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To these heads. (BPE) Intake ports are 2 1/2" tall and a few thousandths wider than standard gasket opening size. Gaskets hung over the roof and floor too much to leave alone. Looking down the runner through the plenum things line up much better now. So (thankfully) this is an older Super...

I am in the process of finishing up my 416" and have been checking the pushrod length and geometry. Reading up on all this stuff made a light go off in my head. Do I need to convert to pushrod oiling? The reason I'm asking is because I am considering getting a set of cup adjuster screws which...

Trying to verify a block. I think it’s a ‘71 casting but I can’t tell for sure. Driver’s side is pretty clear - 2418496-360-10 Tough to make out the passenger side but it looks like January 13 or 18 1971? Here’s the pad on the front. Yes, hard to make out. Thoughts?

OK, so I am in the final stages of getting my car back together and was starting to put the accessories on. While tightening down the lower left water pump bolt, I felt/heard a loud metallic snap. So I pulled the bolt back out and a thread came out with it. Crap! This bolt was for the...

I am unsure of how to go about sealing my oil pan for my 416 build. The engine is based off a 340 block so I must use the 4 piece gasket set. I have a Kevko oil pan and am using Superformance gaskets/end seals. So what is the correct method for ensuring a leak free pan with the set up? I...

This subject has been a touchy one for me. Last intake I did leaked. I have been trying to finish up my 416 build and have been stuck on two things - the intake and oil pan. I will address the intake here, I'll start another thread for the oil pan. So again, the last intake I put on was a...

OK, run into a small snag here. What size are the front oil galley plugs that go behind the cam thrust plate? I thought they were 19/32" but I am not positive. The ones I have that came in a MP freeze plug package are too small. Went to the parts store and got Dorman 555-008 and 555-009...

Anybody use March serp belt pulleys with factory accessory brackets? I'm asking because I took my Duster to the drags the other day and tossed a belt at 7,000 rpm. I started looking at the March stuff since they have V belt pulleys but they told me they don't really offer any advantage over...

Would like to hear from those that have actually measured how far down the piston is in the cylinder on a bone stock 1971 m.y. 318 2bbl. I know generally that it can be .060 and sometimes as much as .080. Looking for definitive information here, not just hearsay or urban legend. I want real...

As the title says - MP says use P5249847 which if I am not mistaken is a single spring with a damper. Is this correct? Any other compatible choices? Beehives? This is my cam for my small block build. Not interested in comparing other cams here, just need spring info. - Greg

I've been trying to zero in on an engine build for a while now using Desktop Dyno as a guide. I put in as much info as I can, especially published flow numbers for heads to make it as accurate as possible. I've come up with what I perceive to be a nasty street/strip combo but naturally wanted...

I just purchased a set of RHS LA-X heads (hooray!). I got them bare because I got a smoking deal on them. Now I need valves. Any suggestions on who sells 'em and who has the best price? - Greg

Anyone run this cam in either a 340 or 360? What was it like? Did it have crisp throttle response? Low end OK? Drivable on the street? Has 276 degrees of duration and is based on a 112 LSA. Thanks for any input.

Let's hear your 'budget-minded' 340 combos - nothing wild please so no strokers, aluminum heads, roller cams or high compression stuff. Just hi-po street/mild strip engines putting out around 400 HP (1.76 hp per cube) if that is possible on a budget. This is for stock stroke 340 based engines...

Been doing a little research, not exactly sure what I need. Gathering parts for a large maintenance project to keep the Dart running right. I have to replace my leaky, chirping water pump. I found the MP 6 blade one pretty cheap (almost the same price as a regular stock replacement) At the...

I have both pieces sitting in my garage right now. Just curious as to who if anyone has done this. I know there are balancing issues between the two since the 340 crank had more meat on it. However, my little brain has surmised that since the mains and stroke are the same, it would 'only'...

Alright, I went to the track yesterday and ran my car - the only word I can find to describe the performance is PATHETIC. I'm too embarrassed to even post what it is. Clearly the two main things (besides the low compression and exhaust manifolds) holding my 318 back are the 2bbl carb and the oe...

Hopefully this will translate into basic hot rodding 101 and guys won't be annoyed at the Brand-X question. Don't worry, I still eat, sleep and fart Mopar. Anyway, here's the deal. Sometime in the next few months, I will be tasked with building up my good friend's '68 GTO with the 350-hp 400...

Read an ad for an engine for sale where someone said "Sandblasting exposed some pitting in the cylinders" Is sandblasting the bores a common practice? This seems to go against the idea that you don't want abrasion in the bores, other than the cross-hatch pattern of a cylinder hone. I can see...