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  1. vitamindart

    slant 6 to V-8 trans/bell housing adapter interest

    ok, I am trying to see if I can help get a ball rolling on a group buy of slant to V8 trans/bell housing. THIS IS NOT A SALE POST. just trying to see what interest there is for one. IF there is enough, Then I can post a for sale post. ( cant start a sale post without pictures or a price - or I...
  2. vitamindart

    [WANTED] slant 6 to V8 trans adapter

    looking for a slant 6 to V-8 trans adapter ( from the A100-A108's ). would really like to find one of the few AR Engineering did a while ago, but cant get picky. want to run the A500 behind my slant Thanks!
  3. vitamindart

    Firewall Bulkhead connector

    What's everyone using for running either an aftermarket wire harness or accessories through the firewall? thinking I'm going to mount my MS3 in the car to keep it away from the heat ect. just trying to get some ideas on the best way to run that bundle of wires through the firewall.
  4. vitamindart

    [Found!] 1964-66 A Body Slant 6 oil pan & Pick up

    Looking for a Clean 64-66 A body Slant Oil Pan & Pick up
  5. vitamindart

    MS3 , Multiport & turbo build

    alright, I am going to try my best to document my re-build it was a 225 with a Aussie Hurricane intake, Clifford Header & FiTech. started tearing it down to re wire the entire car, upgrade the charging system, switch over to multiport injection and coil near plug ignition. figured it would be...
  6. vitamindart

    dutra manifolds vs header

    I am looking into a turbo build for my slant. would there be any benefit or drawback to the dutra manifolds vs a custom header? was thinking the manifolds would be a little easier to plumb up vs making a whole header. possibly less likely to leak as well. thanks!
  7. vitamindart

    new project, new motivation

    since my heart attack I have been struggling to have any motivation to work on any of my projects. Have been considering selling a few of them ( I will probably never get to all of them ) my wife has had her heart set on an A108 camper we missed a few years back. I doubt we will ever find...
  8. vitamindart

    VALVE CLEARANCE

    ok, with all the rocker talk lately. it has me wondering if, I did put a set of 1.6's in my slant. would I have enough valve clearance? cam is currently a 465 lift, would end up 496 with a 1.6 rocker. head was only given a slight shave, block on the other hand was given a bigger cut. we cut...
  9. vitamindart

    getting Ordained

    have any of you gotten ordained online? We have some friends who asked me to perform their marriage. lots of places online to do it. doesn't look like its a huge deal. ( don't really need to be to perform a marriage in Wisconsin ) but, they asked me too so. just want to see if there were any...
  10. vitamindart

    slant fuel injection opinions

    ok, I have been mulling over fuel injecting my slant. fighting this 450 Holley is pushing my limits. just want to enjoy the car. ( I did add a wideband to try helping, just need to wire it up) looking at the FiTech ( with the power adder option for later ) have considered getting a rail and set...
  11. vitamindart

    heart attack

    I had a heart attack on December 3rd. I am a pretty healthy guy ( just turned 43 ). Eat lean, low carbs, most days a salad ( no dressing ) for lunch. Regularly went to the gym. I am having a hard time since the attack & stents being put in. Do rehab twice a week. Mentally having a hard time...
  12. vitamindart

    [WANTED] A100-A108 Camper

    we are looking for an A100-A108 Camper. A fellow member posted up a add for one and well.... I was to slow, missed out on it. Doesn't need to be like the Lazy Daze camper in the picture. prefer the short wheel base but, will consider others. thanks!
  13. vitamindart

    rebuild suggestions

    ok, since I know that my cracked block wont last forever glued together. I am looking for direction on rebuilding the spare. don't want to go broke rebuilding it so the pricey rod/piston combo are out. mostly a cruiser for the street. is a re-bore with stock style replacement pistons and...
  14. vitamindart

    450 holley help

    ok, I have a 450 holley ( mech secondary ) on my 225. the short block is a re-ring/bearing with .120 milled off the block, little .465 lift erson cam w/222 dur@.050, ported head with 1.70/1.44 valves. Aussie intake & Clifford headers, scavenger y into 3" exhaust. 904 trans w/2800-300- stall &...
  15. vitamindart

    cracked slant block

    ok, so I don't know how it was missed during the clean up/re-ring. but yesterday while prepping for the replacement intake gasket to show up. we were checking for coolant leaks ( had a intake/exhaust stud leaking ). found a 1-2" crack in the block just above the pan rail. my daughter was...
  16. vitamindart

