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All of the following parts were purchased for and will fit small block LA 318, 340 and 360. Most of them are new and have never been installed. I will charge the postal price for shipping with no handling fees, plus the cost of the item. The item in the pictures are as follows: 1. Complete...

Good evening everyone! I am seeking an opinion. Any input would be helpful and appreciated. I have an MSD box and a OE distributor for an electronic ignition. If I choose to run the MSD box, will this be an upgrade from a OE Mopar module? I've noticed a GM style HEI distributor for Mopar...

I was playing around on Holley's web site. According to their calculator, i need a 390 cfm ( Ive got a stock top and bottom end 2001 5.9 Magnum-converted to a carb system with a single place Airgap duel plane intake) I've got a Holley 600 cfm that good in my shop. My question is would this be...

Does B&M make a flex plate for a 2001 5.9 Magnum thats weighted? I can't seem to find one that goes past 1999. I have a good 727 with a 2400 stall TC from an older 5.2 LA and would Like to use it. If not, will I have to get a weight kit from MP and weld it onto the TC?

I just got a low mi 2001 5.9 magnum. I am retroing it into an 85 d-150. It still has the complete serpentine system in place and works fine. My question is how do i hook up this alternator (its a one wire with two wire in a small plug connector) to my older system? Dr advice please? Brian

I am in the middle of freshing up a 71 5.2. I found a small hole in the skirt. It not all the way through, but its there. Should I replace this piston? If a get just one single piston, because it a little different, will it make other things out of balance?

I've read some acticle about people using the thinner head gaskets to raise the compression ratio 1/2 a point. Has anyone on this form used one sucessfully? Is it easier to blow thatn a regular gasket? Brian

For sale, I have a new (never been installed or taken out of the box) torque converter for a Torque flight 727. This is for a NON lock up application and will fit from the late 60’s to the late 70’s. I think lock-up converters were not available till 79. Check your shaft if you are not...

I found a low milage rear end from an 04 Ram 1/2 ton. It VERY cheap. It is complete with a disk brake set-up. How hard is it to change from a rear drum system to a disk? Also, this rear has a flange type yoke. Can that be adapted to a regular u-joint shaft without major buck? Brian

I am looking for a set of mopar performance valve covers for a sbm la. If they are resonablly priced i really dont care about the finish as i have a blast cabnet. I am looking for a deep trans pan for a 727. I need the filter extension and pan. Brian

Hey, I am thinking about buying one of those cheap Harbor Freight powder coating guns and ovens. Has anyone used this brand and set-up before? Is it worth the money? Brian

Hey Everyone, I have a recently rebuilt trans in my wife's Town & Country. Since the rebuild, I've got about 10000 mi on it with no problems. I also have a new toy - a transmission flush and fill machine. I am going to drop the pan and change the filter. If I wanted to run a flush solution...

Hey all,I have a 85 D-100 with a dead ignition. It is a slant with a leanburn comp. Is there an Ignition box on this model and where is it located? I CAN NOT FIND IT. Brian

Does anyone have a link or know the factory HP ratings of a 318 LA (89) and the factory HP ratings of a 360 (90- Roller LA)? What factory HP rating is the Magnum 318 and 360's rated at (94)? Brian

Hey, Has anyone ever tried to stick a 518 into an A body? I have a 73 Swinger and a good 518. I am concerned about having to do a lot of cutting mods. Any input? Brian

Heyy All! Is there a kit or a way to adapt a 518 into an older 727's place? I would like to get OD but I dont know how to control the TCC for lock-up. Brian BTW- The donner trans came from a 91 D250. I could not find a tow-haul button any where. It sort of reminded me of a 727 but it have a...

Where are the casting numbers located on mopar heads?

Before I start, please accept my sincere thanks to all of you for your advise and suggestions. Its nice to know that I can relate to someone or something even if it is on the net. Thanks all! Now to my biggest problem- HEADS I have a low mi 318 LA from a 71 truck. I would like to get about...

Hey all, I am kicking around ideas. I have a great low milage 71 LA 318. The Mach shop I use stated that I could use HP/Comp pistons to increase the comp ratio. Is there a set or brand or even a part # that any of you have used the you would recomend or condem? If I bring up the comp ratio, will...

Hey guys, I just left a u pull it place and found an 81 D150 with a 318. The strange thing is it had a 4v Manifold. Did Dodge put this on the 318 trucks in the early 80's or is this something some one added? I put a picture of the casting numbers with this post. Brian

I found a hi mi (march of 91) 360 at a local u pick yard. Is there a way to tell if they are swirlport? It has a old TB injection system. If I put these heads on an older 318 will I have trouble adapting an Eddy manifold w a carb to it? If I use these type of heads will I get 10 or more hp on...

Hello Everyone, I’ve been reading too much! I bought a Comp Cam (Flat Hyd) and some new roller rockers for a 71 LA 318. The specs for the cam are as follows. Intake 462 Exhaust 482 with a lift of Intake 275 and Exhaust 284. The roller rockers I got are 1.6:1. Will these cause problems with too...

I know this is kinda stupid, but when I read a for sale ad and see the word BUMP I dont know what that means. Can some one explain this to me? PS I never claimed to be the sharpest tool! LOL

I read a few pages of How To Build HP Chrysler Engines by F. Adkins. He seemed to endorse putting swirlport heads from a 90 ish 360 onto an older 318 LA. He stated that this combo when used with a manifold for a 360 seemed to be a good power house. Has anyone here done this? Does it seem to be a...

Does the Cold air kits from Spectre seem to work? I found a new one for a muscle car and all the related hardware/ hoses NIB for 50. I am thinking about playing with it but wonder if any of you guys has tried it? Brian

Will a 904 witha HD rebuild kit work as well as a 727? I am putting together an A body with a 318 with less than 300 hp. I do have a good 727 core. However, I am considering the drive shaft lenght issue and wondering should I go back with a 904. Any suggerstions?

What are the benifits of a windage tray in the oil pan? Brian

I just read an article about a guy that used roller rockers on an LA 318 and it was pumping oil from the top of the valve covers. The editor suggested that he use a oil pressure regulator. His rockers are needle bearings. Mine has bushings. Will using this type of rocker cause more trouble than...

I found out that Mopar Performance use to make a porting template for the LA small block. However, it was discontinued a few years back. Does anyone have an old one they want to sell? Brian

I found the gap setting for an electronic dual pickup dist. However, it does not show which coil is starting and which one is a running coil? Does any one know how to tell or have a diagram? Please!!!!! Brian