just introducing myself. ive owned this car since i was 11 years old and have dumped all my teenage years into it.. which isnt saying a damn thing. the 225 slant 6 got rebuilt with a new trans. but not enough power for me. im currently deployed but plan on spending most the money i make over here on that car. want to put a 340 in it with a 5 speed. not lookin for the fastest car on the strip, but want her to sound good and keep up. any suggestions on the rear end i should use, or trans, please let me know. here for opinions. thanks

 

Welcome to the forum
and thanks for your service
I would go with 8 3/4 rear end with a 3:23 gear, depending what it comes out of it might need to be cut down.
not sure about trans
thanks

 

thank you. generally where would i find a 8 3/4? what car could i get one out of?

 

Not sure whare to find one, but it needs to come out of a V8 A body
Thanks

 

Welcome and thank you for your services.

340s are great motors but can be kind of expensive to buy. You might want to look around for a well built 360 with a 4 spd and the 8.75 rear axle. Picking the right rear axle also depends on how much power you want the motor to create.

As for the transmission, you'll probably need a 4 spd A883 unless of course you deside to drop in a Magnum 360 with a 5 spd from a 94 later truck.

 

Welcome and thanks again for your service and get home safe
its awsome you were able to have the car since 11 years old , must of been the talk of the town

 

thanks all. cant wait to get back to the states. yeah im starting to lean toward a 360. easier to find parts n all. but wasnt really the talk of the town seeing as it didnt look like much. but deffinately made some people jealous. when shes finally painted and looking like i want her to she'll be the talk of alot of places. we can only hope anyways. lol

 

Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service! Hope away! It can happen!

 

Welcome to the forum... Thanks for your service... While on here be sure to check out the Mopar of the Month contest.. See the sticky for the simple rules and then next month you can help choose the winner....

 

hi just picked up a 64 dodge dart gt, just wanted to know if you knew of any good sites to get parts for it, also was thinking about goin to 14's on the tires something wider what do you think or would yo recommend? thanks jeff

 

If you are going to put a 5 speed in it ? get a 3.55 gear. What you might do is look for a 72-76 V8 A body in rough shape for parts. 8 3/4 or 8 1/4 rear with larger 4 1/2 bolt pattern. Baring not having a 340 Get a good 318 with a stroker kit FORGED crank