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  1. Sparky

    How much HP...again

    I have not been unable to find a good free PC dyno, so I will preset this question for opinions. Around 400, a little more, I think. One thing I do know, it gets up and boogies in a big way. Thank you. 340, 40 over rotating assembly balanced Hughes engine hydraulic roller cam 571 lift Eddy RPM...
  2. Sparky

    What do you think?

    #1 are these old Eldelbrock filters any good? #2 what looks better, the pie plate or the Edlebrock? Oh, but wait, the hood will not close with the Edelbrock filter. Bum me out, I like the way it shows off the intake and carb. I don't know there is a hack to make it fit.
  3. Sparky

    My baby is home!

    Got her back!!! It has been out getting some goodies. The girl at the shop took some great pics, so I thought I would share.
  4. Sparky

    show the white letters?

    Have some new tires coming for my 68 notcho. Here is the question. White letters to be seen or hidden on the tires? Last ones, I hid the letters. Looking for opinions. Thanks, pics of both would help. Sparky
  5. Sparky

    Wheel, tire,offset?

    Hello. I am currently switching to 15 inch all around on my fish. I want to lower it just a tiny bit so that the tires fit inside the wheel wells but want as much meat under there as possible. So admittedly I have not searched this whole thread, sooo long. Any suggestions on tire size, offset...
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    Shifter

    Hi guys. Have a bunch of work being done on my Cuda. Switching to 15 inch, discs up front, heads,rollers, whole wack of stuff. I am an amputee, missing my left arm, no prosthesis. I am in search of an aftermarket shifter, (automatic), something I can reach over to quickly, grab a gear and get my...
  7. Sparky

    A body value

    Been checking the market a bit lately. It seems to me that our A bodies are finally getting the respect they deserve. Prices are up, I think. Is it so, or just guys asking crazy numbers? Hope everyone has a safe and happy holidays. May Santa bring you something chrome for Christmas.!!!
  8. Sparky

    Suspension upgrades

    Hey guys, going to upgrade the Cuda suspension. Not sure where to start, or just how far and how much I need to put into it. Been looking at this. 1966-1972 Mopar A-Body TVS Suspension System, Dart, Duster, Valiant, Demon Too much?. Not looking to auto cross, just want good brakes and great...
  9. Sparky

    Subaru STI seats.

    Here is a long long shot in the dark. Has anyone here ever installed a set of Subaru STI front seats in a 68 Barracuda? Got some and I thought I would just check here first. Happy Super Ball Sunday to all.
  10. Sparky

    Wax?/Polish?

    Hey guys, was just in the shop trying different wax I have accumulated over the years.Just wondering what people like and what you find works the best. Include what you find that is user friendly, lasts the longest etc. Have been partial to Meguiers products myself. What do you find best for...
  11. Sparky

    Electric exhaust cut outs

    Hey guys, I have a 68 Cuda,340s. I am in the process of updating my car after 21 years and putting in another motor and will be installing my TTI headers. I am interested in putting in electric exhaust cut outs. For those of you using them, what would you recommend I should look at. Are they...
  12. Sparky

    Subaru STI seats.

    Found a nice set of Subaru STI seats for my 68 Cuda. So far with the little I have done it looks like I will not require too many modifications to get them to work. Just wondering if anyone has used these in their car already and what sort of mods you may have done .Bit of a shot in the dark but...
  13. Sparky

    Rad and fan combo

    I am sure this may have been covered, I admit I have not searched the whole thread, so many posts. I have a 68 cuda 340 s and I am in the process of putting in another 340 so I can rest my numbers motor. I am dead set on putting in a aluminum rad and electric fan. I love the look and I have one...
  14. Sparky

    The site

    Joeychgo Hey Joey. Been a member since 04 and have been out of the loop for a few years. Just wanted to say how great the site has become . Tons of help here with new sections with so much valuable info. Its come a long way baby! and now that I am getting back into the groove I am looking...
  15. Sparky

