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Buff right up that will.

Thanks for the quick response - the feedback WRT reduction is great. To make it a little clearer in relation to space, I have taken a couple of photos of my parts car (which is obviously missing the engine in the photo, but does have most of the steering connected (except the column, which was...

Hi all, I am looking for suggestions on a suitable pair of headers for a RHD (Australian) VG Valiant (67-76 US Dodge Dart) running a 318 stroked to 390 with Magnum heads. I have looked at the TTI shorties, as well as some eBay cheapies, and the local (Pacemaker) options and none (except the...

The Grant 846 is a satin steel finish, while the 1004 has more of a machined finish (according to their website). Best prices I saw were through Summit ($114 for the 846, $196 for the 1004) but Grant also sell direct through Amazon.com which may be cheaper with freight (it was for me). Flaming...

Hi all, I am in the process of rebuilding my steering column, and have a second column as a guide for the rebuild. As part of this process I am partially dis-assembling the second column to work out how to put it back together (I pulled the first column apart years ago), and am stuck on how to...

Looking for some help with fitting USDM armrests on my (Australian) VG Valiant hardtop. Problem 1 : I bought some repro armrests to suit a 1968+ Dodge Dart, and the mounting holes line up fine but the clip in the body doesn't line up with the screw that runs diagonally from under the armrest...

I also heard today that the 1968 sets that have been reproduced are made by a company in Taiwan called something like "Layet". If anybody knows the correct company name I have a few contacts in TW (I visit there quarterly for work) who could contact the manufacturer and maybe get some...

Thanks for the feedback so far. My problem now becomes what year do I have - I know the pass-side door on mine is not original and came off a VF Valiant (1969), while the drivers-side is original (VG Valiant - 1970/1). On top of that, I have no idea if Chrysler Australia got all their...

Not sure if this exists in the after-market, but I'm looking for the door lock latch assembly (that closes around the striker) for both RHS+LHS to suit a 67-76 Dart (I'm guessing they're a common assembly on many other Mopar's also). I've tried rebuilding the pass-side but they're just worn out...

Does anybody have ready access to a Dart without the carpet / console fitted ? My Dart (Valiant) was a column-shift auto that the previous owner converted to floor shift when he changed from the 6 to V8. There is a hole on the left side that he has cut where the neutral safety switch cable, etc...

I picked up one of each of "Victoria", "New South Wales", "ACT" and "South Australia" yesterday at a swapmeet - will mail them out this week. Dean.

I got the summer version a few years back (Written by an UK ex-pat): August 31st Just got transferred with work into our new home in sunny Queensland!! Now this is a city that knows how to live!! Beautiful sunny days and warm balmy evenings. What a place! I watched the sunset from a deck...

According to Pro/Race website, _they_ supply MP : http://www.pro-race.com/Retailer.htm EDIT: I have spoken to Pro/Race today (6/17) and they only supply the SFI-approved unit P5249690 - the 4452816 is a cheap Chinese-made unit. Dean.

It will be internally balanced. Dean.

I didn't want to interrupt the "what harmonic balancer should I get for my 340?" thread :toothy10: So, what would be the recommendation from members on a suitable harmonic balancer for a 318/390 stroker with a cast 4" crank, for a street-only application ? I think an SFI-approved damper is...

60 over with a 4" stroke will give you about 395 ci. I would be digging out your sonic block measurements (you did get the block sonic checked when you bored it to 60 over ?). As long as you have plenty of material left on the major stroke you should be ok. My first 318 block had .135 on...

BUMP... Anybody ? Even a good photocopy would be ok :clock: Thanks! Dean.

Hi all, I am looking to buy or borrow a set of Magnum porting templates - I only need them as a one-off for a couple weeks at most so I can get the top-end installed on my 318 stroker. I've tried MP and they are still on backorder (doubt they will be supplied ever), and various other online...

I generally use 15-20%. It does seem regional though, in Australia it's not _that_ common to tip unless it's great service. In the US it is expected for the reasons given. I know when I was in Canada a few years back a number of tables would leave only a few dollars as a tip, and I was leaving...

I'm in the middle of a 318 stroker build, and yes you won't get close to having it done for your budget of $1500...I'm using dished pistons with Magnum heads and the bottom end is $1k and change - that includes pistons, rings, rods and a cast crank. I think you'd be ok with the 650 (I am using a...

If it's Nova Scotia, it will definitely be Sandy C. I am fairly sure he also has one of the few (or only!) Aussie late-body utes in North America...I know he had either bought one or was looking at one a few years back when he came to Melbourne... Dean.

Thanks for all the replies guys. I have another block lined up and hope to get better figures out of it 8) I'll try to get more dimensions down the bore (I do have front-to-rear but didn't list them to save on typing!) Dean.

I am building a 318 stroker, and my stock-bore block has just come back from a sonic check with "undesirable" cylinder wall thickness.. Here is what I have (reading from top of bore / middle / bottom) : Cylinder 1: OUTER SIDE: 270 /208 / 241, INNER: 194 / 148 / 186 Cylinder 2: OUTER: 194...

The bad news is these porting templates are no longer available from Mopar, and there are no plans to make any more. Does anyone out there have a set I could borrow or buy for my Magnums... Dean.

dgc333 - TY, $63 appears to be their price for MP parts. DusterBoy15 - I can't see them for $48 either bobscuda67 - TY, that looks like a great price (they're a bit hard to find in their online catalog, they olny appear under certain years of the Magnum run :toothy10:). whitey - yes, they...

What head bolts have others fitted to Magnum heads on LA blocks ? - the Mopar set I have been quoted $105 (I would assume the set of 10) from a dealer. I believe they need to be National Coarse thread grade 8 or better. Is there a better and/or cheaper option ? Thanks, Dean.

>>Oh, and we only had 4 TV channels Hey, here in Australia we still only have 4 TV channels - 2,7,9 and 10 :) Dean.

I am slowly pulling the parts together for my 318/390 stroker build, you would save a little on buying parts individually but you'll probably lose that saving in additional freight costs. Unless you're really attached to the 318 I would go the 360 route also - and if it only has 5000 miles...

Thanks guys, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear. Dean.

I'm rebuilding a set of Magnum heads, and am looking to have them ported to flow a little better than stock (about 10-15% better is my goal). The MP Magnum Engines book lists a porting template, has anybody here used it - or if not, have they any specific recommendations to improve the stock...