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    69 barracuda steering column question

    Hi everyone. I have two 69 Barracudas, one factory manual steering car one factory power steer car. Is there any difference in the two steering columns besides the length of the inner shaft that joins to the box? Could I just swap the shafts between the cars and leave the rest of the original...
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    Holley running rich at part throttle cruise

    Just been doing some experimenting with the 750 HP Holley double on my 408 small block 69 Barracuda after reading the power valve thread. Fitted an afr gauge to check the cruise afr's. Original setup after dyno was 74/82 jets, 6.5 power valve. Seemed to cruise rich and had a hole in the middle...
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    Which solid roller lifter for street use

    Hi everyone Im just wondering what brand / part number solid roller lifter people would recommend for a 440 big block that will see some street and some track use. I have heard that some dont have pressure fed oiling and are more for race only use and wont last long on the street. Thanks
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    Procomp /Speedmaster CNC big block heads

    Just wondering what peoples opinions are on these heads. A friend has the 325cc cnc ported ones that run the offset rocker fitted out with decent valves, springs, guides etc. They are a huge inlet port and he had them flowed at 356cfm at 700 lift on the inlet and 295cfm on the exhaust. Im...
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    Bore size and valve reliefs

    Im not sure if anyone has put the new edelbrock victors on a factory block yet but does anyone know what size bore would be required as a minimum without having to notch got clearancrwith the 2.15 intake valve. Also would custom pistons be required with the 16 degree valve angle.
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    Victor style heads, what valve covers?

    Hi everyone,a friend of mine has built a big block with victor style knockoff heads and has used harland sharp roller rockers Does anyone know if there is a valve cover that will work without modifications to the rockers,they are rubbing on the std steel covers mainly on the inlet manifold side...
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    Ignition timing on propane small block

    Has anyone got any recommendations for initial and total ignition timing on a 273 running on straight propane? Engine is a very mild build with a single plane street dominator inlet, 216@50 crane cam, 9.5:1 compression and has a single impco 425 mixer. I have heard that they like a lot of...
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    408 W2 head combo - suggested upgrades

    Hi everyone, i have a 408 stroker in a 69 Barracuda fastback here in Australia and i am looking at stepping it up a bit without totally changing everything,here are some rough specs: 10.5:1 compression,forged pistons, Forged crank,h beam rods. 248@50 solid flat tappet cam (comp magnum) with...
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    Indy 360-2 inlet manifold

    Quick question, will an Indy 360-2 oval port inlet manifold work with a W2 head and is it a worthwhile upgrade over a W2 Mopar single plane inlet?
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    W5 vs W2 inlet manifolds

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know if a W5 and W2 inlet manifold bolt up the same and have the same valley angle /bolt hole configuration? Besides the difference in port shape (rectangle and oval) and the w5 possibly having a slightly higher inlet port would they interchange or does the w5 have a...
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    904 issues

    Driving my 360 powered valiant recently and it locked up in top gear to the point car started skidding wheels,only had drive in 2nd to get home, feels locked up in 1st,3rd and reverse and won't roll back in neutral, anyone know what has happened?
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    69 Barracuda - changing from manual to power steering

    Hi Everyone, I am looking at swapping the power steering from one of my barracudas to the other car that has manual steering. Can anyone let me know besides the steering box , lines, pump etc what else needs to be changed (is the column different, if so can I just change to shaft , is the...
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    Small block distributors with adj mechanical advance

    Just wondering what options are out there for small block distributors that have easily accessible adjustable mechanical advance, both different spring rates and total mechanical advance. I have an MSD distributor in my Barracuda but the 66 Valiant I am putting this into needs only about...
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    solid roller cam specs for w5 combo

    Hi guys, I have purchased a set of MRL solid roller lifters for my 408 and will be upgrading from stock w2 econo heads to a set of 2.08 valve ported w5 heads shortly. Will be using 1 7/8" tti pipes. The car currently had a solid flat tappet comp with 248@50 and 560 gross lift , it's a...
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    408 W5 combo

    Hi guys, Currently I am running a 408 W2 combo in my 69 Barracuda fastback here in Australia. It has run an 11.7 at 115.5 mph with the following engine combo and is very street able but wasn't really setup for quarter mile running. 750hp Holley 248@50 comp solid flat tappet Stock w2...
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    8 3/4 tough enough?

    Hi Guys, Looking to build a rear end for my 69 Barracuda and wondering if an 8 3/4 diff will be reliable enough if fitted with 30 spline axles and a tru trac centre / 3.9 gears. I don't have an 8 3/4 housing to suit and would have to shorten a b or e body housing out here which are more...
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    408 W2 combo - where to from here

    Hi guys, Out here in Australia I am running a 408 / w2 combo in a 69 barracuda. Running a CRT 727 full manual with 3100rpm stall and 3.45 diff gears. Best run to date is an 11.9 @ 115mph with a 1.9 60ft. Engine specs are: 408 stroker 360 W2 econo heads - standard 260cfm at 550 lift...
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    69 Barracuda - biggest rim size from factory

    Hi all, I have just bought a 1969 Barracuda Fastback and was wondering what the biggest rim size was from the factory. The state in which I live will only allow an increase in rim width by 1" without an engineers certificate so I need to know what the largest factory fitted rim was. Thanks.
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