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dlagrua

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Like to introduce myself and tell you about my Mopars.
I am from Hillsborough NJ and have been a Mopar owner for most of my adult life. Daily driver is a 2006 Chrysler 300 and my prize classic Mopar is a Plum Crazy 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 with a heavily modified engine ( TRW Forged 8.5:1 pistons, MSD Ignition, Holly 750 DP, Hooker headers Flowmaster exhaust, Moroso Cool Can, K&N Filter, Holley Fuel pump ISKY Cam/Kit Mopar 6 pack scoop), that has a B&M Supercharger kit on it that puts out about 7 psi of boost. It is a 4 speed manual w a 3.91 FRD 8 3/4" rear and Schieffer Clutch, & Ansen Scattershield. The engine rebuild was done many years ago but has less than 2000 miles on it. It still runs like a charm but as you can expect the engine is very gas hungry. When it was built the forged pistons of the day required extra piston/wall clearance so you get a puff of smoke only at start up but the compression is tight and this car is one fast machine.
Since I am just getting online with my A- Body Mopar I will be looking for info on parts sources and tips on tuning. So hello fellow A-Body owners. They don't build em quite like this anymore but these 340 cars were very fast,
 
As the next ( I think ) newest member let me extend to you the good graces I received last night. LOTS of good people on this forum !
 
Welcome. Ever been to the flemmington cruise up your way. I have a buddy John that lives in the ringoes area. Drives a sweet *** green 69 sunroof charger. Ever see it?
 
Welcome dlagrua :cheers: You will find that this is the best of the best site going 8)
There is some great tec's and parts sources and tips here to enjoy.
Your 70 Duster sounds like my kind of good old build's back in the day :cheers:
Take a look around and enjoy
I will be the first to ask for pictures =P~=P~
 
bargeahead said:
As the next ( I think ) newest member let me extend to you the good graces I received last night. LOTS of good people on this forum !
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Thanks much.Thats great to hear. The well wishes are already here. I try to be as positive and as helpful as I can be to other members when participating in any hobby forum. I haven't really fed on the Mopar hobby for a while so I guess this is the day that I am back in the game. My Mopar build was actually completed in 1978 but it hasn't been driven a whole lot. It is an old time build that was done when gas mileage was not a consideration. The B&M Supercharger kit, the Flowmaster exhaust, cool can and Holley Fuel pump was probably added around 1985 along with the Holley 750 double pumper.
I have occasionally taken the Duster 340 to the cruise nights in Somerville NJ that go on every Friday. I am aware of the Flemington cruise but it only takes place every so often. I really enjoy my Duster but again it is really a gas hog. In contrast I own a 3800SC GM V6 car that runs 12's and gets 27 hwy MPG so you know times have really changed. I'll get some pics posted tomorrow.
 
Yea flemmington is every other Saturday. It was this past Saturday. So two weeks is the next. Some nice cars show up there. Quite a few mopars too
 
Welcome aboard! I'm from the trenton area if your ever out this way. Very friendly site so don't hesitate if you have any questions.
 
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