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I have an 8 3/4 housing that I can't identify. It measures roughly 59 1/8 from end-to-end (bare housing). Based on the axle info found here Mopar Casting Numbers - MyMopar.com - Mopar Part Numners and Mopar Rear Axle Dimensions , I can't find anything with a 59 1/8" width. The spring perches...

Your inbox is full. Please msg me with brand/model/price on the single 4bbl intake manifold.

I've been down this road before. The sedans take a different windshield than the hardtops. The OP posted that this this windshield is for a hardtop, so it won't fit on a post car.

Terrific read. Thanks for finding it! My take-away from it is that the coatings didn't do much to increase hp's on the dyno, but most definitely reduce under-hood temps in a significant way. See below: "Testing coated versus uncoated headers on an otherwise internally uncoated engine showed...

It makes sense that any type of coating/barrier that keeps heat in the pipe, will lead to better performance. Theoretically, if the tube stays cooler, there will be more of a "draw" which will lead to more power. That said, it's only a 318 with a stock 340 cam and stock 318 heads, so I...

I thought the same thing, until I called them last week. They said that the 340 headers almost always leak on 273/318's, and that's why they make a specific header for the smaller engines.

I know that there are countless threads about this, but I have a question that I haven't been able to find an answer to yet. Both TTI and Doug's offer a ceramic coating option, but TTI also has the option for a "thermal barrier" coating to be applied to the inside of the headers. Supposedly...

I've always been taught that there is ZERO correlation between cylinder compression (tested with a gauge in the spark plug hole) and compression ratio. In fact, changing cams (and nothing else) can result in a different reading on the pressure gauge.

That make's sense, but would require pulling the heads to measure everything. That is more work than I honestly have time for right now, so I'll probably just pass on this motor.

It sounds like I'll be changing cams in the 340 if I decide to do the swap. Any recommendations on a good streetable cam that's a step up from stock?

The cam in my 318 is the MP Purple P4452782. I was told that this is essentially a stock 340 cam...429/440, 268/276. I suppose I can just buy another one of those and a set of lifters and drop them into the 340. Won't be too awful exciting, but should be a solid runner. Thoughts?

My father-in-law has a '68 340 with about 5k on it, that he'll sell me (only me) for $2K. I'm thinking about putting it in my '67 Dart, but not sure if it's really what I want. It is currently set-up with an M-1 intake, 2.02 X-heads (w/hardened valve seats), Milodon pan, and a 508 cam. Engine...

These have a few dings and scrapes, but overall they're in pretty decent shape. $50 + shipping, & I'll cover the PayPal fees.

Good advice. This is why I posted. After everyone's comments, I am now leaning toward the better unit with the timing control.

I've already ordered the Tanks, Inc. EFI Tank ($206 @ Summit), and a new sending unit. Will order the Fitech in-tank pump when I order the system. The fuel side of the Fitech EFI is self learning, but the timing side is not - and I think I just have a mental block about what's involved to...