Engine for a 73 dart?

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My 73 dart came stock with a 2bbl 318 and I've really been contemplation what the best route is in regards to the cars engine. Should I build the hell out of the 318 making it a really high rpm monster? Or should I do a 440 swap? Finding a 440 isn't that hard and they aren't very expensive where I am, and I have all the tools and knowledge if I do this swap, but would it be worth it? I know a 440 can make insane power with minor bolt ons.

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Gaijin · Accepted Answer

You would have to beef up your suspension to carry the extra weight of the transmission and engine,swap in a stronger rear end and there was a problem with the unibody from torque causing cracks in upper corners above the firewall where it meets with the front fenders.

I'd recommend a 340.Can get a lot power out of it.

roadrunner426440 · Answer

your best bet would be to get a crate motor from Mopar Performance 

you can get a 380 HP 360 for about $5k - way less than you will spend on your 318 and less than you will spend on rebuilding a 440 and then upgrading the suspension to accept it.

Anonymous · Answer

i'd guess that the slant six became an selection for that 3 hundred and sixty 5 days. interior the 70s gasoline became short so gasoline financial device became significant. my mom had a 1974 save away from dart with that slant six if i keep in mind genuine some time past in 1989 i think of, that vehicle had an argument with pre-detination.

done wrenching · Answer

These days it's easy to build a 415 or more inch small block. That would help keep that A body nice and light.

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