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I got a question, and an ask. So I finally got my block back from the machine shop. Guy had it awhile, he did a good job on everything, was super reasonable doing this as a friend of mine. I am aware what this work costs, I was charged half the going rate. I gave him my brass core plug kit to...

Looking into using melling VS380 springs with internal damper on our 318 build with 68 340 camshaft. Going to break it in with the single springs that came with the 302 heads, and then swap to something heavier afterwards. All it says on summits site is these are a great upgrade for stock to...

I picked up a Melling SPD-22 camshaft from Rockauto. Box is labelled as such. However theres no markings stamped into the cam. Anybody buy a Melling SPD-22? Is it stamped as such? Its basically a 68 340 cam. Thanks Matt

I bought a set of Eagle SIR 6123CB rods for my sons 318 build. Now that we knocked the stockers out of the block I noticed theres no oiling squirter holes in the big ends compared to the stockers. The stockers had these grooves to squirt oil at opposing cylinder walls. Is this something that...

Anybody have piston ring recommendations for a mild 318 build with KB167s based on experience. I was considering a set of Hastings moly rings. They were "the ****" back in the day. Is the quality still there? Thanks Matt

First off. Happy new year!!!! As I sit here waiting for the end of 2020 I am pondering an oily thought. Theres been other discussions about oil with ZDDP and zinc additives for these older V8s. Kinda curious if after a remanned break in you switch to a true synthetic oil if that negates the cam...

I got a set of 302s. I dont want to really hog em out and lose port velocity. I plan on gasket matching them to a stealth 8022 intake. Being mindful of this what is the best spots in the intake side and exhaust side to clean these up and free up a little power. I plan on running them with stock...

How bad and common are the cracking issues with the 302 heads? I am interested in these for a mild 318, but hear this a lot. I'd hate like hell to spend a whole day in the junkyard pulling apart engine top ends and finding cracked cylinder heads I cant use. Thanks in advance Matt

Kinda curious as to how the Weiand Stealth compares to the vaunted Eddy LD4B on a mild 318. I ask because when these turn up, people are wanting like new prices on old and sometimes corroded and crusty LD4Bs. Most I would ever pay for an old aluminum 4bbl intake needing work would be $100. I am...

I got a few pump questions for y'all. I understand that all things being equal on an engine a high volume oil pump will produce a higher pump pressure as well. On a rebuilt engine with a mild hop up with stock bearing clearances and maybe a 5,500 rpm rev limit is a high volume pump necessary...

I am building a 67 4 speed barracuda. I have a dissasembled 360 short block and bare aluminum heads. I was planning on a 408-410 stroker. For now though i was thinking of using a 1974 318 i have from a granny fresh 4 door dart parts car. This engine ran good, no knocking, and didnt smoke. Was...

Hi Y'all, I picked up a 360 truck engine that i plan on rebuilding for my 67 cuda. I purchased a center sump pan. However i need a center sump oil pickup. Anybody have pix of what it looks like, or maybe one to sell cheap. Been looking at em on evilbay, cant figure out which one i need for my...

What is the correct positioning of the oil filter adaptor? I have an aluminum one i grabbed off a chrysler fifth avenue. I will be running 1968 340 hi performance exhaust manifolds. Anybody have a good picture they can post of this showing the clocking of the adaptor housing to the block...

I plan on keeping power steering on my 67 notch. Adding it actually since it wasnt equipped at the factory, and i want this option. However for those of you hard core individuals who dump your power steering for a manual chuck, a lot of times theres the left over crank pulley with the double...

I have some issues. I have a set of speedmaster 65cc heads, and a 360 i intend to build. My machinest and i agreed to go with 9.8-1 compression to run it it on pump gas. He is recommending dished pistons, and a .040" MLS headgasket to keep the compression where it needs to be. I also talked...

Ok, so today i had some off time from work, and this 1976 360 short block i got off my junkyard buddy who had it in storage. Paid $150 for it. I start dissassembly everythings going ok. First thing i find, is a flexplate bolt tack welded to the flexplate. I cut the tack welds, the bolt falls...

Hi Y'all, I may be getting a 360 for my project. I currently have a spool mount 318 setup. How much different is the 360 passenger side mount? Being i weld and fabricate, is it just a matter of cutting and rewelding this 318 passenger side mount to make it into what i need. I dont have...

Hi Y'all, I have a stock 74 318. I plan on a rebuild, prob .030" overbore. I have a set of speedmaster 65cc aluminum heads set up for 2.02, 1.60 valves. I know the intake side is going to be shrouded a little bit, and i will be using a 360 head gasket. With flattops at a 0 deck height, my...

2 piece rear main seals on LA engines. What brand do you use? What brands of this seal should i stay away from? Kinda prefer to do this job 1 time when engine is out of the car, and not have to mess with it again. Thanks Matt

Hi Y'all, I got a set of energy suspension motor and trans mounts. These are for a spool mount setup i am using in my 67 cuda. I am familiar with installation of the poly mounts. The usual removal of the rubber with a torch, etc. I have a few questions to ask. I got these for a 318. Which is...

Hi Y'all, I am in the process of tearing down a 1974 318 for a rebuild/ mild hop up. I pulled the timing cover, and there was a factory chain setup with an aluminum cam gear with nylon teeth moulded to it. Ford did this about the same time, they called it a silent chain. This one had...

Hi Y'all, I bought a pair of the procomp speedmaster SBM heads off ebay bare for $380 each. They use std length 11/32" Shivvy valves. The castings look real good. Basic machining is done on these, bronse guides installed, but not sized. I have messed with mopar 2.2 turbo engines, and to be...

I have a 74 dart spool type k frame and 318 out of a parts car for my cuda build, and i may be going with a stroker 360, instead of building the teen up. Will the motor mounts currently on the 318 bolt directly to the 360 block in the same location and work. I found a bare mid 70s 360 block with...

anybody see these on ebay. looks like an LA style casting with magnum chambers, and runners. are these a deal for the bare head, or Junque? Matt

I am going to build up a 318, and i am using a set of 68 340 hi po exhaust manifolds. I was wondering if i should find and use an M body oil filter adaptor. Will it angle the filter on the engine for better exhaust manifold clearance? Anybody do this and have a pic of their engine right side...

Anybody make shorty headers to replace A body hi po manifolds that bolt to the stock exhaust down pipe flanges. Kinda like the shorty headers for the newer camaros n mustangs. My other option is cast iron 68 to 70 340 manifolds. Or long tube headers. I have neither, want to know if i have a...

i got a question for you guys, i have seen an oil filter adaptor that moves the oil filter to a different angle on the small blocks. i think i remember it being on the M body 318s years ago. i think mopar performance also used to have it in their catalog. i can score these easily at my local...

hi y"all i know i posted a thread about using the magnum cylinder heads on the older LA engines, its a good design from the chambers and flow standpoint, but as members of the site have said in numbers the casting doesnt hold up very well due to cracking in the water jackets. well i was...

anybody use a set of the magnum truck heads on an older LA engine. i got a 74 318 im gonig to redo, and make a 390 stroker out of it. i heard good things about the magnum castings. flow is better than 340 X castings higher rocker ratio than the older heads, i can get a set for $100 in good...