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In a previous story, we installed new exhaust tubing from Accurate Exhaust Products, which improved the performance of our 1967 273 Dodge Dart GT. With a free-flowing exhaust, we felt [...]

In 1976, Chrysler ushered in the computer-engine-management-system era with its Electronic Lean Burn 400 4-bbl. This early computerized spark-advance control system was developed to make the engine more efficient and [...]

After purchasing a used (or new) high-performance Mopar, one of the first modifications many enthusiasts contemplate is installing a free-breathing exhaust system. Rather than patching up the old, rusty exhaust, [...]

In 1966, the SCCA Trans-American Sedan Championship for Manufacturers Series (later known as the Trans-Am Series) was established, and the expectation of the sanctioning body was the auto manufacturers would [...]

A lot of us willingly invest time and money into parts that'll make our Mopars accelerate faster, turn quicker, and stop in a shorter distance, but very few of us [...]

We recently purchased a low-mileage 1967 Dart from Albany, New York. Over the years, electrical systems tend to be updated, either by a genius or a dunce, and the previous [...]

While the Chrysler Corporation produced some of the stoutest straight-line performance automobiles during the muscle car era, they lacked some much-desired nimbleness when it came to making production cars that [...]

After a short period of ownership of your new Challenger, Charger, Ram, or an SRT version of the Durango, Grand Cherokee, or Wrangler, a decision was made that the horsepower [...]

Recently, we attended day one of the two-day Northeast Sportsman Nationals at Numidia Dragway in Numidia, Pennsylvania. We showed up with our 1969 Dart fully prepped to run the 11.50 [...]

It was the fall of 1967 and, for the 1968 model year, Dodge introduced the all-new second-generation Charger that was an instant hit with car buyers and would eventually become [...]

If you've every attended an air show, you know it's always a great time, and if the air show includes WWII American fighter planes, the show is even better. It's [...]

If you have hung around any drivers or crew-members involved with any type of vehicle racing, the term tire testing has probably been talked about at some point. What do [...]

From the early 1960s through 1974, Chrysler provided the buying public with a hardy, reliable, low-amp charging system that required minimal upkeep. The pre-1970 Mopars were equipped with a low-maintenance [...]

Back in the 1960s and early 1970s, a performance enthusiast could walk into a Dodge or Plymouth dealership, plunk down a minimal down payment, and drive away with a strong [...]

Synthetic oil is nothing new, nor is there any question about whether synthetic oil is better than mineral oil. The development of synthetic oils, derived from silicones and polyolefins, occurred [...]

Have you ever been within earshot of a group of gearheads on a test-and-tune night at the dragstrip as they casually peek under an open hood to study the basically [...]

'I've never been able to blow one up.' Many times, a conversation revolving around a Slant Six engine results in that very quote. It's the Leaning Tower of Power, it's [...]

Though the components were removed long ago, they left four unsightly mounting holes in the console-housing frame and three holes in the metal automatic transmission (A/T) console top plate forward of the shifter. Additional parts to round out the console repair include the shifter plate seal/ slider (PN ACR670), the A/T shifter lens (PN SL66), and the console carpet (PN 6676CBLK). The assembled A/T console top plate and the rear console top plate were installed into the console frame using factory screws and new fasteners. PHOTO (COLOR): YearOne provided a console ashtray door, the shifter button and knob, the shifter plate seal (slider), and the A/T shifter lens to refurbish our console. [Extracted from the article]

With the eight speaker wires (four speakers), the 12-volt wire, and the ground wire connected to the radio harness, we plugged the 12-Pin Molex harness connector into the radio. Custom Autosound's SST-V is a 200- watt AM/FM radio that includes a USB port or playing back MP3/WMA audio files stored on a thumb drive, as well as iPod and CD connections. The Secretaudio radio hideaway design allowed us to keep the factory radio look with the updated sound technology of a modern audio system. Custom Autosound's Secretaudio hidden radio greatly enhanced the audio quality of our Dart. [Extracted from the article]

The low-compression 273 did not need these options, but a high-compression engine or an engine with a locked-out distributor may need these options to allow the engine to turn over at a sufficient rpm to start. A concern with CD ignitions is the shorter discharge times compared to an induction ignition system, which could lead to misfires in turbocharged or supercharged engines. Although not a verifiable test with our stock engine, we felt the engine did have a slight driveability improvement with the multispark selection (specifically, a better idle quality and a more stable cruise rpm). PHOTO (COLOR): Before we started the installation of the PerTronix ignition, we needed to strip the engine bay of all of the current ignition components. [Extracted from the article]

