Original (as in REAL, not a clone) 1968 LO23 Hemi Dart

Me in my original 1968 LO23 Hurst Hemi Dart at Thunder Valley Dragways in Marion, South Dakota. August 11, 2019. Getting the suspension dialed in so we can start turning up the shift points, transbrake, etc. Ran a 9.20 at over 146 on this run.
When I say "original", I am referring to the fact that this car is indeed one of approximately 80 original 1968 Hurst Hemi Darts, it is NOT a clone! It is obviously not "all original" as in "bone stock", since I pulled the original Super Stock 426 hemi for safekeeping, and am running an all-aluminum 604 cubic inch hemi engine. I believe this run was a 9.24 at 146-147 mph. Still breaking in the engine and dialing in the chassis. This car should run 8.80s at 150+ mph when it is fully sorted.

[@jasonpark5692]

Coolest thing I have seen on youtube in a long time.

[@superniger4822]

fuck yea buddy

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Old school and barely anything operated with a computer chip,how refreshing.

[@Impactjunky]

Faster than a Demon or Hellcat right out of the box with no supercharger. Real muscle right here.

[@Impactjunky]

@огромная эрекция I can tell you've never heard of the LO23 Hemi Dart before bro. These cars picked up the front wheels straight off the showroom floor. Here's a quote from an article about the car. "Chrysler engineers stated the new 1968 Hemi Dart could reach speeds of 130 mph in less than 11 seconds and factory quarter mile times in the 10-11 second range, although times have been reported as low as the 9-10 second range." So yeah this car is pretty much doing what these cars do right off the showroom floor. www.rmw.lv/car/en/dart-hemi-l023-1968

[@shortthrow50]

Such a childish comparison. It’s not stock and even so, you can make a Honda faster than a demon. You obviously don’t understand production cars and prices you little kid. Go back to playing xbox before I turn you over me knee

[@Impactjunky]

@@shortthrow50 Reading the rest of the conversation would have helped prevent you from looking like a complete idiot. You turned yourself over your own knee LoL.

[@mosburgz]

@@shortthrow50 You do realise this is a factory production car right? so yes, it is stock..

[@wymple09]

@@shortthrow50 I know enough to know that's not even close to stock

[@billlittlejohn2331]

That is one incredibly fast Hemi. The view from the drivers perspective really makes it look so much faster than watching from an outside camera shot.

[@RiverBanks38]

The ole hemi’s are just earth pounding!

[@daryllect6659]

The plural of "hemi" is "hemis", not "hemi's:.

[@macmac8249]

Daryl Lect Methinks that “spellcheck” f**ks up the plurals of a pile of words...might not be River Banks error.

[@daryllect6659]

@@macmac8249 That would be "Riverbanks' "_ River-Banks apostrophe.

[@macmac8249]

Daryl Lect Good one. Nonetheless, you’re correct...hemis is the proper plural. ( spellcheck just tried to use the “ ‘s” again).

[@HashMaster1776]

@@daryllect6659 '* not "

[@goodoljackburton9211]

This is as close as I’ll ever get to a LO23 Dart! Thank you!

[@artbrookey3468]

And that boys and girls, is exactly how it's done

[@jigglydoo]

Whoop! .. there it is ..

[@MrMikey1224]

I love how the steering wheel is cocked just a little the whole pass, that is what you call torque

[@richmondraider716]

who else watched this a dozen times????

[@user-cs8uq9oi7g]

Me😂😂😂

[@lindsaymcpherson4744]

That hemi symphony is music to my ears . lo23 dart is mad as !!

[@joelewing4498]

I was a 7th grader in 1967 and a total hot rod freak. My buds and I would go into grocery stores and straight to the big magazine racks.....and right into the copious amount of Hot-Rod-drag-type mags that were offered. It was then that I remember reading about this new 1968 Hemi Dart and Hemi Cudas that were being readied in limited numbers....as well as the new Mustang 428 Cobra Jet drag car. Finally saw those '68 Hemi cars run at Beeline Dragway in Scottsdale soon after.....can remember that NOTHING.....NOTHING....sounds quite like a Hemi under hard load when launching from the tree. I've always loved these....never could afford one. Thanks for posting this video! jbeinarizona

[@tierone4761]

The Torque Flite behind the Hemi engine sure did what is was supposed to do! Imagine that, an automatic transmission with only 3 speeds! They have made their mark in history, no matter what kind of car they’re in. Good Day Everyone!

