"new" 1969 Barracuda

Hi Jim yorstory has my shades of yesterday -- 4yrs ago had similar situation = what to do ? with my 67 notch - so with suggestions /desire to keep her stock lookin - the -factory 318 was rebuilt 30 over - balanced / blued - newer KB pistons - 1969 340 bumpstik = highest factory hp cam ma mopar offered and good for street performance plus will pass aircare emissions if needed -added modified ( Exh /larger )valved 273-61 approx cc heads (for lower costs than AL heads & with low CC= higher comp) - - clear flowing exhaust system means alot for engine breathing - i used 340 hi flow factory manifold header ported with dual exhaust using - "" for track use " DYNAMAX mufflers- 340 exh tips (need resize)- but i think A/M ones larger are available today ) using 2.5 pipes / edelbrock name shaved off - ALm RPM intake = has similar look as 340-LD hi rise / factory AVS carb ( some guys like the HOLLY =not stock )- pertronic ign ( inside the cap hidden electronics )- all to stay stock lookn on the outside -- running 391 gear with a 15X8 rear tire ( not stock ) this puppy looks way 2tuff - can run with the BIG dawgs /hounds and take out the trash any stock 340 can - others= chubbys'n ferdzponys find out the hard way what FISHCANDO-U really means = outbuild total cost was 2500cdn & am very happy running 318/323 cu sporting 340-S hood inserts and FORM S BADGES on my F8 JADE JEWEL - i do have a good 69-340-2 to build ?? BUT if it aint broke dont fix it - you can easily check your trans by looking from pass side front inside fender - down - past the EXmanifold -header -oil filter -to the ground you will c the "front right corner" of the trans - if it is SQUARE in appearance - without a TAB - it is a 904 - 727 has the tab and were used in 340 combos -- i wood suspect the car has a 904 trans -7-1/4 rear axle -- look from under the backend of car -- if the centre axle housing has a bolted cover = ( 7-1/4) stock -or 8-1/4 if modified --- bolted cover ??= itz not a 8-3/4 = " smooth like a banjo" & no cover -- - send me an email - [email protected] and i can send you a pik ( mine is F8 green )- - dont know how on this site - hope this helps , good luck - cudanutz