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  1. octanejunkie

    [FOR SALE] 1971 Scamp project car

    After 2 years of not doing anything with this car it's time to move on, sadly. It is the car in this thread: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=84136 Car has been covered and stored off street for a few years, non-op current registration. The car runs and has the stock 318ci...
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    Reading HR cam question - HELP!

    I am trying to "read" my new cam Cam is a 287/298 duration with .512/.525 lift Reading the lift at the lobe, I am getting .308 and .313 between intake exhaust and intake. Simple math tells me .308 x 1.6 = .492 .313 x 1.6 = .500 I read the cam installed in the block, off the lifter...
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    Cam install question - HELP!

    Ok got a roller cam for my '99 magnum 360, cam bearing were already installed by PO. Cleaned and lubed shaft and bearings. Cam slides in easily through all bearings except it WON'T SEAT -the front bearing seems REALLY tight, like tap it in with a mallet tight; so I did Tried the cam backwards...
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    Oil pan options for '99 Magnum 360

    So the oil pan I got with my motor is an LA 360 and doesn't fit the 1-piece gasket that came in my complete engine kit gasket set for 5.9L magnum. Googling around, I find PN 53020918 for the 360 Mag, but what are the aftermarket options? Looking for an oil pan now...
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    3.23 gears for 7.25?

    Looking in the aftermarket for 3.23 ratio gears for a 7.25 Chrysler and all I can find are 3.21:1 gears Were 3.23:1 ratio gears ever made for the Chrysler 7.25?
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    Need 3.21 or 3.55 gears for 7.25 rear

    Looking for a set of gently used rear gears to install and run Anyone got a set to sell or trade?
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    Best Automatic OD trans swap for A body car

    Looking for an Automatic OD trans for my 71 valiant/scamp, what will drop in easiest?
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    Rear gear question

    Will gears out of a 741 housing/carrier fit in a 742?
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    Looking for gently used 3.23 or 3.55 gears for 8.75"

    I am building an 8.75 and have a SG center with 3.91 gears, looking for a smaller ratio. Housing is stamped 2070742. I would prefer a ratio around 3.23 or 3.55 and am looking for a set of pull out gears Let me know what you have! -mike
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    Help with cam choice for magnum 360 please

    It's been a while since I've been active here, or working on my mopar project but here is a refresher. So I am building a '99 Magnum 360 motor for a 71 Scamp. Car supposedly has a "built" 727 3-speed and a stock 7.25" rear end. I have a posi carrier with 2.96 gears to drop in place of the...
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    Ignition relay or switch problem?

    Went to start up my scamp today after it's been sitting for a few months, no dice. Cranks strong, but the car won't stay running. Checked with a test light, no power to the coil in the run position of the key, only in start. Where is the ignition relay or where is ignition power switched on...
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    My 360 Magnum build thread

    Starting this thread to chronicle the build of an engine with text and photos for all to see. When completed, this motor will do into my 71 Scamp. I acquired a complete engine "kit" in the deal with the car this past christmas, the kit as I call it consisted of a '99 .030 over 360 magnum block...
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    Hot Wheels Mopar Mania

    Found this at Target for $5, couldn't resist
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    Plug check

    Pulled a few spark plugs to take a look, #6 looks like it running lean, the rest look good, here are a few pics Spark Plug #2 Spark Plug #6 - looks frostier in person; too lean? Most all the plugs look like #2 and are dry around the threads. Notice the threads on #6 look a bit wet...
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    Excessive Fuel Pressure or Bad Carb?

