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    Replaced fuel pump, still not running…

    Hey FABO, so a few days ago I was gonna take my 318 68 cuda for a spin but it decided it wasn’t gonna start. Tank is about half full… I’ll pour a bit of fuel in the carb, it starts for a second then dies when that fuel burns up. I had a similar problem over a year ago… ended up being fuel pump...
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    Advice: Solid Roller or Hydraulic Roller for street car

    Looking at trickflow heads for my very mild 318. My car is a street driven 68 barracuda, weekend car, gets probably 3k-4K miles a year if that… i definitely want some HP gain with this project, but not sure what the best route is. If I go hydraulic roller it’ll probably be less maintenance, but...
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    Machine shop/engine builder in Orange County, CA?

    Anyone have any recommendations for a machine shop or engine builder that knows Mopars in Orange County? I’m in Huntington Beach. Thanks!
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    HELP: Cylinder Head and Cam Suggestions for 318

    What's up guys? Hey so wanted to reach out to the experts here... I'm really wanting to wake up my 318 a bit. I've been researching a lot but wanted to reach out and see what you guys think. I'm debating on buying new heads and a cam to make some power, but I do have a set of old 587's that...
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    [WANTED] A-Body 8.75" Rear (In or near California)

    Anyone out there have an A-Body 8.75" Rear? I'm looking for one for my 1968 Barracuda. I'm in Orange County, I'll drive to pick it up if it's within a few hours. I'd even consider it if you're in Nevada or Arizona. Let me know if you have a decent one you'd part with. Thanks, Shane
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    Installing Headers on a 2nd Gen. Barracuda

    Hey guys, I’ve researched the threads but having a hard time finding a solid answer... I’m installing Dougs (D453) Headers on my mostly stock 318 (68 Barracuda). Seems most people install a mini starter but some have not depending on the header... Anyone know if I need to for sure? If so...
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    What gears are in my 1968 Barracuda?

    I have a 1968 Barracuda all stock, with a 318 automatic and 7.25 rear end... I picked it up a couple years ago, and finally getting around to doing some work on it... Anyone know what gear would've came stock?
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    Help! Car starts then dies

    my 68 barracuda has been running good for the past couple months.. then all the sudden last Sunday car wouldn’t start.. I thought maybe I was out of gas, poured in about 7-8 new gallons.. still nothing.. tried cleaning my fuel filter, didn’t look too bad.. thought maybe the fuel pump went bad...
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    T56 to a 318

    Hey guys, A friend of mine has a t56 he's selling out of his 2007 Z06 corvette. I've been wanting to swap my automatic 1968 barracuda over to manual.. So this could work out perfect.. I found a few threads on the T56, but none that were exactly my setup.. anyone have any knowledge on this...
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    Hours to convert to Manual transmission?

    hey guys, just trying to get an idea here.., I'm thinking about converting my auto 68 barracuda to manual, gonna need some help of a professional with a lift and the ability to weld in the floor hump.. what would you guys say the average install time would be, assuming you had all the parts...
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    Help me put "587" heads on a 318

    Looking for some advice on this setup.. I have some heads from a '73 340 that have been laying around in my garage for a while, and want to put them on my 318 that's in my '68 barracuda.. I've done quite a bit of reading on this, sounds like I need to mill 40 to 50 thousandths off the bottom of...
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    Looking for a shop to do transmission conversion in Orange County

    I'm in Huntington Beach, looking for a shop that would be able to help converting my automatic to manual.. Pricing out conversion kits right now, just need a shop to help with the install. Any recommendations?
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    Will these wheels fit my 68 Barracuda?

    i found a nice set of 15x7's for my 68 barracuda but they have a 3.75" backspacing.. will these fit on the front with 215 60 15 tires?
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    Front wheel backspacing?

    i found a nice set of 15x7's for my 68 barracuda but they have a 3.75" backspacing.. will these fit on the front with 215 60 15 tires?
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    [WANTED] Convert from auto to manual package

    Looking to convert my automatic 68 Barracuda to manual a833 4speed.. need everything... Such as: Bellhousing for SB 318, a833 for a-body, clutch fork, flywheel, linkage, shifter, pedal assembly for a-body. K member? and anything else I maybe forgetting...
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    65 barracuda with 340.. What heads? What Headers?

