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Well after a very busy stretch for quite some time, life slowed down enough for me to work on the car. Last night off came the Victor W2 and Edelbrock 800 AVS 2, and on went the Pro Dominator and 2 AVS 2 650's. I know these are not the beloved 4150 carbs with the utmost in tune ability, but I...

I am considering horse trading some parts with a fellow for and LD340, that would ultimately be going on a 408 seeing street duty. The plenum has been modified having the center divider cut almost completely out, the remaining rib is approximately 3/8" tall. Would this concern anyone? I saw...

Good morning everyone, I am about to buy some solid flat tappet lifters, I know there have been concerns over manufacturing quality over the last few years. I can get a set of the Comp lifters through Amazon for a little less cost due to Prime free shipping. If however they are substandard, I...

Like many others I have fought the persistent leak from my thermostatat housing, although a minor leak it is very aggravating. I tired a factory aluminum housing, an offshore chrome one, the offshore chrome one machined flat (only to warp again) in short order, "The Real Gasket" (sealed great...

Well today I ordered a new cam for my W2 408. W2 408 build The engine has treated me very well, but I always felt I had left quite a bit on the table. The engine pulls very hard, but I was limiting the RPM to 6200 max for safety due to the hydraulic roller setup. I have decided pull the...

Due to poor weather the last month and landscaping work around home my Dart has not turned a wheel in over a month and a half. Recently I noticed a small spot under car on passenger side, it was coolant, enough to make a spot 2"x2" over 2 days. I crawled under and found coolant leaking down...

A local guy is selling a 70 340 block that he believes is .020 over. Block has been sitting outside in elements and has no main caps with it. Is this even worth looking at? Price is very little, I dont need a door stop though. Im assuming another set of 340 caps be easily matched with a line...

I understand putting 59 degree heads on a 48 degree block isnt a big deal, I cant find much info on the reverse. Can anyone tell me what is involved in putting 48 degree heads on a 59 degree block? Also, if I'm not mistaken the valve angle is 15 degrees rather than 18, what effect will this...

Over the years I have been collecting LA roller cam engines from 88-91, all of which have efi. I found a local seller with an 88 one ton van with a 360 for sale. I have not gone to see it yet, the seller says it is carburetor, I did a quick Google search and found that 88 Van's have carbs...

Good morning, I've come across a Duster for sale with a w2 econo head engine for sale. The car is listed as a project car due to having lost a cam lobe, thus needing a tear down. Engine is a 410 stroker with k1 crank and rods, diamond pistons, built with decent parts. Engine has 500 miles on...

I recently cam across an almost brand new Bullet solid roller cam for sale for $150. I would not have considered used under other circumstances, however cam looks to be like new and is similar in spec to what I was thinking of using in next engine. The application is race only, 372ci, w2 or...

Hello all, Over the next few years my engine builder and I will be building a race only engine looking to run low 10's in a 73 Duster. The engine will be using W2 or Indy 360-2 heads and a 3.58" crank with 340 mains. I have various intakes including a tunnel ram to try and plan on a solid...

Happy New Year to all, First I wish to state I am aware that the only true way to check bore thickness is through sonic testing. I have come across a complete 318 LA engine with a build date of Feb 14, 1969. The engine is carb to pan complete and is $200. Ive heard the early 318 blocks are...

I just bought a brand new Holley Pro Dominator W2 tunnel ram from FABO member for my next engine. Can anyone share experiences with this intake? Like a fool, I sold my brand new Mopar M1 w2 tunnel ram last year thinking I wouldn't need it, never had a chance to use it. How do they compare?

Good evening everyone, My 90 degree filter adapter was leaking so I removed and was going to replace with a straight on mount using double male fitting and plate with new gasket. The problem I encountered is the plate is contacting the block at bolt area before the gasket sealing surface comes...

Hello all, it has been quite some time since I've posted on this site. It has taken me quite a while but my engine is finally finished. I thought I would take the time to share my build as I feel it turned out to be quite successful. One thing I learned along the way is that attention to...

Hello all, I have a Mopar performance 3.79" forged 1053 crankshaft. I have just made a deal on a set of 6.125 Oliver billet rods. Will turning the 1053 crank down to the 2.1 rod journal have much af a negative effect on its strength? Will the crank need to be nitrided, or re surface...