    The previous owner of my 71 Scamp did a few upgrades planning on running the car, one of his mods was an electric fuel pump, an autozone special by appearance. When I changed the oil on the car I got about 7+ quarts of black stuff with the consistency of milk out of the pan and it smelled like...
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    My potential compression ratio

    OK so after much-ado about quench and what not, here is the workup I did on kb-silvolite.com using a $180 worth of Cometic head gaskets, I guess felpro's .040 compressed thickness will work too and lower the CR a wee bit with it's larger bore diameter . . I'm obviously going for optimal quench...
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    The quest for quench

    In conversation with Dave (dgc333) the subject of quench came up and a discussion ensued, of course more research was required on my part, and I found this article. Anyone not familiar with what quench is please read the article I linked to. But reading the article and getting a general idea of...
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    Aluminum Radiator from Ledfoot Racing

    Looking at a 22" alu radiator for my 71 scamp, gotta cool it better when my 360 magnum goes in. $230 shipped to my door. Specs are as follows: CC2374 (22” Mopar) CORE 17.5 H x 22 ¼” W TOTAL 21 7/8 (23 W/ Cap) x 25 3/4 Inc brackets Inlet 1.5” driver /Outlet 1.75” Pass Tanks 2.75” 14-16 fins...
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    Cylinder head swap challenge - be warned, NOT mopar

    OK so just to be clear, I am working on several projects, Ford, Chevy and Mopar; I like to be well-rounded in my interests and find playing with the "big 3" very enlightening. That being said, I am doing a GT40 head swap on a 67 Mustang. The GT40 heads I pulled (casting F3ZE-AA) are 60-63cc...
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    CC'ing cylinder heads

    Besides the kits at Summit/Jegs I'd love to hear how some of you guys have cc'd the chambers on cyl heads I went looking for syringes on the net and easily found 70cc, but was looking for 80cc, just to have. A plastic plate or CD as was mentioned elsewhere which can be easily found locally...
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    Magnum 360 heads "best" for my build?

    So I have a set of Magnum heads ready to bolt on. After some careful consideration looks like I can do about a .510 lift with the right springs. Considering the XE268H cam http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-20-223-3/ Block is a .030 over '99 magnum. Will be going into a '71 Scamp in place...
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    Optimum LCA

    According to this article by my hero David Vizard, there is only one LCA that is proper for a given engine, to quote: The article seems abridged as he does not specify HOW to determine the correct LCA... Anyone wanna throw in on this one?
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    Oil pressure gauge question

    So my 71 Scamp had an idiot light combo for break/oil - I would MUCH rather have a functional oil pressure gauge but want to retain the factory look Is there a factory oil pressure gauge I can swap in place of the idiot light in the dash? I can always add a lamp for the brake idiot light...
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    Shop Manuals

    Looking for a shop manual for my 71 Scamp I found the manual on CD, anyone use one of these, is it worth $39 or should I look for the paper version? What thinks ye?
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    Magnum 360 Head Gaskets

    So I am planning my 360 magnum build and started to look for head gaskets to plug into my comp ratio calc - cannot find too many head gaskets at Summit, and most of the ones I do find are OEM replacements w/o specs like bore dia and compressed thickness I need a proper head gasket for a magnum...
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    Strut Rod Bushing Question

    My strut rod bushings are moog style with cups but are rotted out. Went to my suspension supply to get new ones, all they had were factory style or Energy Suspension poly ones. I bought the poly ones He told me that a fairly large Chrysler resto shop he works with ONLY orders the poly ones and...
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    Looking for "dogbones" for 360 magnum build

    I have the lifters, I have the spider but wait, no dogbones... Can anyone help? Let me know what you got or where I can get a set please Thanks! -mike
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    Water Pump Pulley Question

    Is there a 2 groove water pump pulley for SB mopar, specifically the 318 V8?
  29. octanejunkie

    SBP Rally Rims wanted

    Need a pair (2) of 14 x 6 or 7 factory style rally rims and caps for 5 on 4 bolt pattern, I prefer 7" wide Prefer So Cal local to avoid shipping costs unless the deal is stupid-good but am willing to drive a mild distance if necessary Rims must be straight, don't care about paint/color Caps...
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    Radiator fan shroud wanted

    Need a factory shroud to bolt up to the radiator in my 71 Scamp wtih 318 V8 Fan is offset, not centered, on the radiator core; but you all know that already... Let me know what you have and include shipping to 90025 in your price please -mike
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