    This is a street car, just looking to build around 350-375+ horsepower.. A little more would be nice, but I'm not trying to spend too much.. Was leaning towards aluminum heads, speedmasters or edelbrock most likely.. What headers work best? With this set up? It's a 4 speed manual, no...
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    Door Lock Assembly (65 Barracuda)

    Hey guys, So I'm trying to replace the door lock assemblies in my 65 Barracuda..driver's side lock broke.. Know where I can find a kit for both doors? I checked 3 locals parts stores and no one had one for a 65 barracuda.. I picked one up for for a 69 valiant thinking it would fit, but the...
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    Any recommendations for building a '73 340?

    Hey guys, So I finally took the plunge.. I'm gonna swap out the 273 in my 65 barracuda with a 340.. This is my first build so I have a lot of questions.. With the '73 being the smog friendly version of the 340, I know I'll have to do a little more work to it than the earlier 340's. I'm...
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    Any experience with wheel adapters? Need help with sizing...

    Asking for advice from those that have used wheel adapters I know there's a lot of negative thoughts surrounding the use of wheel adapters, but I'm going to do it... My car is not a daily driver and I want something different than what the SBP options are... I'm currently running SBP 15x7...
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    Help finding a hood for 65 barracuda?

    Looking for a reproduction, any website suggestions? Or if anyone has a good condition used one, let me know... The one I have on my car right now is tweaked, the passenger side sits higher than the driver side... tried adjusting it multiple times and it just wont sit right...
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    Wheel and Tire Help... 65 Barracuda

    Ok, so i've read numerous threads, and it's hard to get a clear answer so I'll just ask you guys... will this set up fit? 65 Barracuda, all stock, small bolt pattern... 15X7 on all four (4.125 backspacing) -215/60/15 on front -245/60/15 on rear
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    Anyone wanna tell me what the heck is going on here?

    So I took the Barracuda (1965) out for a spin today, and I look over and anti freeze is pouring out from under the dash on the passenger side? I open this black plastic box and there's leaves and antifreeze inside... I'm baffled, never ran into this problem on any car I've owned...
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    I need a Paint shop recommendation in orange county...

    Wanting to get my 65 barracuda repainted... But not wanting to spend a fortune for some shoddy work. Let me know if any of you have a recommendation...
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    65 Barracuda: Converting to 4BBL, kickdown suggestions...

    Hey guys, I'm converting my 65 Barracuda to a 4 BBL. 273 w 4 speed manual (A-833). I have finally tracked down a D4B after a couple months of searching, and picked up a shiny new 1405 Eddy Carb. Do I need throttle cable and kickdown? I was looking on Lokars site, but for the...
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    Show Us Pictures of your 1st Generation Barracudas

    I've really enjoyed the 2nd gen thread, but felt like we needed one for the generation that started it all. Post some pics of 1st generation Barracudas 1964, 1965, and/or 1966. Your car, or somone elses... I will start with my ride... Needs a lot of love, but here it is in it's current state.
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    Carb recommendation for D4b intake

    Looking for a easy bolt on 4bbl carburetor for my 65 273 barracuda... It's pretty stock, but finally came up on a D4b intake manifold. Is there an edelbrock I can just pick up at summit? Also I heard Lokar makes a kickdown kit, anyone know which particular one I should go with... Thanks, Shane
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    Thinking about Installing an Aluminum Radiator...

    Do I have to install an electric fan? or can I get away with my stock clutch fan?
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    Wanted: D4b intake manifold

    For the 64-65... Having a lot of trouble tracking one down.. Please let me know if you have one you'd like to sell... Thanks, Shane
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    Stupid question: will a 65 formula S intake fit a non formula S 273?

    I came across one and I'm curious if would fit. My 273 2BBL carb is messed up... figured I'd search out for a 4 BBL manifold and carb. The D4B is next to impossible to track down, is there much difference between the formula S manifold and the D4B?
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    That gas smell... any suggestions?

    My '65 Barracuda project had a rusted out exhaust system with holes all up and down the pipes... Everytime I drove it I would get a lot of gas fumes coming into the car, sometimes so bad I would get a headache. I decided not just for the sake of fixing up my car, but also for my health it was...
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