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I just recently purchased this kit and read in the instructions that I can't use my 3 wire Toyota alternator that charges superbly at idle, even thought it's probably only 60 amps or so. In the instructions say to use a 1 wire self-regulated alternator. Anyone have a a recommendation on a good...

@68 A Have any more of these?

@clin10 Here's another one for you. They are in Huntington Beach, CA. J & S Gear Co – We Build The Best Gears. I haven't used them personally, but when I do rebuild my 8 3/4 and add a Sure-Grip or something I plan on taking it to them. I have read good things about them.

I live in Downey, so Cooks isn't too far from me. I had them reweld the spring perches on my 8 3/4 rear end a few years back. Quick and affordable.

Are you running a Magnum serpentine setup? Just curious.

Awww... that's terrible news! And they really nickel and dime you at LKQs too. Core charge, on a used part? Seriously??? :(

I miss the days of the 40% discount at LKQ. I haven't seen that since pre-COVID. The LKQ in Ontario usually has a good inventory of old Mopars. I pulled a 440 out of a motorhome there. I pulled a 400 out of a land yacht in the Wilmington LKQ.

@pishta Is the warranty mandatory now, or you threw that in just in case the block is bad?

If you settle for a 5.2 Magnum. I have one I could sell you. Otherwise, LKQ is your best bet for a 5.9 Magnum. You can easily locate one because the LKQ yards are full of old Dodge RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500's. They even post the VIN number so you can use a decoder to see what engine it had.

For the 6 speed swap. I updated my post to mention that. I agree it was confusing. I figured if I am going to cut the torsion bar support, I might as well go 6 speed. I know it's more expensive than a TKX. I'm not sure how much of a savings there would be with a TKX. By the way, I have a...

That is really nice metal work! I wish I had that kind of talent!

Interesting! So, instead of brace going OVER the transmission (like the factory did) the Holley torsion bar cross member braces from underneath. I just don't like that it is bolt in, but I guess that aids in getting the transmission in and out of position. I was just quoted about $7,000.00...

Brian built my motor too. It's been running good for the pat 6 years. I do plan to give it a refresh though before I go EFI. Just to make sure it's still healthy. @BergmanAutoCraft did you see on the Edelbrock forums how Edelbrock shutdown the threads regarding the distributor phasing...

I've been considering this swap and just getting everything from Silver Sport Transmissions. Just not sure if they still use the ToddRon crossmember brace or if they built something different. The only thing that makes me hesitate is that I'm not good with sheet metal fabrication.

Yeah, I called IMM Engines the other day and talked to Fred and he confirmed that it's tough finding hydraulic roller cams.