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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:52 pm ] |
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Totally agree with DusterIdjit's gear recommendations. |
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| Author: | Maritimer [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:01 am ] |
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great forum...awesome replies greatly appreciated! Looks like 2:94 or 3:23(leaning towards)..3:23 ok for appx. 30% hwy usage? Going to try for 15" as disc break conversion has to be part of future..I am getting two extra leafs springs. I did see a used set of 14" mopar rallys that would have been perfect but 15" seems to be a better option. Anyone know where I can get a front casting of Dutras? I have the rear I sent a PM to Doctor Dodge |
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| Author: | FrankRaso [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:00 am ] |
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The suitability of various gear options for highway use depends upon how important fuel economy is to you and how much you like the engine revving 10% higher. If you go with a disc brake conversion and want 15" rims, you will need to go with 73-76 slider brakes. It is possible that you will end up with 2.76:1 gears as you will also need to change the axle to keep the LBP all around. |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:13 pm ] |
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I run p205x60x15 tires on 15x6 rims on the front of my '65 Dart without any problems. I run p235x60x15 tires on 15x7 rims in the rear, they fill the tub with about 1/2" from the spring. The rims are American Racing Salt FLats. The front end is also lowered 2". I have 3.55 gears with a standard 4 speed and get around 20mph if I keep the rpms below 3500. Over 3500 rpms and you can visually watch the needle go down on the gas gauge. |
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| Author: | Maritimer [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:44 pm ] |
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I found a set of 14" SBP rally rims with trim rings(no center caps) I'm going to put the disc brake conversion on hold for a couple years or once my new tires need replacement. I'm looking at buying a set of white letter T/A's. I was thinking 215/70/14 (68' Dart 270) Adding two leafs on back As far as gears, I'm thinking 3.23 Super six set/up should be completed in a couple weeks. Sound like a good combination? |
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| Author: | zorg [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:58 pm ] |
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I just put 3.23's in my Dart, and couldn't be happier. Lots more snap off the line, and cruises just under 2,000rpm at 60 (on a 25" tire). |
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