get into 7s. Told me to try by passing ballast resistor cause msd dist. had one built in.We tried it disconnected and nothing we made up some jumper wires to by pass it and it sounded a little crisper but...
  20. Kevin D.

    Slick size?

    I have a 69 dart with the offset springs and would like to go to a slick. Have 255/60/15 drag radials now.They are about a perfect fit with the 8 inch wide wheels. What size slick would compare to this size,Thanks Kevin.
  21. Kevin D.

    Barry Grant done?

    Just read Barry Grant bellied up on friday on another site anyone know anything else? I hope not I really prefer their carbs,Kevin.
  22. Kevin D.

    Solid cam?

    Do you think that you could run a .540 solid lift cam with a fresh complete 70 340 complete with trw replacement pistons 10 1/2 comp. thanks Kevin.
  23. Kevin D.

    Bowl blending?

    Could someone explain this term and maybe show some picts and what it does,Thanks Kevin.#-o
  24. Kevin D.

    Good day at track!

    The weather here in western Arkansas was just too nice last Sunday. Last Sunday race of year. I just could not pass it up.My little dart with mild 340 just loved the weather. Old best was 8.32 on my second pass it clicked of a 8.21 that is about 12.79 in 1/4 mile man was I a happy racer.Thats in...
  25. Kevin D.

    New best!

    My dart ran a best 8.37 in the 1/8 yesterday thru mufflers street tires full interior mild 340 man was I happy.I just go to track a couple times of year for time only. Wasnt even planning on going but the weather was beautiful and 3 day weekend it doesnt get any better for a guy almost 60,Kevin.
  26. Kevin D.

    Launch with 2 step?

    just put 2 step in my dart. How do most of you launch with yor 2-step pedal just passed launch control limit or on floor? Thanks Kevin.
Back
Top