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  1. dartlove

    [WANTED] 318 4bbl intake manifold

    looking for a 4bbl 318 intake manifold With EGR hole for 1981 calif smog . Thanks
  2. dartlove

    Spark plug wire routing

    So we have a 65 barracuda 360/408 with Dougs headers and I am at a stand still with the routing of plug wires. Anybody have a similar set up? How did you route your wires and make them look somewhat uniform? Any pics would be helpful. Thank you.
  3. dartlove

    [WANTED] Lock up converter

    Anybody know where I could obtain either new or refurbished a lock up converter for a 1978 A999 transmission. Does not need to be anything wild. Not a race car. My sons very mild 65 barracuda. Thanks.
  4. dartlove

    leaded or unleaded fuel

    so a friend and I were at the track this weekend and started a conversation about fuel. Currently he mixes 3 gallons 91 unleaded pump to 2 gallons 110 race leaded. I asked him why he does that he said the high compression. My question to you all is with the modern technology (hardened seats)...
  5. dartlove

    Timing

    So I am looking for some experienced thoughts a suggestions on initial timing and total timing. Wanting to set up timing curve. Here it is 383 stroked to 496. 383 .060 over (4.310 bore). 4.250 stroke. Trick flow max wedge 270 heads 70cc. 1.5 harland sharp rockers. Cam is custom grind. Cam lift...
  6. dartlove

    Oiling issues

    I am in need of some knowledgeable advice. Once again I have been plagued with engine issues. This is a fairly new race engine. Never been raced. Only broke in and ran a few other times. I am having an issue with getting oil up to the passenger side rockers. All of the push rod tips at the...
  7. dartlove

    Alternator issues

    so I have a strictly race 64 dart. 496ci engine with a 1 wire 90 amp alternator. Wire from alternator to battery. No disconnect in-between. Not sure what is going on but my alternator's keep going out. They quit charging after only an hour or 2 of total run time. On top of that my batteries are...
  8. dartlove

    Dougs headers

    Happy Easter all. Just putting this out there if any of you or if you know of anyone looking to sell a pair of dougs headers, we are on the hunt for a pair. My son is putting a 408 in his 73 dart sport and would like a set of Dougs headers. He doesn't have much money for a new set so we are...
  9. dartlove

    Reverse cooling

    so what are your thoughts on reverse cooling? Big block 383/496 strictly race .
  10. dartlove

    Block hugger headers

    Anybody have any recommendations on a set of block hugger headers. 360/408 73 dart sport.
  11. dartlove

    [WANTED] Doug headers

    Hello all, my son is on the hunt for a set of good condition used Dougs headers for a small block A body. Seeing what is out there before he spends the coin on some new ones.
  12. dartlove

    Spark plugs

    Ok friends I need a little help with spark plugs. I have a new 383 stroked to 496 and am questioning my plugs. I am currently using NGK CR8E. I am wondering if they are the correct heat. Engine has 14: 1 comp msd distributor & 7al3 ignition box. Is this the correct heat range for my...
  13. dartlove

    Super 6 conversion

    Does anybody know where I can get all the correct brackets and kick down linkage to do a super 6 conversion. My son was given a super 6 intake & 2 barrel carb. Started to do the conversion then hit a brick wall. Turns out he needs a few missing parts. Or maybe what cars or trucks to look for...
  14. dartlove

    Starter

    Need to find a starter. Engine has 14: 1 compression. What are the best options. What are you guys using?
  15. dartlove

    Degree cam

    I would like to give a huge thank you to yellow rose for the hours he spent on the phone with me yesterday trying to get my cam degreed in using my gear drive. There was alot of time spent on me not understanding some of what he was telling me, which made it a little difficult. Long story short...
  16. dartlove

    Valve to piston clearance

    So I need some valuable advice, not asinine comments. I have a 383 that I stroked to a 496. My problem is that the block was decked so bad that the pistons are .023" out of the hole. I put on .060 cosmetic mls head gaskets to bump up compression slightly. Problem now is exhaust valve is hitting...
  17. dartlove

    [WANTED] Fender

    I am looking for a 64 dart passenger fender
  18. dartlove

    D Dart package ?

    Anybody ever hear of a dart D package? How do you verify? We have a 65 dart gt 273 stick shift car. 8.75 rearend. Was reading up on the 65 and come across the dart D package.
  19. dartlove

    oil hole in lifters

    So I am in need of some help. All mock-up is done & I am in final final assembly of the motor. When I was checking for push rod length I noticed that the little itty bitty oil hole above the oil band was ever so slightly coming out of bore. Just a slight cavity with the right light and right...
  20. dartlove

    High comp starter

    I have a 496 c.i. low deck w/ 14.0: 1 comp, backed up with a powerglide. Question is what would be a good starter for this comb? Any help appreciated
  21. dartlove

    Starter

    Not sure if this would be the correct forum. If anybody has their big block backed up with a glide, what are you using as far as starter. I have a 496ci 14.0:1 comp w/powerglide. Need some direction as to where to find correct starter for the job. Any useful information would be helpful. Thanks.
  22. dartlove

    Torque limiter (engine limiter)

    So if I have motor plate, mid plate, and trans crossmember, do I still need torque limiters
  23. dartlove

    Water temp sensor

    Anybody running remote water pump with gear drive on big block? If so where did you put water temp sensor?
  24. dartlove

    Carb size/ brand

    So I am looking for a Little Help from the racers. I am in the search for a carburetor for my 496 . Has 14:1 compression. Indy 4500 flange intake. Trick flow max wedge heads. 2 1/4" exhaust primary's. Question is 1050cfm enough or should I get a 1250 and jet down. Strictly bracket race car.
  25. dartlove

    Transmission crossmember

    Ok, using motor plate and mid plate. Would you use solid or rubber mount on transmission crossmember
  26. dartlove

    Powerglide

    So I am building a couple Powerglides to backup my 496 Stroker. The motor should put out a little over 700 so I was wondering if anybody has any experience with the Powerglide if the stock 5 clutch drum is enough or if I have to upgrade to a 6 or 8 clutch drum?
  27. dartlove

    Bamm lifters/383

    Are bam lifters good in a 383
  28. dartlove

    Push rods 383

    Anybody have to buy longer pushrods for a 383 or 400 with the trickflow 270 heads? If so what is your push rod length.
  29. dartlove

    Main bearings

    Does anybody know if there are any half groove main bearings available for a drag race 383. If not what would be a great recommendation for main bearings to use. Molnar crank 4.250 stroke. Std size. Do they need to be Chamfered ?
  30. dartlove

    Head gasket thickness

    So started mocking up and checking clearances. Noticed my domed piston are .024 out of the hole. Not sure if I am accurately figuring out my gasket thickness. So my question is if the piston is .024 out of the hole would I just add ,keeping the ideal .040 quench just add .040 to the .024 and...
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