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    Torsion rod trouble

    I have been doing a restoration on a nineteen sixty five Barracuda formula S. The engine and k member were taken out, As well as all the suspension. I'm in the process of putting everything back together, and I can't get the torsion rods to go all the way in and seat. The only possibility that...
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    273 rebuild

    The engine had been rebuilt by Sexton racing sometime wayback. When I tore it apart it had hydrolic lifters and some bent pushrods. Another of the cam lobes was worn way down. It does have a 4 barrel, that I am replacing with a Holley 650cfm. I was looking at Comp cams CL20-208-2 with hydraulic...
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    273 rebuild

    To be more precise, I like enoughh horsepowert that when I put my foot in it, it moves . But, I want to be able top pull out of the garage without the engine dying because it's too much cam. I have made this mistake with other cars and I don't want to repeat. The car is a 4 speed manual. I am...
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    273 rebuild

    Hey guys. I need some advice. I have a 65 Barracuda that I am restoring. I want to build up the 273 engine a little bit. I'd like around 250 - 300 hp, but want something that idles nicely. My main question is what to do about the heads and which cam to choose. Any help would be appreciated.
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