    Gaskets

    Hey guysngals, looking for part number or recommendations for oil pan gasket for my 340, a 73 block. Parts guy sent me the wrong one. Would prefer to stay away from cork from what I have read here. Parts guy cannot seem to find anything on the 3 gaskets for the 90degree oil filter set up...
  16. Sparky

    bucket seats

    Hello all, been a member for ever but have not posted in a very long time. Thinking about swapping the buckets in the Fish. I would like something with a higher back and some sides that will hold my butt in place better. Any suggestions if I were going to the junk yard, as little modification if...
  17. Sparky

    Heads/engine swap

    Hey guysngals, been here forever but have not posted in a long time. Preparing to remove the numbers motor in the fish and putting a 73 340 that has had some work done,pistons.,cam,valves?(not sure what is in there). Anyway this motor was chained down in the dart I got it from so I am thinking...
  18. Sparky

    What to check?

    Hey guys, have not posted for ever. Looking for some advice. Been playing with my nomad and I have power to everything ,lights etc but when I turn the key I have nothing not even a click. Turned over for me many months ago ,one time but nothing since. Just wondering what steps I should take to...
  19. Sparky

    What will headers give me?

    I have a set of tti's ,have yet to put them in. In terms of horse power,torque,what will I gain? 340,air gap,650 carb,355s in the rear, bit of a cam,not sure what it is.Automatic car. thanks.
  20. Sparky

    Thermostat

    Not Mopar, but what thermostat would you run in a GM 350, like the one in my 75 Caprice. I have a 190, would that be the norm? Thanks
  21. Sparky

    Heater core shot

    So the fish is sick.Heater core is done,anti freeze leaking in below the glove box.#-o Question is, does anyone recommend the best one to buy and where. I am in Canada, BC to be exact. My wife works at Lordco so I will purchase from them. Any suggestions as which one I should purchase. I like...
  22. Sparky

    Heater core?

    Had some anti freeze dripping from the area behind the glove box. Heater core shot I presume? Just installed a water pump a couple of weeks ago,just a co-inkydink?
  23. Sparky

    Its not a Mopar,but....

    my brother in law offered to sell it, so I could not resist. Has not been on the road for a long time. All the chrome should arrive tomorrow. My first time crawling all over a 55 Nomad, lots to learn.
  24. Sparky

    Water pump

    Guys, quick question. I think my water pump just packed it in on the 340.It has been awhile, do I require silicone on the bolts on the install? Seem to remember doing that before. Thanks
  25. Sparky

    If you are from British Columbia

    ....and you have personal or "vanity" license plates you must insure your car every year or you will have to surrender the plates to ICBC give them $100.00, they will then give you temporary plates. The vanity plates will then be sent to Vancouver and then about a week or two later you will get...
  26. Sparky

    Steering column

    Hey guys, does anyone have a photo of their lower steering column cover?, I need to see how close it is to the dash. Even a measurement will do. I can't get the steering wheel back on because there is not enough shaft to get the nut on. Can't seem to get the lower cover down the column enough...
  27. Sparky

    Power whine

    Have you ever faced a task where you have come across a problem and its just beats the chit out of you and you feel like sitting in the corner of your shop rocking back and forth.I have a 64 Cutless. Been working on it getting it ready to drive and put insursance on it for the first time the...
  28. Sparky

    Unilug?

    Hey, I'm looking for a little input on the (uni-lug?) type rim. This is the ones with oblong lug nut hole. I tracked down a set of Cragars with rubber for my 75 Caprice Classic vert. I think they will fit my Cutless also. Just wondering if I should be wary of these rims, naturally the guy...
  29. Sparky

    Slant six in a Charger

    A fellow here at work was telling all about his 72 Charger with a slant six, I thought, no way, here we go with another one of those "I used to have" storys. So I looked it up and I,m the dumb arse, they started offering the six in Chargers mid way through 1968.:oops: who'd a thunk it?
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