oli0569

Hello everyone!!
So, I just bought a 1972 Dodge Dart Custom. This is going to be my first project car and I was hoping I could get some help/advice on where to start and what options I have with this vehicle. I do want it as a daily driver, just want to have something with more kick, to have a little fun in, then keeping it stock. Any information/advice/help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

-Oli0569

78D200

Welcome!

What does it have for a motor and transmission?

Some of the simple bolt on upgrades that just about anyone can do at home is a carb, intake, header and exhaust upgrade. There are also underdrive pulleys that will help to free up a few HP, distributors, wires, and coil packs as well. After that, you can always look into swapping in a sure grip/limited slip into the rear axle and maybe a stage 1 shift kit into the transmission (automatic only). From there, if you want more, you'll need to start tearing into the motor.

bremereric

Welcome aboard.

MReeves

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challenger

Welcome aboard

oli0569

Thank you for the welcomes everyone. As for my dart it is an automatic with a 318. I'm more then likely going to rebuild the engine because the previous owner said he hadn't ran the vehicle in years (he can't recall how many exactly) but i figure it would be a good idea too. Also, I saw that they have a fuel injection kit for the dart. Would it be worth putting one in??

78D200

A well tuned/setup carb motor will run as good as a fuel injected motor IMO. With that being said, a fuel injection kit setup with a full exhaust system would really wait up that 318. Throw in a mild cam and you will have a really fun Dart!

rickyr

welcome to the forom