[@racehemi4862]

There is nothing like a Race Hemi draining 2 carbs.

[@johnnyzee383]

RAPIDLY draining 2 carbs..lol

[@Laffy1969]

Love how the steering wheel is cocked about 30 degrees left to compensate for the torque ... awesome! Then when he lets off back to top dead center.

[@281cobracar7]

I think when the light went green the Monte carlo driver said "DAMN! ... I lost".

[@kramnull8962]

Oh he was still diggin... His grave...

[@francfurian8215]

Far out that was brutal. HEMI enough said!

[@kramnull8962]

Nice to see that rare classic is still plowing the soil...

[@chuckhaugan4970]

Totally insane. When I was a kid, my brother and I spend days, weeks, months, trying to find a Dart GT, in good shape. This was in 1976. Even then, it was impossible to find a numbers matching 383 or 440 Dart. I mean, the amount of work: Four Sunday paper want ads, Little Nickle, Wednesday Automotive section of two local papers, countless hours driving the family wagon from lot to lot..... It was exhausting.... But, we finally found a 72, Demon 340..... Love these Grandma looking sleepers, to this day.

[@MrRecklessHimself]

Beautiful. Just. Beautiful.

[@codyb313]

Got to drive a '68 Hemi Roadrunner last year. What an experience

[@kevinpatrick8788]

1 dislike by a chevy guy who got his ass whooped .

[@adolfiehillarious6076]

CONFIRMATION BIAS, TO THE CHEVROLETETH.DEGREE!

[@rtkl13]

Hey hey now....I'm a chevy guy and I dig the Hemi. Infact I had a 70 roadrunner with a 383. Never should have sold that one

[@daryllect6659]

@larry ballard A solid-lifter 427 Nova would give him a run for his money.

[@baird5776mullet]

@@daryllect6659 And If my Aunt had a dick she'd be my Uncle.

[@kramnull8962]

@@rtkl13 Yeah, friend of mine in High School had a 68 with a 383 4bbl. Nothing special. But his Dad for craps and giggles put a 5.13 rear gear in that thing. It would only hit 80mph. But people would pay him to ride in it around town. Street light to street light was unreal for a 14-18 year old....

[@joegoodman4312]

I’m blown away by just how ferocious that was

[@Bigboyy-dd7fd]

I accidentally came across these hemi dart videos. I'm a chevy man born and raised but Lawd have mercy. I was thinking violent but ferocious works also

[@ericdran9181]

Holy Crap! The Hair Stood Up on my Arms and Then My Legs!!!

[@craigparish521]

Now you sound like Biden

[@raymondschmidt9425]

That launch made me hold my breathe just watching the video! Well done!

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Damn...!!! I used to daily a 440 powered 68 Dart, and it turned mid 11s every weekend. But a Hemi dart??? Omg a whole other level. What a dream car!!! (Right next to a Daytona!!!)

[@drippinglass]

Damn! I thought all the OG’s were retired! I saw them run at Maple Grove back in ‘85. Kool that you are still making noise with it! 👍😀🇺🇸

[@tarasbulba3190]

❤ Maple Grove!

[@OwensGarage]

Maple grove! I live about 15 minutes from there, can hear the top fuel cars from my house when they’re running.

[@deansley174]

OG's??? What the hell are you talking about?

[@drippinglass]

deansley174 originals. BO23, LO23.

[@robertk4501]

Damn. Loving that ride along. Please make more and give us a walk around

[@thethomasj1795]

Well, this brings back some memories. My Father's first car was a '68 Dodge Dart. It wasn't nearly as cool as this car. Great video!

[@paulsummers2640]

I like how the tach is adjusted...and....that car hauls....awesomeness

[@Lucille69caddy]

From a mostly GM guy. That was SICK

[@moparchallenger749]

Still time to get your head right 😎

[@Lucille69caddy]

Mopar Challenger I acknowledge greatness when I see it😎

[@thevortexATM]

unbelievable, from 0 to passing speed on the freeway instantly

[@randypleva2397]

Can’t get any better than that. Roar of the BEAST!

[@jerrybetancur5204]

Friend of mine had one of these back in the 80's, used it as a daily driver to work. Orange sunshine, made you glad he had 4 point harnesses on the seats when he got on it.

[@Lonewolf3165]

Bullshit!

