Author: polarman

Manual sbp front disc conversion feedback

I’m looking for some feedback from anyone who’s used this conversion kit, or recommendations for a manual disc kit that won’t break the bank and retains the small bolt pattern.
1966-74 Dodge Dart Mopar A-Body Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit for…

Manual sbp front disc conversion feedback

Harmonic damper/crank pulley-Interchangeable parts issue or manufacture defect?

Alright folks, here we go with silly questions from polarman again. So I installed the harmonic damper on my new BPC4083CT engine the other day. I pulled the crank pulley from the old 318 and took it to work to paint it up. I got home to install it, an…

Alternator bracket pic request

Hey folks. I’m at the stage where I’m mocking things up on the new engine to get it ready for the Dart. It tore this apart over 9 years ago, and I took pictures but the low quality of them makes it hard to see. Can someone kindly post some pictures of the alternator brackets , spacers, and assembly to make things a little easier? If not, no biggie as trial and error will get it done.

Look what finally showed up yesterday!

Fed Ex gave me the run-around for a couple of days, but I finally got my engine! This should absolutely rock my 68 Dart.

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Blueprint crate 408 long block- combos?

So, I pulled the trigger last week and ordered the Blueprint BPC4083CT after I discovered issues with the 340 block I was going to have built. The lack of a Mopar engine builder in my area and the warranty were deciding factors in the crate choice that was never my intention. I assume some folks here are likely running this engine, so I’d like some feedback on how you set yours up. I have the top parts of and Edelbrock Torker II intake from the 70’s and an 750 cfm carter style Edelbrock…

Blueprint crate 408 long block- combos?

polarman’s refurb Claytronic 68 Dart

I’m starting to work on my 68 Dart. A buddy of mine named Clayt pulled it out of a junkyard in 1976 and hopped it up.He gave it to me 15 years ago and I got it running and drove it for a summer. Haven’t touched it in 13 years. I love this car just the way it is, so I’m planning on keeping at as original to the way it was built back then as I can. I’m on a super tight budget, so this is going to be a slow motion project that will take forever.
The Dart is a 68 hard top with a 318 block, 340…

polarman’s refurb Claytronic 68 Dart

polarman’s refurb Claytronic 68 Dart

I’m starting to work on my 68 Dart. A buddy of mine named Clayt pulled it out of a junkyard in 1976 and hopped it up.He gave it to me 15 years ago and I got it running and drove it for a summer. Haven’t touched it in 13 years. I love this car just the way it is, so I’m planning on keeping at as original to the way it was built back then as I can. I’m on a super tight budget, so this is going to be a slow motion project that will take forever.
The Dart is a 68 hard top with a 318 block, 340…