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Hey all. I've been running my 71Swinger 225 /6 over a year now. Well it's been running rich. It has a Holley 390cfm on a stock motor. So tonight I pull the bowls to see what jets are in it, knowing that the jets are numbered. Well when I pulled the jets out only number on them were 512. So does...

Hey all. I am gathering the parts to have my head rebuilt this winter. My plan is to have it shaved, larger valves, hardened seat and a mild port. I have an extra head so I may play with the porting myself. Just wondering where the best place to get the valves, keepers and seals from. Thanks

Hey all. I will be putting an Offy valve cover on my ride soon and wonder what would be the best choice for the gasket? It's a 225 btw.

Hey all. I have a 71 Swinger with factory a/c, that does not work. So I am looking for options to put a/c back in the car. 1) have the factory compressor rebuilt, 2) pull all the factory stuff out and just go after market, 3) use a mix of factory and after market to get it going again. What...

Hey all. I was driving my 225 Swinger last week. Temps were in the 80's. After bout an hour of driving, I came to a red light. When I stopped the car shut off. I could not get it started. So I had to push it to the side of the road. Then I raised the hood to take a look around. I know this is...

Hey folks. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Mine was. I am having a problem with my 225. Sometimes it starts great and other times just turns over. I am thinking the ECU is on its way out to lunch not to return. Last time this happened I went to parts store and bought one off the shelf, it...

Hey all. Took the wife out for a drive yesterday. It was almost 100 here in KY. She asked if I had A/C in the car yet. I told her that it was the next big thing for the car. I have a 71 Swinger, factory A/C that does not work, 225 with a Offy 4bl and unknown headers. Anyone know where I can get...

Hey guys. Its time to change the oil in my 71 225. It's only been 2K miles but its real dirty. Should I use some sort of engine flush to clean out the block? Motor has just over 100K and runs great. does not smoke but is 1/2 qt low. so i was thinking of engine flush may help. Whats your...

Hey all. I am planning on install of an elec fan on my 225. I am wondering what any of you have done to mount the relays for the fan? And maybe H-4 headlight relays. Any pics would be great. Thanks.

Hey all. I know there are tons of questions about exhaust out there. Hell I have posted a few myself. So here is my thinking... Most people say to use a 2 1/4" exhaust for the /6 225. But there are no mandrel bend kits out there to buy. Even in a V8 version to modify, or am I looking in the...

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Hey all. I am wanting to free up some ponies on the 225. I am thinking of replacing my non-clutch fan with an elect. will there be a seat of the pants gain? And, what fan would you recommend, single or dual? And what about auto thermo kit? Thanks for the help.

Hey All, I just installed an Offy 4bbl and Holley 600cfm card on my Swinger. I do not have a bracket for the throtle cable. Can someone please load a pic so I may be able to make one? Or is there a source to buy one? I will try and load pics of my set-up when I find a source to down size my...

Hey all. I just picked up a "new" 225. I was told it had a basic overhual around 2k miles ago. It has a header (brand unknown) and an Offy 4bbl intake with a Holley 600cfm carb. I have read a few post here and there and I think the 600 is a bit big for a stock motor. What would ya'll recommend I...

Hey All. I am wanting to put headers and dauls on my 225 71 Swinger. Is there anyplace to buy an exhaust kit? Or do i have to get a a v8 kit and adapt it for use with the /6? It will be a few months before I install but looking at the options now. Thanks for the help.

I am wanting to swap to electronic ignition in my 71 Swinger 225. Does any one who has a kit or do I just need to start collecting parts? What year did they change to electronic ignition? That way a can look at local yards and see if I can find one there. What all would i need to get out of a...

Hey all. I am just getting into the /6 fun. I was going to do a 360 swap but now I'm not. I have a 71 Swinger with a 225/ that i am thinking of swaping in a super six set-up and putting headers on. I read that the exhaust manifold has the heat riser for the intake. So the question is for the...

Hey all. i am having trouble findine a replacement float for my Holley 1920 card. i went to the parts store and they ordered me one. but when i went to pick it up today it was the wrong one. they tried to look up another one but could not find anything. so does any one a part number that i can...

Hey all. Well after some thinking, reading and bill fighting, I am wanting to rebuild my / and KEEP IT IN MY DART. :cheers: Yes, I said keep it. I was thinking of a 360swap but since have changed my mind. I do have a few issues with it right now. I went to change the valve cover gasket, went...

Hey Folks. I hope everyone survived the ice storms the last couple of weeks. We were out of power for 8 days. I know there are still a lot still without power. Hope you get it soon. Here is what I have going on. I took my 255 powered 71 Swinger out a few weeks ago and she ran great. A little...

hey all, where on the block can i find out what size my /6 is? it is in a 74 dart and wanting to get rid of it just don't know what size to tell folks. Thanks. Jeff