1968 Dodge Dart LO23 Tribute

1968 Dodge Dart Description

EngineOriginalBuildby DaveKoffel

Engine Rebuild by Dale Reed

CustomHeaders &Aluminum Gas Tank – MikeAbssy– Schrader’s Speed

• Horse Power–643HP@6000rpm

• Torque – 676lb-ft @3900rpm

• Compression - 10.1to 1 (Runs on pump Gas)

• Block - 534CIDMopar PerformanceHemi/Siamese,New P5249850,Water

• CylinderHeads–Mopar Performance Hemi Cast Iron -Valve 2.250 – 1.940;Gasket-Mopar P4876071 .051

• Crankshaft - Mopar PerformanceForged Steel

• Connecting Rods – Eagle Forged Steel/H Beam Design

• Pistons–Ross Racing Pistons

• Piston Rings –Perfect Circle

• Rocker Arms – Mopar Performance

• Lifters – Comp Cams Roller

• Camshaft – Comp Cams Roller – Special Order

• Pushrods – Manton

• Timing Chain/Gears Set – JP5605Tru-Roller

• Bearings:Mains– Clevite – MS2233HG

Rods – Clevite – CB743HN

• Harmonic Damper – Mopar Performance

• Valves, Springs, Retainers & Valve Locks – Manley&Comp Cams

• Intake Manifold –Original FactoryV8Magnesium Cross Ram 8 BBL

• Carburetors –TwinRace HemiHolley 770 CFM – Super Stock

• Air Horns – Holley Super Stock– K&N Air Filters

• Oil Pan –MilodonCenterPump Pan 3/8” PickUp Bushed to ½” Pick Up – 7 ½ QuartCapacity

• Oil Pump –MellingsHi-Volume

• Bore –4.44”, Stroke – 4.315”

• ARP Rod Bolts

• Windage Tray – N/A

• Oil Filter – WIX Filters

• Head Gasket – Fel-Pro

• Intake Manifold Gaskets – Stage V

Exhaust

• Headers–Custom Designed/Built by MikeAbssy.Ceramic Coated 3” Aluminized Tube w/ Flow Master Durra 40 Mufflers

• QTPCut Outs w/ Electronic OpeningsOperated by Toggle Switchw/ Aluminized Coated Exit Pipes

• H Crossover Pipe– Aluminized Coated

Transmission

• Automatic 727TorquefliteHand Built Manual Valve Body

• TCI Race Torque Converter – 2800 Stall

• Deep Aluminum Cast Transmission Pan – Powder Coated

• Transmission Case& Pan Cover– Powder Coated

• HurstV Matic II Dual Gate Shifter

• Over Drive/Gear Splitting – GearVendors Unit Final Drive3.54 Rear = 2.72

• 2 - Specialty Auto Tech Trans Coolers

Fuel

• Tank – Custom25 Gallon Aluminum& Billet Fuel Tank

• Fuel Pump –Mallory Comp Pump - Series 140

• RussellStainlessSteel Braided½” Fuel Lines& Fittings

• Aluminum Fuel Line– ½”

• Fuel Regulator – B & M

Suspension& Steering

• Torsion Bars–Re-Sprayed overPowder Coat

• Upper & Lower Control Arms –Re-Sprayed overPowder Coat

• Upper & Lower Ball Joints Steering Arms –Re-Sprayed overPowder Coat

• K Member–Re-Sprayed overPowder Coat

• All Steering Nuts & Bolts –Re-Sprayed over Powder Coat

• RebuiltwithPST Suspension PartsPolygraphiteKit

• Super Stock Rear Springs

• Rebuild Manual Gear Non-Quick Steer & Clear Coat

• Front Shocks – QA 1 All Star 12 Way Adjustment

• Rear Shocks - Competition Engineering Adjustable Drag Racing Shocks

Rear Axle Performance

• 9 ¾ DANA 60 – Powder Coated

• 35 Spline-Trac-Lok

• 3”Diameter Axle Tubes

• Gears – 3.54, 3.150 Bearings, 1350 Pinion Yoke

Brakes

• Front – 4 ½” Bolt Pattern,Willwood4-Piston Calipers, 10 ¾ Diameter .81 Solid Rotors

• Rear – 4 ½” Bolt Pattern, Bear Performance Heavy Duty Calipers,All Aluminum Mounting BracketsAre Powder Coated,Stainless Steel Pistons

Brake Line

• Exact Factory Fitting, Stainless Steel Tube and Fittings, Brake Line Cups, Stainless Steel Braided Flex Line Hosesto Disc Brakes

• Stainless Steel Emergency Cable and Clips

• HurstFront Brake Line-Lock System

Master Cylinder

• Rebuilt Master Cylinder – Powder Coated Housing

Cooling

• Radiator – NewMattsonCustom BuiltAluminumCross-FlowRadiator w/ Shroud-Powder Coated Semi-Gloss Black- Oversized

