Recent content by jdhasa65cuda

Thank you for your advice

1965 block that was upgraded by a previous owner for you and a Dodge dart on the track. He put 340 heads on that little engine and it didn’t Run well for him so he put the engine in storage and I got it for 300 bucks and now I’m making whole again to put in my Barracuda

Looking for better performance from the rebuilt engine I’m working on than I believe could be had from 55-year-old technology. Looking for more horsepower than stock iron.

I’m using swirl port heads from a 1987 318

Rebuilding the Commando 273. Any suggestions to upgrade the intake manifold from the stock cast iron? Thanks.

Suggestions on upgrading my four barrel intake manifold on my 65 commando 273.

Well, I have this engine which is original 1965 casting and was rebuilt by a service manager of the local Chrysler dealership to do some racing but the heads he put on it were too big a valve for that little engine so he took the heads off and stored the engine, minus heads and cam , under his...

Will i have to change the rocker arms since i will be using solid lifters? And if so, where should i source them from..

That was in my thoughts as well..

I have owned a 65 Cuda S 4 speed for 15 years. It came to me with a 68 318 that had replaced the 273 for some unknown reason. It retains the original valve covers intake manifold and carb. I have upgraded the ignition to an electronic ignition and it runs just ok.. the 318 is getting tired. Some...

Make sure the bolt patterns are the same. You might have to upgrade the front brakes to the larger bolt pattern.

Thanks for all the advice! I used a starter for a 91 Magnum 318 from a Dakota.. worked like a charm! The Cuda starts so much quicker! Dont miss that "kiy yak yak" sound either lol!

Starter on my 65 v-8 cuda is dead. Id like to use a newer type but what year v-8 starter to use? A smaller faster starter would be great since i am going to put headers on and need all the clearance i can get. Any recomendations?

Spring is comin, well not too soon, so i am once again on a quest for headers for my 65 "S" Cuda. I have tried many times to locate a good set. Still havent made a decision. Had a order in for Spitfire, but as you all might know that was a bust. Any advise would be appreciated.