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Hi everyone, I am installing a high amp alternator on my Duster and have a question about the wires to the starter relay / starter. (the "red" ones) I am installing a high amp alternator and as such, I am running a heavy #2 gauged cable from the alternator to an appropriately sized fuse then...

Hello, Sorry for the long read, but I am hoping to get some insight to help me out with the major electrical revision I am making to my Duster. I purchased a high amp Power Master alternator to feed the electrical needs of my car. The “Proof of Performance” slip that it came with, states it...

Concerns on this wiring? I am installing a higher amp alternator to handle the accessories on my car: Dual cooling fans, electric water pump, MSD, Fitech, Snow Water meth injection etc. My ammeter is already removed and a voltmeter added in its place. Thoughts on this modification. Based off...

Hope everyone is doing great. I am doing a few electrical upgrades on my car and wanted to get some suggestions... and of course do it right the first time. What is new: - 215 amp Powermaster alternator with internal regulator (8-58539) - Upgraded charge wire coming off the alternator (2 AWG)...

Hi everyone, Hoping to get some recommendations on a good alternator for my 340 set up. I have quite the assortment of electrical components and as such need a strong alternator to boot. I have done the calculations on what I have and determined a 160 amp alternator would be sufficient, with a...

Hi there, I hope everyone is doing great and keeping safe in these odd times. Question about upgrading your alternator to one with a higher output. I am aware that when upgrading to an alternator with a higher output, you are required to upgrade the main wire coming off the alternator through...

Dumb question but i will still ask.. It seems that I have an oil leak coming from the back of my intake manifold by the distributor. (340 engine) My car has a 671 Roots supercharger which really creates a tight spot in the back there. I am wondering if anybody know of a way to potentially seal...

Hi everyone hoping to bounce a few ideas off anyone reading this. I have been helping my brother get his 71 Duster sorted out so he can get it saftied amd get it on the road. We have been trying to figure out the deal with the wipers. It is a 2 speed motor, and he has the proper 2 speed...

Not good news in the workshop tonight. Hoping to get some ideas of what might be happening. So after chasing electrical gremlins all winter and finally sorting out my electrical issues I was able to drive my car around the neighborhood after 3 years. Drove quite good considering! This past...

After hunting down some electrical gremlins I finally had my car running again after almost a year and a half. Buying my first home and doing some upgrades in my garage slowed me down quite a bit! But nevertheless the Duster is back on track. Long story short my electrical/gremlin hunt involved...

Hopefully this question makes sense. I am looking at buying a new set of rear tires for my Duster. It is tubbed and I currently have a fairly large set of BF Goodrich Drag Radials on it. 345/55/15. Published Specs Tire diameter 29.8 Section width 14.6 Tread width 11.6 Unfortunately the same...

Hoping my fellow a body lads can assist. I am going through some of my late fathers parts and came across these spindles. Can you assit in helping me figure out their application? I am leaning towards thinking they are for a front drum set up? Part number says 01 507 5 G0? (Not GM!) Thanks

I am really late in the game getting my car fired up before winter. Been a busy year! Anyways, I noticed that the MSD Blaster 2 coil was arcing off the orange wire. A bit of background, I switched my car over to Fitech FI last year and when doing so I removed and bypassed the voltage regulator...

I have a tired old set of kelsey hayes disc brakes on the front of my 72 Duster. Recently, digging through some items I inherited, I came across a set of 73+ bbp brakes. Upgrading the front brakes have been on the agenda for quite some time now. The way I see it i have 3 options: 1 - Rebuild...

Hello, Looking to convert my rear drums to disc on my 8 3/4 rear. Wondering if anyone happens to have a set they are willing to part with. I am in Canada so i have been finding that shipping often is a deal breaker when buying from a busiess and wanted to put a feeler out on here and see if...

I have heard and read about the urban legend of Jeep Libery disc brakes fitting on older mopars. I heard they will fit the 8 1/4 rear. Does anyone know if this is also the case for the 8 3/4 rear? My understanding is that there is a size difference in the axel area between the 8 1/4 and the...

I currently have a set of 345-55-15 BF Goodrich tires on my rears that are beginning to show some signs of wear and cracking etc. Looking to get a new pair. I have not been successful in finding a new set. It seems BF does not make them now. Can anyone suggest a manufacturer that carries this...

Been doing some research into potentially upgrading the brakes on my 72 Duster to disc brakes all around. What options are out there? I know of the obvious wilwood and have seen what Dr. Diff has to offer also. Really looking for some options. Any recommendations or ideas? Thanks in advance

I am in the process of installing my Fitech FI on my Duster. I am using Fitech Dual Hyperfuel in-tank pumps and wanted some opinions on the wiring. I have read about voltage drop / resistance increases when wires are run long distances. Obviously, I am going be running a power wire from the...

Hey everyone, I have been going through some of my late father's old car parts that he hlaccumulated throughout the years. When he was younger he used to race a 69 swinger with a 360. I know that this oil pan is off of that engine/car. However I am having trouble identifying the brand and size...

Happy new years! Was hoping to get some advice / opinions. I am switching my car over to fuel injection with the Fitech Go EFI 2×4 1200 HP Power Adder (30064) Additionally I am using the Fuel Command Center - which I plan on taking apart and modifying it into a return system to help keep it...

Looking to pick up some Fitech products this boxing day. Anyone know of anywhere that is advertising some sweet deals? Canada preferred but if the price is right I will buy anywhere. Thanks !

For those of you fellas that use the fitech fuel command centre (#40003) ... do you know off hand if it is capable of providing enough fuel for the dual forced induction set up (#30064)? It is a 671 roots blower on a stroked 340 (420ish) I emailed Fitech and they have yet to get back to me and...

Hey everyone, I am pretty sure I have a couple of bum carbs for my 6-71 blower that I have been putting together. I bought them off of a guy that tried them on his car but could not seem to get them sorted out - even though they were built by an 'expert'. That really should have been a hint but...

Hello, So I spent most of the weekend getting the car back together and got it running, something odd happened.. When I clicked the ignition on, my fans came on despite the fact that engine was cold (before I started it). First the controller was green, then switched to red, which is what...

Hello, I have upgraded my alternator to 80 amps and have run new wires into the interior and done the amp bypass, along with installing a volt meter. The new wires are 8 gauge to carry the heavier load from the alt etc. I am opting to go with a fuse vs the fusible link just to make it a bit...

Do any of you fellas have a book / guide that you use as an initial go to for your FI Mopar? I have looked a few up on amazon and there are a few, but am looking for recommendations. Or do you just stick to using the internet?

Hello, I have been reading and rereading the MAD article about upgrading your wiring system. I recently had an old alternator rebuilt and it now puts out 80 amps. Being that I have electric fuel pumps, fans and waterpump it is a no brainer to make some adjustments. I have read the MAD article a...

Hello, was hoping to get some additional information, suggestions and insight. I recently had an alternator rebuilt and upgraded and now puts out 80 amps I have read and been told that when upgrading your alternator it is advisable to consider beefing up the wiring system also. My wiring is...

Hey everyone, I was hoping that someone could provide me with a good place to get some tail light gaskets for my ’72 Duster. I bought some years ago off of eBay, and they were very thick/hard and the lights did not sit properly. I am also kicking the idea around of new weather stripping...