• Two-14”SPAL High PerformanceElectric Fans

• Upper RadiatorHose-GatesEC/R #21511

• Lower Radiator Hose -GatesEC/R #20957

• Fan Belt-Napa# 7473

• 2–Specialty Auto TechTransmission Oil Coolers–Custom Installation

• Water Pump – Mopar Performance WaterHi-Volume w/Aluminum Housing

Electrical

• Alternator – Heavy Duty Round Black Single Wire– 60 amp

• Battery – Heavy Duty Mopar, Mounted in the Trunk

• Starter – Mopar Performance Light Weightfor Hooker Headers– 7 lbs.

• Distributor –MSD Pro-Billet Ready to Run Chrysler V8 Distributor

• Coil – MSD Blaster 2

• Spark PlugWires – High PerformanceMagnecore– 8.6mm

• Sparkplugs - #65Autolite– Gap - .045”

• Headlights – New Sealed Beam

• Horns – Media Cleaned and Repainted

• OilPressureGauge – Stewart Warner w/ Steel Braided Line

• AmpMeterGauge – Stewart Warner

• WaterTempGauge – Stewart Warner

• Tachometer –Sun Super Tach SST 801-10,000 RPM

• Color Coded HD Auto Wiring

Wheels

• Front – 4 ½” Bolt Pattern,Mopar Steel Wheel15” x 4 ½”

• Rear – 4 ½” Bolt PatternMopar Steel Wheel15” x 8”

• Poverty Caps

Tires

• Front – Goodyear Integrity – P205/75R15

• Rear –Mickey Thompson DragET–26x10.50-15LT

Body & Frame

• Unibody Media Blasted, Prepared&Washed on Rotisserie

• Unibody Epoxy Primed & Painted w/ Three Coats of Base, Clear Coated, Sanded, Buffed - Outside, Fenders, Trunk, Hood, Frame Connectors w/ Concept DCC 81574 G SS- I Sun Fire Yellow Paint. Three Coats, Sanded and Buffed

• Alignment and Fitted Trunk, Fenders, Doors, Hood

• 6-Point Roll Bar-Welded Frame Connectors

• Radiator Supports Relocated to Accommodate Custom Radiator& Fans

• Right Front Shock Mount Relocated to Create More Space in the Engine Compartment

Trunk

• Alignment of Deck Lid

• New Weather Stripping

• New Lock and Cylinder

Doors

• Alignment of Doors

• 68 Super Stock Door Panels

• Clean & Lubricate Regulators forLexan Glass

• New Window Channel & Weather Strip

• New Door Handles

• New WindowStraps

• New Window Felt

• New Drivers Side MirrorDelete

• New Outside Door Handles andLock

• New Door Sticker

Fenders

• Paint, Install &AlignFiberglass Replacement Glass Tek FrontFenders

• NewRearSide Marker Lights

• New Inner Fenders, Seal Gasket & Pins

Hood

• NewAARFiberglass Hood

• Alignment of Hood

• Sanded Top & Underside& Paint

• Mounted New Hood Scoop

• New Hood Pins (4)

• Polished Trim on Front Hood

Glass

• Lexan Replacement Side Glass

• Front Windshield & Rear Window - 68 Tinted Glass

Bumpers

• Front & Rear are Re-Chromed, Aligned and all Support Brackets and Bolts are Powder Coated

Outside Trim & Molding

• All Trim was Buffed Professionally

• Headlight Assembly & Adjusters are New

• Rain Rails, Front & Rear Windshield Trim are New

• New Driver Mirror Delete

Body Plugs & Molding

• New Steele Rubber Trim Around Doors & Trunk

• Paint Seal Kit from Year One

• Body Plug Set from Year One

• Rubber Body Bumper Kit from Year One

• New Front and Rear Windshield Rubber

Interior

• Color – Raven Black

• New Dash Pad

• Restored Dash Knobs, Instruments & Clear Plastic

• Speedometer, Horn, All Lights, Wipers all Functional

• NewACCCarpetin Front

• New Custom Carpet in Rear

• New A100 Van Seats

• New SSAluminumSeat Mountsw/Grade 8Hardware

• New Simpson Racing Lap Belts

• NewLeather Covered Rear Seat Delete

• New Vinyl CoveredPackage Shelf

• NewInterior 68 Super StockDoorPanels w/ 270 Emblems

• NewInterior68 Super StockRearQuarterDoorPanels

• Restored68Steering Wheel & Horn Ring

• New Headliner and Dome Light

• Radio Delete

• Original 68 Hemi HeaterDelete

• 6-Point Roll Cage with Removable Door Bars

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