Recent content by Raker43

I'm not doing the assembly. My machine shop is based on the new cam specs We spoke about it today and he's going to match springs and cam. It's a no brainier now as he has any of the necessary parts for the valve train and will build accordingly. Thanks for the specs on those springs! Cary

Found it just now at summit and Ebay! P4349216 Thanks, Cary

Hey guys, Anyone know the paint color or code for a 1970 340? Can you get rattle cans of it? Cary

Thought about the vacuum issue. 4-speed. No power brakes. No A/C. Electronic choke. Am I missing anything that needs idle vac?

That's the sound I'm looking for! Is that going through any pipe or straight out the manifolds? Thanks for the sweet video. I'll post one when I get it running! Cary

You are correct on the duration numbers I originally posted. I think I was looking at the stock cam specs. and mixed the numbers up. Anyway, there are two different numbers regarding duration for that cam. Advertised duration of 279/296 And lift at .050" of 227/241 I think the actual...

Plenty of room in the engine compartment to work. Just like I remember doing with my old man! Kinda brought a tear to my eye...

Thanks! I'm starting to figure that out slowly. Built a few VW motors and wrenched on some GM products but this foray into Mopar territory is new to me. I'm wanting to make sure I do it right. Cary

Hello All, By way of introduction, my name is Cary and I Just picked up a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340, 4 speed! She's a runner but needs the new heads that came with it due to three burnt exhaust valves. Have it torn down and heads being cleaned up a bit and new valves and springs being...

Thanks for your input. Valve float is my main concern with the stock springs but I think I'm going to be careful with this motor until I have the funds to punch it out and build it from the ground up. I'll try to stay away from 6k on the revs! Right now I just want to drive it and decide which...

Hello All, By way of introduction, my name is Cary and I Just picked up a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340, 4 speed! She's a runner but needs the new heads that came with it due to three burnt exhaust valves. Have it torn down and heads being cleaned up a bit and new valves and springs being...