Recent content by Jim Wyatt

Thanks Again, I appreciate the actual driving experience 'example'. I realize all things are not equal but, it helps ease my MPG concerns. I enjoy driving the car and did not want to regret a big block swap... I'm afraid 8 to 9 MPG would have been a regret. I'll be selective with the cam and...

Thanks, I was not aware of the transmission tailshaft issue. Can the tailshaft & housing be replaced by removing the tailshaft housing or do you need to disassemble the transmission? Any recommendations on the torque convertor or cam. I'll probably go back with standard equiptment unless...

I have an original 1971 motor home 440 and 727 transmission with 36,000 miles on it. I'm giving some thought to installing it in a Barracuda. However, I,m wondering if the cam should be changed due to the difference in application (from a 24 foot motor home to a Barracuda) I realize there may be...

alan627b: Thanks for the various reference articles. They point out several interesting options. Looks like I could be a little small on the cam. As was stated in reply #4... 1.6 rockers are available... should I decide I want more lift. At this point my car is more 'Show than Go', and I...

BJR Racing: Jack Thanks for your time and information, As well as, to the others who also shared information with me. I have replaced the heads and cam on this 318 before. I used a set of reconditioned X heads and went with a Mopar 340 cam. Most would probably know that isen't the...

BRG Racing: I'm curious, why the 360 intake gasket on the 318 heads. Are the Edelbrock intakes designed for the 360. Yet, they work on a 318? Also, I assumed that the increase in compression, when using the newer heart shaped 302 heads... on a '70' 318 w/9.0 compression... would make detonation...

Have stock 70, 318, auto w/air. Was planning on replacing cam & lifters w/comp XE256H (256/268)(@50-212/218)lobe separation 110.0. Also, replace heads w/87-91(302 casting no.), and intake w/RPM air Gap or dual-plane performer?(have both). Will continue using Carter AFB Competition series (650 I...