Recent content by chryslercruiser

Yes it is probably going to be something as simple as possible. At the same time I have never thought or even imagined that low mount cliffords would be an option.. so maybe that is the answer right there... I'm going to stop reading the realistic experienced opinions that suggest it is a...

Low mount, but the 225 is taking the place of a 230 flathead on an M37. The initial attempt is going to be a glorified tubular exhaust manifold. Based upon this conversation that is unfolding, I am keeping it simple.. IF I am happy with the results, I might try again and get more complex in...

That is a great and true philosophy. I have already decided from the responses so far, that success builds upon success. A pair of very simple header like exhaust manifolds might be the best recipe for building a little experience. If successful, and slightly experienced I may be willing...

Thanks for the laugh! Lets see if I can remember that when I am hating life and wondering why I thought headers was such a good idea... The Jeep header/ steel exhaust manifold is what got me thinking that a header would be fun to modify/build...

Torches, welder, and curiosity/sense of adventure. Ive made some body panels, I have done enough body work to not want to do any more! Never made headers, so there is the interest, and none are made for my truck, so why not? What is a gag point? When do I give up?

I am considering building a set of short headers. 80% to see if I can, and 20% to improve performance, I have had a cracked steel exhaust manifold from the jeep 6 staring me in the face for the last year suggesting that it can be done and I might have fun in the process. Any thoughts or...

I respect and appreciate the knowledge all of you who have probably forgotten more about engines, and more specifically Mopars than I will ever know!! BUT I direct your attention to the fact that: Rotella T6 is listed as a "SN" rated oil.. on the back of the bottle Here is the Rotella...

Interesting exploration into a variety of slant six optional oil filters with a standpipe: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/adbv-standpipe-running-a-big-filter-inverted-etc.135269/

Ive got 4 more Wix filters in my stash, but the last one I bought back in 2022 was made when they were owned by Mann and Hummel... Not happy to have paid that much for a crappy filter... I am presently searching for a Wix replacement filter manufacturing company that makes GOOD filters, like...

Be very careful who you trust to rebuild your original carb.. lots of times they will media blast and tumble all the parts which removes the original coating.. so the newly rebuilt carb has become as corrosion prone as the one that is now installed. If you are determined to have someone...

Isn't that called the "oil pressure relief valve" and controls the oil pressure from going sky high on a cold start with thick oil, for when people start the engine at -30, drop it in gear and try to merge onto the fast lane because they are late for work.. What do you call the spring loaded...

I am pretty sure I noticed my oil filter going into bypass mode on cold starts last winter.. the Pressure gauge read 5-7 PSI lower than normal until the oil warmed up a little.. That was on a slant six with 80K. Recent oil pan removal for dipstick soldering, and paint. Valvetrain looked clean...

I would use 5W-30... Faster oil flow to the engine, Easier on the oil pump gear (which is one of the few weak points of this engine), And easier to source..I Don't believe there is any down side to running 5W-30...

Maintenance items like spark plugs, plug wires, cap and rotor, as well as maybe a carb rebuild if the 88 vans still had a carburetor .... NOT saying it needs them, but they could be considered maintenance items... a mechanical fuel pump (only if you have a carb) would be something i would carry...

What I want is the low end of the pink, that carries like the white line!! How to get there? More exhaust work, or switch to a different intake manifold? Does increasing the primer exhaust pipe size, before the collector do anything to get the pink torque line to carry farther up the range...