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    weight reduction ideas.

    Was pretty disappointed when my 75 dart hit the scales. Just wanted to see if there are any good diets for a 3500 lb A bodie. (without me)I started with my front bumper and got 38 lbs out of that thing. Next will be a hood and a spool in my 83/4. Maybe cut my doors apart, Please share your...
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    28x9 slicks with stock wells

    Anyone out there fit a 28x9 slick with 3/4" offset kit ? Currently running caltracks -1 mono springs with the 3/4" kit. Looks like Goodyear slicks have the least section width. I have already trimmed my lip to max and took an inch off the back. I really want to avoid doing the SS cutout but...
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    Pinion depth and preload , 742 case

    I am having trouble achieving bearing preload. I seated my bearing races in the pinion part of the housing all the way. I also seated the large bearing on the pinion.I then started with a .010 shim for a starting point and started the smaller bearing with a press with the pinion inside of the...
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    Caltracs with 3/4" offset shackle kit.

    Anyone using Caltracs with mono springs inside the mopar 3/4" offset shackle kit ? I found only one thread that had the same question but there really wasn't an answer to it. I'm not to sure if they will fit in the front box or not. To be honest I don't even know if they mount inside the box...
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    26x11.5x15 Hoosier QTP ? Please help

    I really want this tire but the size is confusing me. Apparently the section width is 11" and the tread is 10". Where is the other 1/2 inch coming from ? If this is the case it might fit on my 75 dart with offset shackle kit SS springs and trimmed outer lips ?? Going to be running 15x8 weld...
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    Proper engine placement?

    What is the correct offset that the engine sits to the right side. I thought it was 1 1/4 -3/4". I'm sitting around 1 3/4 maybe even closer to 2". The mounts were built from previous owner. Everything lined up on instal just fine, (trans,headers, center link and steering)kinda wondering what...
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    Moving springs back 1 "

    Would it be safe to put a spacer plate behind my offset mopar spring bracket to set my springs back 1 " ? Could I pound out the 4 original bolts drill out a spacer plate and attach with longer grade 8's? I can't seem to find the best way to do this without doing the full relo kit.
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    408 carb question

    I have a 408 with stock J heads, un ported and mild cam. Currently have a 600 ede carb and it works fine for now. To tell you the truth I haven't tuned anything quite yet until I'm done with the car so im not entirely sure how it will act after tuning. Wiring harness and full MSD ignition is now...
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    Face plating 4 speed

    What's your fellas input on face plating a gear set through liberty. How's the car on the street after this mod. Sounds like Double clutching has to happen. Any input ?
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    Jerico

    Anyone running a jerico DR4-4 or DR 4 tans.? was wondering how the instal was and what had to be modified for the mount. Or if there is a supplier that builds a mount for the crossmember. Found a good deal on a trans that was never raced and hardly driven
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    408. best oil for it

    Is it possible that 10w 30 royal purple is to thin for my 408 with weisco pistons/rings Could i run 15w40 RP oil? I find the 10W30 disapears slowly and slight exhast smoke. What are the effects of runing a diesel engine oil? If any.
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