    Slant build / pistons

    ok, so I'm finally going to build a slant. Have wanted to and started once before but, life got in the way. I have a ported head with oversized valves, performance cam( don't remember the spec's ),hurricane intake, header. Now the questions begin. I have a later cast crank block ( milled .120 )...
  17. vitamindart

    [WANTED] Front Frame rails 67-up

    looking for a pair of Clean front frame rails. the closer to Waukesha, WI the better. Thanks!
  18. vitamindart

    early A slant header

    does anyone know who makes an early A slant six header?
  19. vitamindart

    [SOLD] Early A headers ( small block )

    I have a set of early a shorty headers ( laysons version of spitfires ? ) bought here, never installed on a car. some scratches in the paint and so on. looking for 450.00 plus shipping. paypal preferred. going a different route with the car.
  20. vitamindart

    5.2 magnum options

    ok, I put a 5.2 magnum in my 66 valiant. it has a 904 w/a small stall 22-2400. I have a miss that wont go away. swapped carbs, and the entire ignition system with zero change. it was rebuilt before I got it ( about 8,000 miles ago ). I have a feeling this is why it was pulled. im thinking it...
  21. vitamindart

    66 radiator / water pump update

    so im going to be replacing the radiator in my valiant. when I do that should I replace the old cast iron water pump with the newer style? its a cruiser and my concern is the older cast iron water pump wont be readily available in a pinch. will I be able to use my current alternator bracket &...
  22. vitamindart

    318 electronic distributor

    ok, so here is my dilemma. I have a 95 magnum 318 in my valiant. currently running a MSD dist & 6AL box. I have persistent miss that wont go away. pretty sure its Ignition related as I can occasionally even catch it on my timing light. I have changed the plugs, wires, cap & rotor with Zero...
  23. vitamindart

    Which project next?

    So I drug home another project a few months ago. Now I have to decide which car will be next. I have a 47 plymouth club coupe I have had for a while and now this 1970 Challenger. I have my old 493 from my dart sitting collecting dust so...... Also having a hard time deciding on how to do that...
  24. vitamindart

    torsion & sway bar question

    what are you guys and gals running for torsion bars? same for sway bars? our valiant seems a little mushy especially around corners. we have the stock 273 bars in it. trying to decide how much larger to go. and probably add a sway bar. Thanks, Dominic
  25. vitamindart

    paint color w/o build sheet or fender tag?

    I have a duster i picked up a couple years ago. from the vin I can tell it was a 340 4bbl car with special pricing. but is there any way to tell what color it was? the fender tag and rear seal are Long gone unfortunetly. it had a console ( floor brakets and auto shift linkage hole are there )...
  26. vitamindart

    66 valiant post rear window trim

    can anyone help me with what trim goes around the opening of the rear quarter glass on a 66 valiant post car? I believe it is just a piece of wind lace similar to the front door weather strip. unfortunately it has taken me Way to long to get to this point of reassembly. Thanks!
  27. vitamindart

    66 valiant stripes

    so I am almost ready for paint and have been thinking there may be Too much white on the car all white. did they ever put stripes on the valiant like the barracuda? anyone have any pictures of valiants with stripes?
  28. vitamindart

    [WANTED] valiant parts

    looking for a driver front bumper for my 66 valiant. also looking for a back seat in decent shape ( black would be awesome but will consider all colors since I don't have one at all). must be willing to ship, or be close to Milwaukee. Thanks,
  29. vitamindart

    magnum manifolds in a early a

    ok this is for all you guys running the Dakota/ram manifolds in your early a. what did you do to get them to fit? I can get the passenger one in no problem the drivers hits the column coupler and the gearbox when I pulled the column out to get a better look. my car is a 66 valiant with a 318...
  30. vitamindart

    5.2 magnum swap questions

    ok, i have a couple questions i am swaping a 5.2 magnum into my 66 valiant. I installed a la360 oil pan and used the Magnum oil pan gasket. i also used the la timing cover. Am i going to have an issue? I read a couple posts where guys have modified the gasket because of leaks... and now i am...
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