Well guys,it's been a while. Almost done now. 318 punched out .040 , mild cam , 4 speed , new paint & scoop. She has come a long way !
All done myself in a little 1 bay garage in N.E. Tennessee.
Thanks guys I appreciate the insight... I'm also in need of some Chrome for this car and wondered if any of you might know where I could locate some.
If so I will take some pics and make a list.
The rear glass is actually perfect on this car, not fogged up in the corners or anything. But the...
Hello GunslingerFIN...I'll give you the long version on my current issue and see if you can help! I finished my engine and tranny swap and upon starting the 318 for the first time i saw that it was smoking a bit ....SO , I couldn't have that ! I commenced to tearing it down to the bone. While...
Hello all...I am doing an engine and tranny swap on a 1966 Barracuda. I took the slant 6 , automatic out and i'm installing a 318 & 4 speed tranny. I bought a 1964 Valiant Signet for A body parts and i'm having trouble with the shifter. I completely dissassembled it,cleaned and greased it but...
I want to thank everyone for your input and things are going very well.
Here are a few pics of the 318 ready to drop in.
When I get the car rolling I'll post some more.
thx for the tip. i'll be putting pretty much all new external gaskets & O-rings on it anyway. I've heard the 318 run and it has no knocks or rattles but I think i'll cross hatch the cylinders and ring the pistons,replace the cam with a mild upgrade,and replace the mains and rods. that way i'm...
Absolutly...if i go that route later on i would want an 8 3/4 in. differential also. Glad you mentioned the center link...don't think i would have thought of that !
Well boys...the 'cuda is in the garage. I hope to pull the 6cylinder tonite. While i have thje motor out i'll clean and paint/undercoat the engine compartment and firewall.