1969 Dodge Dart

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Quick Inspection: '69 Dodge Dart Gary Powell * Frisco, TXPowertrainEngine: Rat-bashing power comes courtesy of an Indy Cylinder Head 528ci Street Legend crate Hemi. Accommodating the massive 4.500-inch bore is a Mopar mega-block, which encases a Callies 4.155-inch forged crank, Eagle 6.860-inch steel rods, and Wiseco 10.0:1 pistons. A custom Comp 248/254-at-0.050 solid roller cam with 0.604/0.591-inch lift, Isky lifters, and Indy 1.6:1 shaft-mount rockers manage the valve events. Up top, ported Indy 426-1 aluminum heads with 2.25/1.94-inch valves, an Indy tunnel-ram intake manifold, and dual Barry Grant 850-cfm carbs provide plenty of flow to spin the Hemi happily to 7600 rpm on special occasions. The distributor, plug wires, two-step rev limiter, and ignition box are all from MSD. Exhaust exits through a set of custom 21/2-inch long-tube headers built by Joe Smith Racecars, a custom H-pipe, and dual 3-inch Flowmaster mufflers. An NOS Big Shot nitrous system adds another 150 hp. Power: On the pump, the Hemi kicks out 798 hp at 6700 rpm and 795 lb-ft at 5200 rpm in naturally aspirated trim. The combo has never been dyno'd with the nitrous activated. Transmission: Slick clutchless shifts are executed via a Lenco ST-1200 five-speed mated to a Lakewood bellhousing and a McLeod twin-disc clutch and flywheel. The tranny's ratios were custom-selected to optimize the Hemi's powerband. A Gear Vendors overdrive unit allows chugging around town at a relaxed 0.75:1 ratio. It's all <b>...</b>

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