So I have a 1968 Dodge Dart and I am thinking of putting a 360 engine in it? There are plenty of options to making a 360 great, but which is the best way and costs the least (a certain combination of intakes, headers, carbs; 408 stroker; 6-pack; etc.) . I found a guy on eBay who has good ratings and sells engines online for a living. They are pretty cheap and people say it works just fine. I was also wondering which suspension should I put on the car (if i should go for the pricey new set or upgrade some stock). I was also wondering if 00 was an accurate estimate for a Keisler TKO-600 transmission from American Powertrain that comes with everything (transmission, bellhousing, converters, pedals, pistol grip, mounts, etc.). This is going to be a street car. Thoughtful answers are greatly appreciated
Engines:
Cheaper 360 – http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Small-Block-Mopar-360-Crate-Motor_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem562c65f310QQitemZ370112066320QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
More Expensive 360- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Small-Block-Mopar-360-Crate-Motor-Edelbrock-heads-/370081534277?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item562a941145
Suspension:
Newer Front SIde: http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16182&cat=269&page=1
Newer Back Side: http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16172&cat=263&page=1
Stock Upgrade: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HSS-80113/?rtype=10
Of course there is no cheap way to do it, just a cheaper way… Thanks for the reminder about state highway rules… Gotta remember that.
So was that a yes on the cheaper or more expensive engine? And I live in California, so high emissions standards…
Having trouble finding suspension kit on Advance Auto Parts…
How about this suspension kit?
http://www.justsuspension.com/the-works-kit-for-mopar.html
I’m also going to need a new radiator to handle the hp…
now your headed in the right direction on this car,the cheaper 360 is a good deal but for no more than the good one cost id go with it,on the suspension kit there’s other makers also that offers kits to do 4 wheel disc brakes with,i wouldn’t go through Reilly’s for the suspension on it though,go through advance you,ll get a lot better deal,and 5500 is a little high on a transmission considering no longer of a warranty that they actually put on this one,but they do build a real good transmission,on the suspension the stock upgrade is alright but it still wont handle like you,ll be expecting it to,that’s what i got on my duster and i wish i had gone with the better one,that car will still be street legal,michigan is one of the states that don’t like cars to be to fast,that’s the only place i ever had any problems from,most parts you buy now are street legal to use as long as you keep it with in reason,meaning you can’t run slick,s on the street,other than that you can pretty much do as you wish with it,you can even run roll bars in a street legal car these days.good luck.
better done some heavy research if this is going to be a street car… sometimes in certain areas by city laws certain parts make it "too fast " for the street forcing you to trailer it…
and any wya you look at it if your going to be doing anything to it.. you will be spending money.. no matter what.. there is no cheap way of making a car fast