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First of all this is not for drag racing!!!!! This car will be setup for SCCA Solo racing so I need a flat low rpm torque curve. This is for a 3,000lb early A body (class I will be running in). For the time being I will be running a fresh 904 with a TF2 shift kit. Why an automatic? 90% of...

Has anyone ever installed a 3.58" stroke crank in a 273? Here is the part link http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-5007257 With a .030" 273 should put it at 3.67" bore and yeild 301 cubes correct? The reason I as is because I am bulding a 65 Barracuda to compete in SCCA Prepared C class...

Anyone know the original cam specs off hand and how do they compare to the lower compression version?

It's like Christmas unwrapping the shrink wrap. :D It has paid for and ready for a couple of weeks now, but just haven't had time to go get it. Compression came out to 10.6 which may be a little high, but she will be crisp. Cam is a Comp XE284H. Going to be running a tunnel ram with dual...

It's for a 273/904 in a 65 Barracuda. My first question is what modifications would have to be done to a later model 904 3k converter to install it? I also plan to swap out to an 8.25 with 3.55 gears. I have also been porting a set of open chamber 318 heads to go on it, because the old 273...

What do you think? How do prices compare in your area? Some of the costs on this are for parts that he purchased for me and I had to buy a 360 crank, because mine was trash. It's a zero deck 360, KB 107's and cam is a Comp 284H. The heads are 360 587's and I went from 1.88 to 2.02...

I have decided to freshen up the Hipo 273 in my 65 barracuda a little. Before we got it running it hadn't ran in about 20 years and it has some compression issues, but doesn't smoke. I want to pull apart the top end and check it out and pop in a new head gasket set anyway. I recently picked...

Well they are almost done, they just need to be assembled. The machine shop cleaned up the intake runners and removed the speed bump on the exhaust side. They look good to me. The heads started out as 1.88" intakes and now have chevy valves and 2.02"s. The valve job looks good too. He...

I want to build one on the cheap and turn my stock looking 65 Barracuda into a sleeper that can handle the twisties. I have all of the parts laying around. 68 318 short block, magnum short block, set of 1.88 J heads and a couple of 360 cranks. I am thinking about using the magnum block and go...

I am debating. I have a chance to pick a 360 tunnel ram on a parts trade. I have always wanted to run dual quads sticking out to the hood. :toothy7: My 360 is done as soon as I pick up my heads from the machine shop. I planned on running a Eddy RPM and a 750 that I already have, but this...

I have scored a set of 73 340 heads casting #3671587 with 1.88 intakes. What are the differences if any over 360 LA heads?

I am pulling my hair out trying to decide on an intake and lifters. This is a street car. If possible I would like to keep the heat crossover, because I am running a 6 pack scoop. I am leaning towards the Eddy RPM, but I would like to keep some torque down low. Another one I am leaning...

I swear that it's a freakin' conspiracy. I called weiand/holley today to find out if weiand is working on making a new intake for us small block mopar guys, because chevy boys have quite a selection with their intakes. I was hoping that they would be coming out with a Mopar LA version of the...

At what point do you need a windage tray? My engine builder says that there is no need for one on my build, but I want to run it by you guys. I am building a zero deck 360 street motor that will see 6K every once in a while. What do you think?

My zero deck 360 shortblock is getting finished up with KB 107s and have decided on a cam. It's a Comp XE-284H. Here are the cam specs. 240@50 on the intake 246@50 on the exhaust .507 lift intake .510 lift Exhaust 110 LSA Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam I have already had my J heads...

Well I need your input on this build. My plan were originally a 408, but we have used most of the funds that I had saved for that build on other more important things. So what I am doing now is a good flat tappet LA 360 build. The block is getting a .030 over bore and KB107 pistons. The...

This motor hates me. My 318 has had a leaking rear main seal since rebuilding it and it seems to be getting worse. I know that it is the rear main because of all of the oil on my flex plate and convertor. At first it was just annoying and I thought that I could deal with it, but now it's...

There is a 95 5.9 R/T complete disassembled engine for sale. What is the difference in these engines and stock magnums other than heads? He only wants a $100 for the engine and heads. Are these magnums prone to cracking like the stock magnums? I'm thinking these may be good heads for my...

I just bought a 16" proform 2700 cfm electric fan with shroud and I am wondering if anyone else is running an electric fan on their stock radiator. The only reason why I am swapping it out is because I don't have a shroud and I should pick up a little free power too. I am also wondering what...

Anybody running LA valve covers on magnum heads? If so are there any issues with leaks? I am curious because I have upgraded to roller rockers and the aduster nuts will not let my magnum covers fit now, which is what I kind of expected. I would like to just buy the fabricated aluminum cover...

Found a local mopar guy selling a bone stock set of X heads assembled for $400. He had his machinist check them out and they are good other than the original valve seats. He claims that he had him do a valve job on it, but left in the original valve seats? What's up with that? I didn't want...

Thanks for the article 340sFastback. http://www.hughesengines.com/TechArticles/6408416strokerdynotests.php I am thinking about copying their 2nd 408 build. Is this a good streetable combo? Is hughes stuff good? I dropped off my virgin 360 block and virgin 587 heads at the machine shop...

Tommorrow I am trading a complete carb to pan stock 73 440 for a virgin complete 96 5.9 magnum and he is throwing in a set of a-body hooker headers. I am still debating on going through with it. I already have a LA 360 block with decent heads for my stroker build, but I thought a roller block...

When would you lift? Here is my combo. 318 .030 over rebuilt bottom end with flat top pistons .060 deck height, Comp XE256 cam and summit lifters. rebuilt Magnum heads with the Chebby behive springs and retainers. .028 head gasket. Magnum dual plane air gap intake and holley 4160 600 cfm...

I saw today on Spike that Horsepower TV is going to be doing a 360 build soon? I hope they have done their homework after their weak 440 build.

What is the best bang for the buck 360 stroker kit? I Don't plan on nitrous or making more than 450 hp. Yesterday I picked up a free 360 from C_Stripes and I have tore it down to the block and crank. I have not measured the bores and I can't tell if the dish pistons are oversized yet. Taking...

A friend of mines son is having issues with his 97 Dakota with the 5.2 magnum. He will loose spark while driving down the road at random times. After a while it will start right up. Checked for power at the coil when it dies and there is no power. Any ideas?

Fired my fresh 318 tonight to break in the cam on my basket case dart. Easiest start up I have ever had. Fired on the first hit, checked the oil pressure, set the total timing to 36 degrees and adjusted the throttle. I was able to run the engine (guessing about 2500 rpm, because no tach...

I am in the process of rebuilding my 73 318 and last night I was installing my new comp XE cam and noticed that I have a ton of end play (maybe 1/4"). When I pulled the factory cam out there were no bronze thrust washers installed. How much cam end play is acceptable? Where can I get some...

I am installing magnum heads on my LA block 318. I know that I need pushrod length of 7.650, but what is the diameter 5/16? Also does anyone know my intake manifold bolt torque? I know it is in inch pounds.