Power: On the pump, the Hemi kicks out 798 hp at 6,700 rpm and 795 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm in naturally aspirated trim. The combo has never been dyno'd with the nitrous activated.
Transmission: Slick clutchless shifts are executed via a Lenco ST-1200 five-speed mated to a Lakewood bellhousing and a McLeod twin-disc clutch and flywheel. The tranny's ratios were custom-selected to optimize the Hemi's powerband. A Gear Vendors overdrive unit allows chugging around town at a relaxed 0.75:1 ratio. It's all held in place by a custom crossmember built by Joe Smith Racecars (Dallas, Texas). International Truck built the custom 22-inch steel driveshaft with U-joints out of a dump truck.
Rearend: Enduring inclement clutch dumps is a Dana 60 rearend that's fortified with a Strange spool, 40-spline axles, and 4.10:1 gears.
ChassisFrame: Custom subframe connectors and a six-point rollbar stiffen up the chassis and keep the tech inspectors happy, at least for now. The trans tunnel has been modified to make room for the Lenco trans.
Suspension: Up front is a Reilly Motorports tubular K-member and control arms, and QA1 coilovers. In the rear, Calvert Racing traction bars and leaf springs, Monroe shocks, and a PST 11/4-inch sway bar help put the power down.
Brakes: Reilly Motorsports 14-inch front discs with Baer pads and factory rear drums shed speed. Smoky burnouts come courtesy of a Hurst line-lock kit.
Wheels: The Dart rolls on Cragar S/S wheels that measure 15x8 up front and 15x10 in the rear.
Tires: Mickey Thompson 29.5x 11.5-15 ET Drags provide the hook, and Toyo 225/50-15 Proxes steer it down the track. For street use, the Mickey Thompson 315/50-15 ET Street radials work surprisingly well, given the Hemi's stout output.
StyleBody: To fit the big meats, the back end has been minitubbed. Gary built the Super Stock-style scoop himself out of 1/4-inch aluminum. A donor car shed its rocker panels, hood, trunk, and doors to convert the Dart back into road-worthy condition.
Paint: A1 Paint and Body (Dallas, Texas) sprayed the car in DuPont White.
Interior: The back seats have been removed, and the front buckets are out of a '70 Challenger. Occupants are held in place by Simpson five-point harnesses. A custom dash insert, which was built by Gary, houses a set of Auto Meter gauges. Creature comforts include a Vintage Air A/C system and an Alpine stereo.