[@adolfiehillarious6076]

Along with this camera ride, the adrenalin rush is as real FOR ME as being therein! 920, is TOTIN THE MAIL! NOTHING HAS CHANGED SINCE 51" THE CHRYSLER HEMI RULES!

[@jeremykops]

I'm so glad KZbin recommended this, Mopar or no car

[@johneli123456789]

I have no words to describe how I feel about this car...

[@nickdigrispino2409]

In the words of Joliet Jake, “it’s got nice pickup.”

[@dscott130]

Freaking awesome! Thx! I was 21 then and had a '68 Roadrunner.

[@mattrosenboom4810]

I'm a Chevy guy, but, hemi darts are amazing!

[@stephenvelden295]

Thanks for the ride!

[@allenmax8995]

the sweet music of a howling RaceHemi!

[@tommcdonald53]

Sweet video, nice run MOPAR !

[@StrikersLG]

I remember this car! Back in 2017 when I was in college I saw your son driving this and following you in your F8 Green Demon! First Demon I ever saw and first LO23 too. I gotta get to know you guys because I live in Sioux Falls now and spend a ton of time at TV with Rod Neugebauer and the other Mopar guys! lol

[@DakotaGT]

You must be mistaken about the driver. I'm the only one who drives this car (all of my boys are too terrified to take this car down the dragstrip, and I wouldn't let them, plus this car isn't street legal so it's only driven at the track). Unless you saw us briefly move them from the trailer to the event (car show or dragstrip). But other than that- sounds good! Come up and chat with any of us sometime!

[@StrikersLG]

@DakotaGT sounds good! I think I have a video of that moment, I'll have to see if I can find it. You'll have to let me know when you head to the next event in TV or around Sioux Falls somehow!

[@DakotaGT]

@@StrikersLG yes, I’d love to see that. You can send it to me on my Instagram account, or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@OwensGarage]

That’s insane! What a violent launch!👍

[@28yogy4todd]

Great video. Thank you.

[@wesleycook3181]

Now that is a beast. Awesome.

[@rickchapman4240]

Watched it again.... still gave me goosebumps!!

[@loganshotrod4x464]

I just love those old Hemi’s from the 50’s & 60’s. The new ones are cool too, but nothing like that old school shit 😎👍

[@scottking2369]

Love the old school tach sounds like its missing at top end

[@DakotaGT]

Scott King yep, definitely was running lean on that run. Realized it before any damage was done, thankfully

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

@@DakotaGT i heard it breaking up on the top end too. that stuff is sometimes hard to notice when youre driving it though.

[@haakon2334]

It’s a good thing you got that helmet strapped on LOL

[@robvoyles]

One thing I've learned when it comes to racing cars, the ones that know what they are doing don't get on KZbin arguing about who's the fastest, is it stock or not, etc.....they line up and let there times do the talking. If you want to know who not to worry about when it comes to fast cars and knowledge, just read some of the people's comments, arguing, etc... on this video.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

pure baddass,love it.you need a 4 speed then you would be god

[@mikecarmean6446]

Now That Was Scary Fast...⚡️ Did Sound Like It Was Missing...🤔 Nice Car

[@tclevenger377]

not a lick

[@michaelhutton7462]

OO HELL YEAH..!!! MOPAR " HEMI ' POWER..!!!!!

[@beachbumseaglass]

This is great. I can't stop watching it.

[@walterfurian1129]

Man that was quick !

[@rickchapman4240]

Awesome!! I could just about smell the exhaust!!

[@db3170]

My heart raced for a second... badass

[@lw216316]

I nominate this video for the number 1 music award.

[@zorpit]

Great video. Nothing sounds like a hemi. Motivates me to get mine back on the street.

[@jonburrows7695]

Great,and sounds sweet,my Ford Focus diesel won’t do that....greetings from Liverpool.UK.

[@Timodon1]

U mean Beatlespool? :) Beatles the best band ever!

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

Thanks for the ride. 👍😎

[@twinturbo421]

That was fun 😁👍

[@salvadorknight1623]

Damn!!! Mopar or no car!! I'm a dodge brother forever!! Nice beast brother!! 💪🏾

[@mariogonzalez3226]

Hemi power 🐘

[@jakem117]

Wouldn't exactly say she's "original" in the technical or respectful sense. However, amazing car, fast, super fun car. Well done

[@DakotaGT]

Jake M Correct, not the original engine or suspension, although I have everything for the car. The point of the original term was that this is a true original 1968 factory lightweight Hurst Hemi Dart, as opposed to the myriad of clones that are out there of this car

[@jakem117]

That's badass. Didn't consider the fact of clones before posting... Title makes sense.

