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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    That sounds very doable rumblefish360. I do think this is the direction I will go and thank you for taking time to post your info. I do think it is better to speak to someone who "has been there and done that" rather than say "I can do this" and go off half cocked. I will look into the Heads a...
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    OK, here is another question. I have an old 360 Dual plane OK ! response has been great, so here is another question. This 360 is going into my daughters '65 Barracuda. At this point it has an "unknown" hot 273 commando engine that came with the car when I bought this basket case. I would like...
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    "There is no substitute for cubic inches" (Grumpy Jenkins)
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    I have to get this car put together it is my Daughters car ! Had to put it on the back burner due to job change......LOL ! but all is good now and getting back to it slowly.
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    Good to know Krazykuda
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    I will probably do like you said rumbelfish360 just put a 340 cam & stuff just to play with it.
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    Would Chrysler even put a different torque camshaft in this motor ? Is this the same as one put in a lighter car ? I was asked by a friend and I don't understand either...... Thanks Tim
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    Great input everyone, thanks !
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    Is it a Special 360 ?

    Picked up a 360 out of a '85 Dodge 3500 that was used as a fire station support vehicle. Odometer reads 42,5500 miles. My question is did Chrysler put any "special " heavy duty parts in these ? I am not going into the motor just picked it up as a "spare" for my daughters '65 Barracuda. Any...
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    MPG Increace

    I agree with 273. I also agree with those who suggested the o2 sensor and Vac. gage. The electric fans you suggested would help as would the Thermoquad that RustyRatRod has suggested. Full synthetic fluids all around would help everything on wear and MPG. Just my 2 cents. Good luck and let us...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Yep krazykuda, that is what I had origionally bought. Looking deeper into the 4bbl. "Lock out" I talked about earlier. I have seen it done somewhere and can't find any info so far. Tim (Dad):D
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    NASCAR has proven the "Draft" thing every time you watch them. You can treat Air as a fluid we have to travel through, we just don't "Feel" the resistance as much as you would standing in the water at the Beach and feeling the undertow of the water on your legs. I don't know if anyone has taken...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    I will study this Thread forward and backward , we do thank all of you for your input. I will try to get this car dialed in and let you all know how it works out ! Thanks again ! Tim (Dad) :thumrigh:
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    nevermind on the transmission Dad checked and we need an automatic. thank you all.
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    What is this A-833 O.D. trans. I have seen mentioned ? Will it fit a '65 Barracuda? Any clearance issues ? Is the cam I have too big for this type of Trans. ? What did they originally come in? How hard are they to find ? Thanks DaveBonds , I have read Tech articles about "Cranking Pressures" I...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Rumblefish360 F.Y.I. - Not just because I have one, but the Offenhauser 360 split plane Intake is the best Intake I have ever used for bottom end torque. I bought it for this car but bolt angle was a problem for me.(found this out later) "Wallowing" out the bolt holes to make it fit was not an...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Thanks DaveBonds for the info ! Yes , I do already have a Hal Tech air fuel ratio setup for the car and would like to install an overdrive trans. in car later on but can't right now. Hey toolmanmike , can these Cams be advanced to lower the power band closer into the RPM range I would need to be...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Food for thought........
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Is the Cam that ratical ? I mean ,on a street car / Driver? If you all think the Cam is too big ,I am willing to hit the wife up for the x-tra $ but budget is all but gone. Have to be SURE before spending more money and you all know what I am saying.....
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Well ,I will drive it from time to time ( he he ) but I do plan on fixing it to where the 4 bbl. won't kick in. maybe a "Hidden" lawn mower style cable leading from the passenger comp. to Carb. secondaries locking them. Just a thought......:D When do you plan on moving to S.C. ? Do you think the...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Oh yeah, the Vacuum Gage is definitely going in the Car ! Great suggestion ! KrazyKuda
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    O.K. here is what 273 Motor I have GOT NOW top to bottom: 1 - I'm running a elect. choke, 600 Holley with Vac. 2nds, 65 jets, dual line float bowl conversion kit ,center hung floats. 2 - D4B Ebelbrock intake 3 - Factory heads, stock valve job,hardened exhaust seats and new exhaust valves, spec...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    I am like a Sponge ,trying to absorb all of this great info ! We Thank You ! Tim (Dad) :thumleft:
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    looks like I will have to dial in what I have the best I can then start changing one thing at a time to see what works best. Thanks for everybody's input ! dial in, diall in.... we shall see!!!! Tim (Dad)
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    Abodybomber this was not directed at you ! LOL ! just wanted to stop it before it got started...Got Real Ugly on another Thread here about building a car for my Daughter.... See Ya ! Tim (Dad) :D
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    All mods I could do to the suspension and Brakes have been done,Convertible sebring seats with shoulder harness, collapsible steering, full Firm Feei suspension ,Stage 3 power box, Right bore M/C, smaller W/C on rear to help with lock up, prop. valve , new run flat Michelin tires. Lets don't get...
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    Daughter needs Gas mileage from 273 commando

    '65 Barracuda 273 Factory solid lift cam Commando. Bought "Basket Project" from friend, I am finishing it up for Daughter as Driver "Fun Car". motor and trans. He already built back to factory specs with hardened Valve seats as well as 904 Trans and converter that came with car from factory...
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    my first engine rebuild (318) advises

    OUCH ! I think I will tune up my Suzuki Samurai and drive it for the gas savings and drive the Hot Rod on weekends ! Good luck ! Without getting too deep you should look at your Ignition real close. I have also had success with D.U.I. (Davis Unified Ignition) Distributors. You talk with them and...
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    my first engine rebuild (318) advises

    PC Seals on Intake Valves and regular on exhaust. What little Oil gets on the Exhaust Valve Stem will help cool and lube the Guide. Not a whole bunch but helps a little. Just my 2 Cents. Tim :thumleft:
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    my first engine rebuild (318) advises

    The Engine itself is just a glorified "Air Pump" no matter the "Badge" on the outside. The more efficent the pump the better. Keep an open mind. Look at other builds by other "Badges" to see how they made their "Air Pump" more efficent, you might pick somthing up that can/will help with your...
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