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    Pipe diameter/performance question...

    Hello everyone, I have a stock 318 with stock exhaust manifolds and I want to have dual exhaust installed. I already have dual chamber flownasters mufflers for the system. I was wondering what diameter pipe will maximize the performance and sound? Thanks!
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    8 3/4 vs. 7 1/4 brake question

    I'm planning on swapping out my 7.25 with a 8.75 rear end. But in order to prepare for the swap I have a quick question.... Are all 8.75 rear ends brakes big bolt patterns or are they small bolt patterns as well? I am trying to see if ill need to replace my Boyd Cottington wheels after I swap...
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    Rim blow steering wheel restoration.....

    Hey all, I have an original rim blow steering wheel that I want to clean up myself. I will probably eventually get it professionally restored one day, but not today. Has anyone done this before? Any tips or tools that ill need to keep from further damaging the steering wheel Ect? The...
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    Alternator installation...

    Hi guys.... Dumb question here. I am installing my alternator on a 318 engine and the back spacing seems to be too long for the metal tube I have for that section. Is there another spacer that I need in place of this piece or am I configuring the bracket incorrectly? Thanks.
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    Power steering pulley issues...

    Hi guys, So here's my predicament. I recently got a 318 power steering bracket and pump from another 318 engine. The pulley was very warped so I pulled the brackets and installed them onto my old power steering pump which was on a slant six engine. As you guys probably already know, when I...
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    Show off your 318's****

    Hi gang, Can you show off your beautiful 318's and give me a better view of what my alternator and power steering setup should look like when complete? Thanks! Go mopars!
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    318 exhaust manifold bolts and nuts....

    Hey guys, I have a couple of questions regarding the installation and hardware of my 318 exhaust manifolds. First, what size and thread bolts do I need to buy to fasten the manifolds to the heads? Second, do I need sealant along with the gaskets in order to properly seal and install the...
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    '71 dart 318 steering pump brackets wanted***

    I have a 318 in my 1971 dart swinger build going on and I need the brackets and bolts for the assembly of the power steering pump. I have the power steering unit, but not the brackets. Anyone have a spare set? Or if not, where can I find a new set? Thanks. PM me or respond to thread and let...
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    318 timing diagrams and tips

    Hey guys, I'm getting ready to try and fire up my 318 and I wanted to get the proper timing as well as any diagrams of the basic spark wires that go to and from the distributor. Anyone have any useful diagrams of this? I have a stock 318 in my 71 dodge dart swinger. Thanks guys!
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    318 bracket pics for steering pump...

    Hey guys, I just dropped in a 318/727 into my dodge dart last night after pulling my slant six engine and transmission. It's obviously not done yet, but its in. Anyways I need pictures of the power steering pump bracket mounted on the 318 so that I can see where to bolt it up. Does anyone...
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    Have pics of 318 k frame vs /6 k frame?

    Hi all, It has been over a year since I rebuilt a slant six engine in my 71 dart. Now that I am getting ready to put a 318 in I am questioning my memory. I seem to recall having custom mounts for my slant and a small block k frame, but I'm not sure anymore. I guess I'm getting old and...
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    Do I need more space to fit the 727?

    Hi guys, I am going from a slant six 904 to a 318 727 transmission. My cars is a '71 dodge dart swinger which originally had a slant in it. Will I have to modify the transmission tunnel to fit the 727? Also, can I use the same mounting bracket on the tail end of the 727 as I used for the...
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    Opinions on worth of intake and headers value?

    Hi guys, I am about to part out my running slant six engine. I am going to sell my Clifford intake manifold and headers as a set. How much is it worth? I am not trying to ship it, just sell it locally where I live. Just wanted opinions from you guys. I'm sure you know what's fair. Thanks!
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    /6 904 transmission swap still having problems....

    Hello everyone, I recently had an automatic 904 transmission go out.. Or at least I think that's what happened. Please give me your opinion on the symptoms I had. All of a sudden I had no reverse when in gear. Also at freeway speeds the engine was revving very high, but I was not flooring...
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    Installing autometer fuel gauge help....

    Hello everyone, I am a not sure how to install this after market auto meter fuel gauge PROPERLY. It is going into a '71 dodge dart swinger with a 225 slant six engine. I got a specific autometer fuel gauge to fit the specs for my dart, but I'm afraid of tearing into the wire harness. Can...
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    Specs for my 318 HP and tq ratings....

