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    [SOLD] 72 Plymouth Scamp 360 mag Los Angeles

    Yeah I’m pretty gutted to sell it tbh, but the honest truth is that I haven’t driven it much at all since the lockdown hit a couple years ago. I stopped commuting (WFH) and the drag strip was closed for a period of time. Then I got a couple other projects going and it’s just been chilling in...
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    [SOLD] 72 Plymouth Scamp 360 mag Los Angeles

    1972 Plymouth Scamp Asking $18,500 OBO 55k miles 99 360 Magnum, a904, “489” 8 ¾ rear with 3.55 gears 5k miles on 360 magnum swap Working A/C Body repainted in 2015 Featured on Classic industries catalog cover Great driving and handling classic Mopar with updates to drive smooth and reliably...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    No new updates but still running and driving. I’ve done a few small things here and there though. The pandemic shut down the drag strip for a while and I haven’t had to commute so it hasn’t been getting driven as much. I also picked up an 85 Omni GLH I have been building on the side as well. My...
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    Cutting off Crank counterweights

    I really would have thought this thing would have vibrated itself to death. Wonder how this would go on a SBM? Who wants to try it?
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    QA1 strut rods hitting sway bar end links

    I have not resolved it yet, I kind of gave up figuring I need to weld some tabs on after trying like 3-4 different end link combos. I have just been letting the sway bar hang out up there and hasn't caused me problems. It will be interesting to compare back to back when I finally get it...
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    Advice on ‘74 Duster

    Truer words have never been spoken!
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    a couple small updates... I was finally able to get an H pipe installed and my exhaust welded up. The final result is a much better sound and no more leaking clamps (which was quite annoying). Here she is over the pit: I also installed a quick fuel 750 mechanical secondary carb that I...
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    SoCal Car ****

    Looked like this gent was using this as a long time daily. And some random ones from top secret location (aka universal studios back lot haha)
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    Advice on ‘74 Duster

    Cool car, good luck on the road trip home! Sounds like fun.
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    SoCal Car ****

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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    I also had a chance to take doggo for a ride. Trans temps are staying around 150 now which might be a little too cool, but the weather hasn't kicked up yet into the 90s much. We shall see.
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Trans temps would climb up a bit (220ish in the pan) so I thought it would be a good idea to install a cooler. I went with the Tru-Cool M7B, which I guess is the same as a B&M supercooler. After finding all the correct fittings and such I was able to find a spot for it and fab up some...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    I was able to put some miles on it this weekend and it was a blast driving it again. The bumper is back on too :D
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    QA1 strut rods hitting sway bar end links

    Haha that was what was in my head but too cumbersome for a title My ride height is a bit low from having the k member out recently so I’m going to dial ride height in and see what happens. When it was apart:
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    QA1 strut rods hitting sway bar end links

    Mopar Dynamic Strut Bars - A-Body, B-Body & E-Body | QA1 Suspension Components | Drag & Street Their description says for stock or aftermarket k. They help dial in the alignment more and were even recommended by my alignment guy to work with my tubular UCAs. No the stock strut rods don’t hit...
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    QA1 strut rods hitting sway bar end links

    hi guys, I haven’t seen this posted anywhere so I thought I would get the group consensus. I recently installed these adjustable qa1 strut rods that are a bit thicker diameter than stock and are now hitting my sway bar end links on both sides. It’s a firm feel sway bar. I tried rotating the...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Yeah it will go back on soon, I agree it looks unfinished in current state. I do like the idea of the barracuda bumper but that would be down the road.
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    I was able to get her to the track. The converter made a HUGE difference in launch and feel. it also runs at lower RPM on the freeway, go figure. Temps were low and I had to go a little easy out of the hole, so was only able to get a best 60' of 2.0. Lots of room for improvement, but I did...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    I was driving last night and realized what you were referring to. That sport comp II logo does look like a bow tie from a distance. :rofl:
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    I’m sure it’s the same here, but cops are less likely to notice that vs Michigan. Michigan cops are way more likely to have some car knowledge haha Plus 3874729297272 more cars on the road here. Less likely to get picked off :
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Not unless Autometer is owned by Chevy? :steering:
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Ah good point! yeah looking at how the dart hooks back on the sides that will be a problem. those barracuda bumpers might be worth a try tho yeah! Good call. I found a 72 dart at a local yard a while back so might just pick up the bumper for shts and giggles and see how it works out if its...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    ah yeah that looks great! I wouldn't even mind if the slimmer dart bumper fit. Might have to try and find one at the J yard and see if it works.
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Got her running and driving finally! The new converter is a world of difference, so happy I made that leap. Happy to report no leaks thus far! I had a couple issues early on chasing noises, one turned out to be a dragging caliper that needed bleeding, and another was the driveshaft loop...
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    Southern California Mopar Machine Shops

    Old thread, but I used Vellios for basic stuff on my magnum bottom end and they were easy to deal with. When I needed something else done they cut me a little deal too. Used Brian / IMM for heads, can vouch for quality work there as well. Further out for driving distance, but make a weekend...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Well, its getting close to being on the road again. I have to say this install was 1000x easier and maybe even quicker than just pulling the engine and trying to mate everything up in the compartment. So much easier doing headers / starter etc out of the car. So we got it in within...
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    Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!

    Almost there! Planning for putting this hunk of iron back in this weekend. I had to wait a few weeks but I got this custom flex plate from Hughes balanced for a magnum. They take a normal B&M plate and make the pie cut to balance it. I haven't seen anyone post about this approach, mostly...
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    Does 318 engine need a charcoal canister?

    Dont know, maybe it was mental, but I'm keeping the canister in there since it isn't doing any harm. haha ... sure wish 50 cents got you any gas these days.
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