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Well I picked up the second 72' 340 column shift Demon on the weekend and I am pretty impressed. It came as a shell and box car but has been stored inside for over a decade, no rear end, or drive train or fender tag. but I was going after some better sheet metal.For a $1000 I think it was worth...

Hi All, I'm in the process of having a 340 stroked to a 416 and I am wondering on what compression ratio would be safe for my application? I am putting a Eagle forged bottom end, H-beam rods, Mahle pistons with a hughes roller cam 242/246 @ .050 and would like to make it a daily driver. I...

Hi all, I have aquired a 340 engine that I want to turn into a 416 Stroker, I'm wondering if I need an align hone because I will be putting in a new crank? Also, should I have the decks trued?? Thanks all. Joe

Hi All, I'm looking for a 340 motor for my 72' Demon. I am wondering what the max you can bore a 340 is? I've heard .040 and both these have been done to .060. Here is a description of the motors which would be the better if I can do a straight trade? #1. asking price $3000 340 dodge...

Hi all, This is my first Mopar and I have a few options that I wanted to run by you. I have a 72' Demon that I got with no power train and it came with some nice options. I'm missing the second fender tag for one and I would like to know what was on it. If you could tell me whats missing I...

Anyone know what changes were done to the 340 in 72' to bring the compression down to 8.5?? I am looking at getting a 72' 340 for my 340 Demon and was wondering what I would need to do to it to get it up to pre 72' power. Also did the cranks change from forged to cast?? Thanks for any tips in...

Can anyone tell me if this is a 10.25:1 compression 340?? It is 71' and I think it came out of a Barracuda. I have a 72' 340 original Demon body that I am considering this engine for. Otherwise I may just put a BB 400 stroked or a 440 that I already have in it. The 440 is a 78' smogger though so...

Hi all, I have a partially disassembled 72' Demon, I would like to put the doors on it before I do any quarter panel/rocker removal to check alignment. The problem is that I am missing the fasteners for the doors. Anyone know what size and grade bolt would work as a replacement?? I'm...

Can anyone tell me if a 72' Demon has cemented windows or non-cemented? Also if cemented, will guitar string be sufficient to cut them out? The manual says to use .028 gauge. Thanks,

Hi all, I'm doing a full resto on my 72 Demon and I am getting it ready for blasting. What I'm wondering is should I replace all the wiring in the car as it will be the best time do it with it stripped to the shell and being 40 years old.does anyone know if you can buy full wiring kits for...

I purchased 2 manuals Chassis and body for what i thought was a 71' Demon, turns out that it is a 72'. Is the manual relevant for my 72' Demon? I've searched for my specific model but cannot come up with anything. This link will take you to a pic of the manual I bought...

Hi All, I am new to autobody work but think I will get alot out of this site. I have recently aquired 72' Dodge Demon needing full restoration. I am a welder by trade and have a mig, as well as access to a rotisserrie to do the work, What I don't have is experience doing this type of work. I...

Hi All, I looked at a 71' Demon today born with a 340. There is no engine/trans and he is asking between $2500-3000. I'm thinking of offering $1800 max $2000 for a rolling chassis. Does this sound reasonable? I don't have any pics as the car has been dismantled but is complete...

Hi All, I have an oppourtunity to get a 78' 400 motor for real cheap $200. This is a running motor out of a Newport I believe. I wanted to ask the question how much easier is it to put a 400 into an A body VS. a 440? Also what machining is involved? I have a 440 steel crank which I need to...

Hi all, I wanted to ask your opinions about a car I'm thinking about buying. It's a 74' Scamp with a slant 6 77,000 original miles. It has always been garage parked, no accidents and some minor surface rust on one rear quarter panel. The asking price is $4000 CAD. I have a 440 that a friend...

Hi All, I guess this is the place I should have posted my thread originally. What I Would like to do is rebuild a mild 440 to get 375-400hp out of it and then put it into a 74' Scamp. I am potentially going to buy the car next weekend. It has been garage parked for many years and was always...

Hi All, I am a "young new enthusiast" in the Mopar world, so please forgive my lack of knowledge. I have two questions, is a Plymouth Scamp an A body, and is a 440 a good candidate for it? It is a 74' and currently has 70,000 original miles with a slant six. I don't have the car yet but I have...

Hi All, I am a "young new enthusiast" in the Mopar world. A very exciting world indeed! Cheers, Joe