Not Fast, just "Less Slow"

JoeSBP said
I love the Leaning Tower of Power!!, had one in my '72 Valiant.
It's an immortal sewing machine fueled by the hate of the ages!
I suggest..
-Later electronic distributor wired up with a GM HEI module
-Converting to a "Super Six" intake and carb
-Mount intake/exhaust manifold at 1/2 torque to head. bolt intake/exhaust manifolds together at full torque. Remove from head as an assembly, have the machine shop surface them together to facilitate the sealing on the head.
-Don't fight with the old intake/exhaust manifold studs/buttons. You can buy a new complete set from the Dodge dealership for like $9, worth every penny.
-Install some nice bright underhood lighting, becuase everywhere you go, people will want to see it!

Thanks to everybody for the nice comments. Going back to my first entry I always wanted a /6. (By the way I have a complete 1969 a-body 340 engine/4 speed/8-3/4 drivetrain sitting here doing absolutely nothing) I was hoping to get the car running pretty much stock and experience the...well..../6 experience! I was planning on making upgrades in years to come after absorbing some of the driving experience. It has now gone beyond 100% stock.

Yes an HEI upgrade is in my future plans. So is a 2 barrel. I see a turbo in the future as well. I will probably start collecting parts for a 4 speed OD conversion to get away from the 3 on the tree. I drove down and bought a pair of 65 Barracuda seats and a floor shift steering column from a FABO member in Virginia.I also have received the Legendary 64 Signet seat covers and buns in red but that's a winter project for sure.

I had absolutely no intention of buying these wheels at Monster Mopar show last month but I think they would look good on the car. A true Mopar guy will recognize the 15" x 7" 81-82 Mirada 10 spoke FORGED factory wheels. Gotta be the highest quality wheels Chrysler put on the older cars. If I go that route it means a conversion to BBP.

But for now I'm just trying to get the car driveable.

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