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[zkx14]

318 poly push button transmission
Actually... no. not really. I already have 2 spare 440s, 2 spare big block push buttons transmissions with correct driveshafts and a spare original 64 big block radiator. The 318 poly has to be rebuilt regardless. For now, I'm swapping in the running spare 318 poly I have. But I want to eventually rebuild the original engine but poly rebuild costs are no joke, 3 times that of a 440. custom pistons are required and I've been quoted anywhere from 1100 to 1500 alone for those. My forged pistons for my 440 were barely 400.. with rings.

why custom pistons?
Sealed Power Cast Pistons 1061NP30

 

[Unconventional]

It's so nice not to have artillery wake you Good morning.

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Time to go for a bicycle ride... Be Back Later..........

 

[dukeboy440]

why custom pistons?
Sealed Power Cast Pistons 1061NP30

well ill be danged. I even looked at summit a few weeks ago when i ordered my gasket kits. they werent showing anything piston wise for a poly. Interesting.

 

[dukeboy440]

It's so nice not to have artillery wake you Good morning.

meh its a lovely sound when its on your side. If you're on the other end though, not so much

 

[Mopar Tim]

It's so nice not to have artillery wake you Good morning.

Every day here...

 

[Unconventional]

They were sure busy the last couple days there Tim. Usually all I have to contend with here is the occasional Atlas or Delta launch vehicle

 

[Unconventional]

They used to do frequent Minute Man launches for practice to keep those pesky crabs in line on Kwajalein. Not so much anymore.

 

[dukeboy440]

why custom pistons?
Sealed Power Cast Pistons 1061NP30

after a closer look, those are just factory replacement, which is fine I supposed. Really wanting to bump the compression a tad when i rebuild the poly.

 

[dukeboy440]

I really really wanna stay poly. VERY few poly 4 doors around these parts and most people couldnt tell you what a poly is at a car show. Plus I think the valve covers look cool as hell

 

[dukeboy440]

Every day here...

They used to do frequent Minute Man launches for practice to keep those pesky crabs in line on Kwajalein. Not so much anymore.

how far are you guys from Pendleton?

 

[zkx14]

after a closer look, those are just factory replacement, which is fine I supposed. Really wanting to bump the compression a tad when i rebuild the poly.

I thought the goal was a driveable, reliable car...

 

[Mopar Tim]

how far are you guys from Pendleton?

3 miles from the back gate. As the crow flies just over a mile.

 

[Unconventional]

Mother's place is just across the creek bed from the back gate.

 

[Unconventional]

Tim. Used car sale in Ca seller has to supply current smog certificate? yes?

3 miles from the back gate. As the crow flies just over a mile.

 

[zkx14]

I thought the goal was a driveable, reliable car...

is there anything wrong with the existing pistons that a new set of rings won't cure?

 

[Mopar Tim]

Tim. Used car sale in Ca seller has to supply current smog certificate? yes?

Yes, a smog test/ cert is the sellers responsibility. Even private party sales... DMV will ask for it when you go to reg. it.

 

[Mopar Tim]

is there anything wrong with the existing pistons that a new set of rings won't cure?

Bore maybe..I cannot tell if those sealed power slugs come oversized...

 

[Unconventional]

That's what I thought. Is it 90 days on the certificate? Or 30?

 

[Unconventional]

just for fun

1966 Dodge Dart full drag /6

 

[dukeboy440]

I thought the goal was a driveable, reliable car...

it is. Most likely will go with just those pistons. I really cant justify spending 1500 on pistons to bump compression 1.5 points.

 

[dukeboy440]

is there anything wrong with the existing pistons that a new set of rings won't cure?

dont know yet, haven't torn it down yet.

 

[dukeboy440]

Bore maybe..I cannot tell if those sealed power slugs come oversized...

they do. but only in .030 and .040 over sizes.

 

[dukeboy440]

1966 Dodge Dart | Volo Auto Museum

@Mopar Tim

 

[MOPARMITCH]

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