    Hello everyone, I want to figure out how much HP and tq my stock 1979 318 makes. I'm thinking around 200hp or so but not sure. It is a stock 318 from a 79 dodge van which has been dropped into a dart. Engine has a performer intake manifold stock cam and a 500 cfm edelbrock carburetor with...
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    Dismantling steering column 71 dart

    Hey guys, I am trying to pull the steering column out of my 1971 dodge dart swinger. It is all unbolted and hanging down from the car but I can't seem to pull it out from the gear box. What's going on? Anyone know the trick to removing this? Thanks.
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    Parting out 1971 dodge dart swinger***

    I'm parting out my 1971 dodge dart interior. I have a compete dash front split bench seat rear bench from a duster chrome trim ect. Pm me if interested. Thanks.
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    Parting out 1971 dodge dart swinger***

    I'm parting out one of my 1971 dodge dart swinger two door cars. Good bumpers hood trunk lid fenders quarters dash ect. Pm me if interested. Thanks. I live in the California bay area FYI. I prefer local buyers over shipping parts.
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    Will this windshield fit my car?

    Hi guys, I have a friend who wants a windshield from my donor car which is a 71 dodge dart swinger two door coupe. He wants the windshield for his 75 Plymouth scamp two door coupe.... Will these interchange without any problems? Thanks!
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    How not to brake the glass....

    Hey guys, I am trying to take a front windshield off of my donor car. It's a 1971 dodge dart swinger. I want to take the chrome trim and the window off without damaging them. Any tips or procedures? Any special tools required? Thanks.
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    Brake booster issues...

    I think I've finally found the culprit that is causing my loss of braking power. I have a 1971 dodge dart swinger with a 225/6 engine. Front discs rear drums with a booster. Does anyone know where I can find a good brake booster for my duel chamber master cylinder?
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    '76 D100 83/4 rear end good or bad?

    Hi, I am looking at yet another rear end online for $400. This rear end was out of a 1976 D100 vehicle. It's a Posi 8.75 3.55 gears with 489 housing. Will this work for my '71 dart swinger build? Thanks!
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    500 cfm edelbrock carburetor...

    Hi guys, My friend gave me a brand new four barrel edelbrock carburetor. I put it on my stock 225 slant six engine and it seemed to work great. After a few days it started running rough. Is this carburetor too big for my motor? Thanks.
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    8.75 rear end key way locknut type instead of flange....?

    Hi guys, Another 8 3/4 question for you guys. I found a cheap complete 8.75 rear end out oUt of a 1964 dodge 330. It has 293 gears. The thing I don't know about is this... The seller said that the rear end drum brake assemblies are the key way lock nut type, not the flanged type. I don't...
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    Tuning my 340 for high elevation...

    Hi guys, I have a 70 dodge with a 340 engine, performer intake manifold, 650 cfm edelbrock carburetor, electronic ignition, 727 transmission. I live in the bay area which is below sea level. So my car is tuned for the sea level. Every year when I am in Reno Nevada for hot August nights, my...
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    8 3/4 rear question

    I found a center section of a 8 3/4 rear end that I am interested in buying, but I'm not familiar with the gear ratios. This center section is a 741 casing with 276 gears. My build is a daily driver 318 727 drivetrain with no more than 280 HP. Will these gear ratios be good for my...
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    Installing headliner '71 dart swinger

    Hey guys, I have a 71 dodge dar swinger two door coupe and I have no headliner and no cardboard to use as a template. How can I make my own headliner without spending an arm and a leg? Thanks guys.
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    Will this 9.25 rear end fit?

    Hi guys, I have a 1971 dodge dart swinger. I saw online a 9.25 rear end out of a '76 Newport car. Will it fit my a body or will I have to shorten the rear and or re weld the perches? The only reason I'm looking at this rear end is because it's so cheap. Thanks
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    How do I isolate the leak?

    Hey guys Today while driving around town I had a major problem with the brakes. All of a sudden the pedal went to the floor and I had almost no stopping power. I currently have a 1971 dart with power front discs and rear drums. When I got home I looked at the brake fluid level and it was a...
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