Finally getting to it!!! 1970 Duster 340
My dash assembly is on hold until the frame is back from the powder coater. I will be purchasing a new dash harness from Year One but I'm holding out until they offer a discount.
I started tearing into the "heart" of the old girl a couple days ago. Disassembly went well....no broken bolts or stuck pieces. I will be inspecting and measuring components. I've been using "How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar" book and my trusty factory service manual (aka The Bible) throughout the process.
This will be my first complete rebuild and I'm trying to formulate a plan for what direction I want to go before pieces go off to the machine shop. This will be a fairly stock rebuild for dependability and streetability with some internal upgrades. I plan on using the stock AVS , intake and exhaust manifolds. I'm leaning towards a Comp xe268 cam and Keith Black 243 pistons. I guess I'll decide on connecting rods once I check the specs on the originals.
I read a lot of threads about quench/ squish and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the concept and technique. Any input from the pros here on FABO would be greatly appreciated.
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My dash assembly is on hold until the frame is back from the powder coater. I will be purchasing a new dash harness from Year One but I'm holding out until they offer a discount.
I started tearing into the "heart" of the old girl a couple days ago. Disassembly went well....no broken bolts or stuck pieces. I will be inspecting and measuring components. I've been using "How to Rebuild the Small-Block Mopar" book and my trusty factory service manual (aka The Bible) throughout the process.
This will be my first complete rebuild and I'm trying to formulate a plan for what direction I want to go before pieces go off to the machine shop. This will be a fairly stock rebuild for dependability and streetability with some internal upgrades. I plan on using the stock AVS , intake and exhaust manifolds. I'm leaning towards a Comp xe268 cam and Keith Black 243 pistons. I guess I'll decide on connecting rods once I check the specs on the originals.
I read a lot of threads about quench/ squish and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the concept and technique. Any input from the pros here on FABO would be greatly appreciated.
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