With the TTi headers lying next to our cheap headers on the shop floor, it was obvious that the TTi headers were of better construction. Tube Technologies Inc. (TTi) manufactures quality headers and full exhaust systems for A-engines, B-engines, RB-engines, Gen II and Gen III Hemis, and Poly engines. To install the TTi driver-side header, we had to raise the engine, but the aftermarket transmission bellhousing shield would not allow the engine to be raised enough to install the header. The differences in trap speeds showed that the TTi headers unleashed an additional 15 rear wheel horsepower over the baseline headers (TTi 363.95 rwhp versus baseline 348.77). [Extracted from the article]

To protect the engine bay paint from brake fluid drips, we slipped cardboard between the master cylinder and the fenderwell apron before the brake line flare nuts were removed from the master cylinder. Before we installed the CPP booster and master cylinder, we removed the two original brake lines (still in the engine bay), which had run from the master cylinder to the brake warning switch. We had ordered five 60-inch brake lines with 3/8-24 flare nuts on each line from CPP Starting with the front brake line, we made several bends and a loop to achieve the correct fit between the combination valve and the factory brake warning switch. PHOTO (COLOR): The new brake hose included with the kit (right) fit the Dart, but it would require us to bend the 52-year-old brake (hard) line to fit the flare to the NPT fitting for the brake hose. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines modification in a 1967 273 Dodge Dart GT manufactured by the American automobile manufacturer, Dodge. Topics discussed include installation of Brawler carburetor with small-port 273 cylinder heads; installation of the Brawler die-cast carburetors used on non emissions- controlled vehicles and racing-use-only vehicles; and addition of the Fel-Pro intake-manifold gaskets.

The article discusses the restoration and transformation of the 1970 Dodge Challenger of Tom Cannon in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Topics mentioned include the move to prepare the Challenger for a race through having a 340 engine machined to receive a certain inch stroker crankshaft, selection of an aluminum four-speed for the transmission that does not sound like a successful formula when operating with traction-limited Polyglas tires, and improvement of the car's front brakes.

The article discusses the installation of the Stainless Magnum Muffler and the 1967 Hi-Po exhaust system in the 1967 Dodge Dart GT. The Dart was ran on a Mustang Chassis dynamometer before starting the exhaust installation at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The exhaust benefited greatly in the Dart after putting the A-Body 273 Hi-Po exhaust of YearOne/Accurate Exhaust Products through the paces.

The article focuses on the advantage of the seatbelt, focused on improving the safety for passengers. It mentions that seatbelt regulations affected the muscle car and the pre- and postmuscle car eras (1960-1976). It mentions that in1968 the Federal Government passed the first federal seatbelt legislation. It mentions that the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 need a front outboard lap belt with a sash belt.

The article evaluates automobile battery, starting, and charging systems' components including absorbent glass mat (AGM) series batteries, battery cables, and battery tray from Classic Industries.

The article looks at the installation of G-MAX Sway Bars from Performance Suspension Technology in the Dodge Dart automobile. Topics include bolting adapter plate was to the passenger and driver sides of the K-member; installation of sway bar bushings on sway bar and presence of a split in each bushing, which is opened to allow the bushing to slide onto the bar; and dropping pair of U-bolts over the axle on either side of the differential gear.

The article discusses the installation of the ProCharger supercharger on a late model 6.4 Hemi engine. Topics include disconnecting PCV fresh air tube from the factory airbox and intake air temperature sensor (IAT) wiring harness was detached; relieving fuel pressure and removing the rails and fuel injectors; and removing factory manifold absolute pressure sensor.

The author shares his experience of using the Crusader line of shocks for their 1969 Dart at Northeast Sportsman Nationals of Namidia Dragway in Pennsylvania. He mentions that the shocks are lightweight aluminum design having 22 positions of rebound and 19 positions of compression. He states that the shocks feature anodized exterior finish, precision-machined pistons with bronze coating and chrome-plated piston rods.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for correcting the rake with leaf springs in a 1967 Dodge Dart automobile using an installation kit from Eaton Detroit Spring.

The article offers information on restoration and repairing of the 1968 Dodge Charger R/T (second-generation). The topics addressed include details on the car's components comprising hemi engine from the Beezley Machine and the Ronnie Stocks and highlights information on the modification of the car such as from paint removal and installation of accessories.

The article offers information on the features of ET Street S/S radial tires by Mickey Thompson.

The article offers information on auto manufacturers who embraced the use of electric fans in automobiles. It mentions that electric fans first used on low powered, emissions-laden front-wheeldrive cars, that need reduced parasitic power losses. It mentions that electric fans provided improved cooling at low vehicle speeds.

The arricle evaluates automobile alternator from Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories Ltd.

The article offers instructions to install and test Prothane Motor Mounts on 5.7 Hemi engine.

The article evaluates the Predator P2 performance tuner for automobiles from DiabloSport Inc.

The article offers a review on Zurich ZR-PRO Professional OBD-II Scan Tool from Harbor Freight Tools.