Hello from oregon

[Dart SRT]

Hello. My current projects are a 68 Dart and a 68 GTX. The dilemma I am wondering on my dart is the 451 I started to build or 392 crate? Leaning towards 392. Going 833 4 speed. Maybe later cut apart and do modern trans. The b engine seems to have a nicer fit than the 392 in an a body. Like the E body's and a lot of the info crosses over. So here I am.

 

[340challconvert]

Dart SRT
to FEBO from New Jersey
Be great to see some pics of your Dart and GTX.

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

Hello. My current projects are a 68 Dart and a 68 GTX. The dilemma I am wondering on my dart is the 451 I started to build or 392 crate? Leaning towards 392. Going 833 4 speed. Maybe later cut apart and do modern trans. The b engine seems to have a nicer fit than the 392 in an a body. Like the E body's and a lot of the info crosses over. So here I am.

Welcome to the forum!
I Cant say I have done a big block in a Dart (I have a 67), but I know it's a tight fit - I do like the 392 option though. The newer motors are hard to beat for power and driveability...
I have done the big block swap in my Barracuda and that was very easy to do.
The factory big block A-body (383) had a special block and K-member if I remember correctly.

 

[DrEamer]

Welcome from another Oregon member. Always great to see someone else from the state. What part of the state are you from, if you don't mind sharing. As far as the the engines you mentioned, the B block will go into the the GTX without any real work. As noted above, it will take some work to get into the Dart. I looked into the Gen 3 Hemi as well for my Challenger. I ended up on going with a stroked 5.9 Magnum, just because it will fit with no real modification, and looks correct. The only real draw backs for me was dealing with some of the electronics for the Gen 3 conversion, and the expense. The plus side is that the market continues to support the newer engine, and will continue to grow, verses the older engines as the supply drys up.

 

[Hemi392]

Welcome from another Oregon member. Always great to see someone else from the state. What part of the state are you from, if you don't mind sharing. As far as the the engines you mentioned, the B block will go into the the GTX without any real work. As noted above, it will take some work to get into the Dart. I looked into the Gen 3 Hemi as well for my Challenger. I ended up on going with a stroked 5.9 Magnum, just because it will fit with no real modification, and looks correct. The only real draw backs for me was dealing with some of the electronics for the Gen 3 conversion, and the expense. The plus side is that the market continues to support the newer engine, and will continue to grow, verses the older engines as the supply drys up.

where are you located as well. i'm in Canby and it would be nice to talk over some of these issues with someone knowledgeable and local. jcw

 

[DrEamer]

where are you located as well. i'm in Canby and it would be nice to talk over some of these issues with someone knowledgeable and local. jcw

I don't know how knowledgeable I am, but willing to share what I know. I am out of Albany. I have a friend that lives in Canby, but have never visited him since he moved there. Might have to make the trip sometime.

 

[Hemi392]

I don't know how knowledgeable I am, but willing to share what I know. I am out of Albany. I have a friend that lives in Canby, but have never visited him since he moved there. Might have to make the trip sometime.

always welcome... just give me a heads up..

 

[Hemi392]

Welcome to the forum!
I Cant say I have done a big block in a Dart (I have a 67), but I know it's a tight fit - I do like the 392 option though. The newer motors are hard to beat for power and driveability...
I have done the big block swap in my Barracuda and that was very easy to do.
The factory big block A-body (383) had a special block and K-member if I remember correctly.

what big block did you do in your barracuda??

 

[Dart SRT]

Hi guys. Here is a picture of the dart burried in stuff in the garage. The GTX is burried in in the snow under a cover right now. Located in the Columbia Gorge. The GTX will get it's it's original 440 rebuilt. Hopefully this month I will get a few things done on dart.

 

[rbbruno3]

Welcome Aboard, Dart looks nice so far

 

[Hemi392]

Hi guys. Here is a picture of the dart burried in stuff in the garage. The GTX is burried in in the snow under a cover right now. Located in the Columbia Gorge. The GTX will get it's it's original 440 rebuilt. Hopefully this month I will get a few things done on dart.

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looks good

 

[moparleo]

aboard. Keep us posted on your projects. Nice start.

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

what big block did you do in your barracuda??

It was an E-body Barracuda, not an A-body. The E-bodies are very similar to the B-body engine bay, so a lot of stuff swaps straight across.

 

[Hemi392]

It was an E-body Barracuda, not an A-body. The E-bodies are very similar to the B-body engine bay, so a lot of stuff swaps straight across.

i think i am going the Gen 3 route in my 70 cuda so trying to get prepared for the problems up front and not repeat other mistakes. thought i would use the 727 with the 392 but not sure what motor mounts work and with this combo if i need to make, or get, a new trans cross member

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

Why not the 5 spd auto?

 

[Hemi392]

Why not the 5 spd auto?

i'm old school. i understand the old stuff and the 727 is a good strong tranny that will hold up to the 485-510 hp of the 392. So far with the research i have done it looks like the 392 / 727 combo will fit without cutting the tunnel and the new tranny's take a computer to run as well as cutting. So dealing with the computer on the 392 is consuming my old school brain right now so i was going to wait a few years and then tackle it or go stock 4 speed or Tremmik 5 speed. i am still trying to figure out how the 727 kick down is going to work with the 392. if anyone can shed some light it would be appreciated.

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

i'm old school. i understand the old stuff and the 727 is a good strong tranny that will hold up to the 485-510 hp of the 392. So far with the research i have done it looks like the 392 / 727 combo will fit without cutting the tunnel and the new tranny's take a computer to run as well as cutting. So dealing with the computer on the 392 is consuming my old school brain right now so i was going to wait a few years and then tackle it or go stock 4 speed or Tremmik 5 speed. i am still trying to figure out how the 727 kick down is going to work with the 392. if anyone can shed some light it would be appreciated.

I can understand the technology part - getting it to integrate will take some time.

 

[Hemi392]

what i need is someone i can ask question of that's done this and can guide me thru the process. Time? i have a very high patience threshold. the vette took 30 years for a numbers mating rebuild. the cuda gets 2.

 

[6PKRTSE]

Welcome. Nice Dart.