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Set initial @ 14, back the mixture screws out 2 turns from lightly seated. With the choke set it should start and run. Is the choke adjusted properly? Try opening/closing choke after the engine fires to see if you can keep it running. Put the timing light on the coil wire, start the engine and...

400 hp is sooo easy to do with a 440! At that power level you do not need a solid lifter cam, aftermarket heads or compression above 9:1. Keep it simple (low maintenance) and reliable. A good rebuild, performer rpm or you're tunnel ram, 9-9.5:1 compression, hydraulic flat tappet cam 230-235 @...

Going to need a lot more information. Expected power level, fuel being used, trans., rear gear, rear tire size etc..

Thanks for the reply! 7000 rpm would scare me with a stock block 440, but hey you made it work! I wouldn't think of removing the alternator. I was just trying to show mopar66 what is on the car that some would say isn't necessary. I can sit at the line for a looong time with the fan and...

I'm keeping the glide! Thanks.

Nice looking car! 4.86's and a 727, what did it 60ft. and what rpm did it trap at? I agree with the loosing sight of simple and cheap. I'm starting from scratch by choice. I've got some stuff laying around, just not what I want to run. I think, lol.

That dart is a sweet looking car and the duster looks like solid car to build. Back trouble sucks! Good luck with the injections, hope you can get healed up soon and back to working on you're car. Lexan is lighter no doubt, but I would never use it for a windshield. It gets scratched and...

mopar65, Thanks for the compliment. It's no show car, has a few battle scars. lol Sounds like you built a real nice engine. Mid 10 sec. pump gas street car on a little tire is very impressive! What rpm do you shift and trap at? What was the difference in trap rpm going from the 4.10 -...

You got a built 904 I can buy cheaper than the adapter?

emsvitil, I can't keep my glide? You sure the 904 is worth the swap ? lmaof

I know absolutely nothing about alcohol. How bad is the learning curve? Cost to convert? Just bought a new pro systems carb. year before last, is it worth having it converted? I really like the low deck stroker idea, stronger block lighter rotating assembly should live a long life. I know...

mopar65 I know I'm showing my age hear but that et at that weight does not sound like a mild 440 to me. Care to share some details?

Hears a couple picks of the car. I hope lol.

Thanks again for all the replies, keep them coming! No Chebby in my mopar ever, can't see starting with a inferior engine. I know there are sooo many variables to consider when you're off a few on the big end, but I figure [usually gets me in trouble lol]...

Thanks for all the replies! I am defiantly considering a stroked 400. Reliability, cost and keeping maintenance to a minimum are all important considerations. There are many ways to build a engine that would run 10.xx in this car. What I want to build is the most consistent. As an...