[@tomcooper6108]

It's still carrying the shaved fenders, bare bones doors, no back seat that came from the factory. A valuable car.

[@yachtsteve]

Thanks, love it, that burnout, red line light blinks, and out of the throttle. Then the actual run itself, red line light blinks shift happens red light light blinks shift happens again repeat

[@sneedtw]

Took off at 1:06 was done by 1:16 wow!

[@pancudowny]

I knew they were quick... but DAMN! =:0

[@cuttersgoose]

Nice!! Where’s Ronnie with the 4 speed!?

[@baird5776mullet]

SWEET!

[@fehlrock]

Awesome ! ♡♡♡ HEMI

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Well, freakn cool. I used to go with racer buddies to T.V. in the early 70's. Got to see Judy Lilly in her SS/AA Cuda. Great times.

[@mikeobrien3744]

I thought it was stock, until it pulled the front wheels.

[@WhoopAzzRacing]

nice pass

[@oldyeller9849]

Have to laugh a little at that original sloppy recirculating ball steering box.

[@Ron-im6mj]

OMG I hated them steering boxes

[@bartschwartz7217]

Notice yellow tape on steering wheel

[@VG-iq8xq]

What would the new hellcat/demon drivers think of this ride? Know of anyone that’s gone from the new to the old? They probably wish they were wearing an adult diaper!

[@wayne8498]

My old friend would say that's why they call them "Dodge".

[@DakotaGT]

Vince Galicic I have a Demon, too. Have run consistent 10.0x’s all night long at 136-137 mph, even in 90+ degree heat, 20 passes back to back. They are awesome machines, but they are no Hemi Dart!!

[@ralphsmallblock4367]

Wow xplosive that’s some muscle 👊🏻✊

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Wicked!!! Man that Dart was gone!!!

[@glb5053]

Legit my dream car. I wouldn't even paint it.

[@jimvetromila4562]

That automatic was pretty cool. All that gear grinding, missed shifts and shifter rods jamming up makes me wish I had automatic sometimes. Remember how the crappy Muncie 4 speed would get stuck in reverse. 😆

[@jerryhorn3621]

Yes MOPAR HAS and always WILL own the Quarter mile. Mind won't turn either, BUT GOES STRAIGHT AS AN ARROW.

[@workman122]

Wow, long live the internal combustion engine.

[@finaloption...]

Wicked cool!!! Thanks for the ride!

[@rikkr1307]

WHERE... did the other guy go? 🤔🤣

[@bartschwartz7217]

It’s a whole different animal and no computer u better b able to pull it from Going sideways no traction control.

[@mustardproductions3531]

Holy crap that thing is dialed! I didn't see the "9" second part in the desciption and thought "cool..old hemi dart making a go at it{.. Wooo! You can tell by the launch alone, that thing is pavement wrinkler... AKA hauls major ass... Car works like a dream...

[@Tk-ou9ec]

Awesome mate. I have an 1980 V8 Chrysler with a mild small block but I sure wish it would sound like a Hemi. Fully sik 🤣

[@emilyscandycakes4530]

watching this ...and sound through my blue tooth in my civic....man ...wish that engine was in here

[@DakotaGT]

Emilys candycakes lol!

[@chrisallen766]

Damn....thanks for the ride!😊

[@jamesfarrell8346]

I had a sixty- eight dart. Slant six with 4 feet of straight pipe. Sounded great but didn't move like this. Well done.

[@cactuscanuck6802]

Holy crap that thing is pure violence! Not gonna lie, I think I peed a little

[@sebastianstieuroteam3087]

That’s how the 12-year old me pictured driving a moped would be... man was I proven wrong...

[@elvisjerrylee]

Man, that would be so awesome to actually do a 1/4 mile run behind the wheel of that car.

[@juliuskovacs5116]

Wow!!!! Thanks for the ride !

[@badmankc713]

Simply beautiful

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Quickest factory built muscle car of all-time.

[@internazisuite]

Great camera work from that operator thank you

[@topenddean]

Very nice pass DakotaGT!!!

[@SuperFunny65]

Damn that was awesome!

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

BEAUTIFUL !!! (wasn't there a Monte there somewhere before ????)