65 Dart

1st timer · 09-07-2007, 10:06 PM

just picked up a 65 2 dr Dart with V8 (273-2 bl) and auto. How do I identify which transmission and rear end are in it? I think it has posi since both rear tires turn and burn. Will a new 340 crate motor hook up to the current motor mounts and tranny and will this tranny and rear end take the increased HP? this is all new to me, so it will be a journey of discovery (and not too expensive I hope). don't want a monster car, but want something that gets a little attention.

thanks

flammopar1 · 09-11-2007, 09:03 AM

From the little i know and for what it is worth the drivers side mount is different on the 360 from all the other small block.
Glad to see another 65 dart out there. I have been racing mine since 93.

76Duster07SS · 09-12-2007, 04:43 PM

the motor mounts are different there are4 different motor mounts, one for slant 6, one for 273/318, one for 340/360 and one for the B/RB, if you need a swap kit go to engine swaps dot com or here ManciniRacing

auggie56 · 09-22-2007, 06:37 PM

Increased HP = expense ! I doubt that drivetrain of yours will hold up to more HP, considering it's original configuration and age.

09-07-2007, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
1st timer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	65 Dart just picked up a 65 2 dr Dart with V8 (273-2 bl) and auto. How do I identify which transmission and rear end are in it? I think it has posi since both rear tires turn and burn. Will a new 340 crate motor hook up to the current motor mounts and tranny and will this tranny and rear end take the increased HP? this is all new to me, so it will be a journey of discovery (and not too expensive I hope). don't want a monster car, but want something that gets a little attention. thanks

09-11-2007, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
flammopar1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: franklin ohio Posts: 2	65 dart From the little i know and for what it is worth the drivers side mount is different on the 360 from all the other small block. Glad to see another 65 dart out there. I have been racing mine since 93.

09-12-2007, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
76Duster07SS Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: De Posts: 14	the motor mounts are different there are4 different motor mounts, one for slant 6, one for 273/318, one for 340/360 and one for the B/RB, if you need a swap kit go to engine swaps dot com or here ManciniRacing __________________ Jason Last edited by 76Duster07SS : 09-12-2007 at 05:03 PM.

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09-22-2007, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
auggie56 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	Increased HP = expense ! I doubt that drivetrain of yours will hold up to more HP, considering it's original configuration and age.