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I just finished the first stage of my build: full MSD ignition system with an adjustable Mopar Performance distributor. It's not much but I think that it's a good piece to have in place before I start to increase the engine efficiency and a must before increasing the compression ratio later on...

If you add a decent closed chamber head that can flow well enough, then you should be able to get a decent amount of HP out of it. Also, what year of 400 and 727 are you working with? I recently discovered that since my engine and tranny were built in 1978 they probably have the lock-up torque...

A stock looking 500 would be killer! I want to use a performer RPM manifold though and I think I'm going to have to cut a hole in the hood for clearance, hence the hemi hood scoop. Other than that, it should look pretty stock. I really didn't want to cut the dash for a new stereo so I mounted...

That's a great idea and one that I've been playing with myself. 400 blocks are still pretty inexpensive and it would make sense to build from a new block and still be able to drive the car while the engine is being built. Another option I've been considering is to pull the 400 and build it into...

I've done some preliminary searching and haven't come up with anything yet. I want to work with someone that really knows mopars. My dad used to race with Dan Hollenbeck and Cam McCracken back in the 80's (both dedicated Mopar engine builders) so I thought I might look them up to see if they're...

Thank you much! One day it will be as nice as yours Tony:supz:

Thanks! I like the colors too, although I would rather have a painted top rather than vinyl. I love the look of the full-length upper side stripes on the 67-69 barracuda and I'd like to do one in black, but I'm not sure that it would look good with the vinyl top. If anyone can find a pic of a...

Thanks! I wish I could take the credit but I bought it that way :grin: Did you use a 400 or a 440 for you 500 build? Any words of wisdom?

Good question! Right now I'm planning on using the 400 that's in the car now. It's a low mile engine that should be pretty solid when I finally get to that point. I think it would make a great stroker :burnout: I just noticed that you're in Gig Harbor. I'm in Seattle so I'm sure you'll be...

Thanks! I thought about chroming them when I first got the car, but they've kind of grown on me! It's something different, and different is cool :thumbup:

Now, here are my plans for the future (subject to change at my whim of course): I've grouped the modifications into "stages" with the final stage being a full engine overhaul using a 500ci stroker kit from 440source. I like the 500ci kit because of the very low bob weight and streetable...

And here's the car as it sits now... certainly not a bad starting point.

I've had my barracuda for about four months, and now that we're well acquainted, I think I have a pretty good idea about my plans for the future. From the start I've envisioned a serious street/strip machine that could handle about 3,000 miles on the road and 4-5 race weekends a year. The...