Original hemi dart information

Ghost Missle · 10-26-2013, 06:40 AM

Daryl,

I don't know of too many guys who drive their original LO Darts on the
street like you do but anybody that wants a Hemi A-body to steer, ride
and handle supremely well might want to consider using one of the HDK
custom K-frames that my brother makes.

It's a completely bolt-in (and reversible) procedure that uses rack and pinion
steering and coil over shocks. He has also devised a very strong bolt-in upper
shock support that does not put loads on the inner fenders.

You can have wipers, heater (and A/C!) and if not using a cross-ram, a flat
hood.

One unique design feature of this unit is that the front track can be 3"
narrower than Magnum Force and others that push the front wheels out
to the fender openings. This can allow a taller and more tucked in tire than
other conversions

There is no bump steer - 0 camber change throughout the full travel and correct
ackerman effect. Over 5" of suspension travel and steers like a new Honda.

I wouldn't have mentioned such a sacrilege but I see that you have already
exchanged a lot of components for tubular and heim jointed items so I don't feel
so bad about making the suggestion. In this case, as in yours, it is a simple
matter to put it all back the way it was.

It's nice having all of that clearance without the torsion bars or drag link
in the way. The headers will litteraly fall on the ground when unbolted.

If you insist on the original engine positioning (no heater and mandatory hood
scoop) retaining the torsion bars and drag link, he is now developing
a conversion for Skypower (forum member here) that uses a modified stock
K-member, one of the new small steering boxes and TTi Hemi A-body headers.

He has been building these conversions for over 20 years so the current
version is very evolved and well sorted. One of his early ones (528 Hemi
Duster) has over 60,000 not-so-gentle but trouble free street miles on it.

Probably not much interest here but he has motor mounts for all Mopar
V-8's including the Gen III Hemis. He has shipped these conversions to
Australia and Columbia. Some guys have even installed GM LS motors
and the in one instance, a big-block Ford(!).

If anyone wants, I can supply contact info and I have pictures.......lots of
pictures.

10-26-2013, 06:40 AM	#11
Ghost Missle Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 139 Likes: 4 Liked 30 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Daryl, I don't know of too many guys who drive their original LO Darts on the street like you do but anybody that wants a Hemi A-body to steer, ride and handle supremely well might want to consider using one of the HDK custom K-frames that my brother makes. It's a completely bolt-in (and reversible) procedure that uses rack and pinion steering and coil over shocks. He has also devised a very strong bolt-in upper shock support that does not put loads on the inner fenders. You can have wipers, heater (and A/C!) and if not using a cross-ram, a flat hood. One unique design feature of this unit is that the front track can be 3" narrower than Magnum Force and others that push the front wheels out to the fender openings. This can allow a taller and more tucked in tire than other conversions There is no bump steer - 0 camber change throughout the full travel and correct ackerman effect. Over 5" of suspension travel and steers like a new Honda. I wouldn't have mentioned such a sacrilege but I see that you have already exchanged a lot of components for tubular and heim jointed items so I don't feel so bad about making the suggestion. In this case, as in yours, it is a simple matter to put it all back the way it was. It's nice having all of that clearance without the torsion bars or drag link in the way. The headers will litteraly fall on the ground when unbolted. If you insist on the original engine positioning (no heater and mandatory hood scoop) retaining the torsion bars and drag link, he is now developing a conversion for Skypower (forum member here) that uses a modified stock K-member, one of the new small steering boxes and TTi Hemi A-body headers. He has been building these conversions for over 20 years so the current version is very evolved and well sorted. One of his early ones (528 Hemi Duster) has over 60,000 not-so-gentle but trouble free street miles on it. Probably not much interest here but he has motor mounts for all Mopar V-8's including the Gen III Hemis. He has shipped these conversions to Australia and Columbia. Some guys have even installed GM LS motors and the in one instance, a big-block Ford(!). If anyone wants, I can supply contact info and I have pictures.......lots of pictures. __________________ .............................The older I get....The faster I was Last edited by Ghost Missle; 10-26-2013 at 06:53 AM.