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    Advice on kickdown with tunnel ram

    Hi all, just looking for some advice on best way to set up a kickdown with a tunnel ram. It's for a 360 / 904 combo. I know there's the Lokar cable, but wondering if anyone has done something other than that? Advice and pics would be greatly appreciated, thanks. Pic of my Mopar here in Australia.
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    Spark plug gaps

    Hi guys, looking for some advice regarding spark ug gap for my 360. Engine is 10:1 comp, has MSD ready to run distributor, with MSD blaster 2 coil, and is tunnel rammed. Spark plugs are BCPR6ES NGK. What gap do you recommend I run? Thanks in advance.
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    Question about non OD 833 and rpm range

    Hi guys, a while ago i swapped out my OD a833 for a non OD one, i believe it's a 1967 year and noticed a huge difference in 4th gear rpm at 60 mph. With the OD gearbox at 60 the rpm was at 2200, where as now it's at 3000 rpm. Diff gears are 3.45, tires are 26.6 inch, engine is 360 for what it's...
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    Problem with 383 distributor, (earthing issue?)

    Hi everyone, got a real strange one this time. I have a newly rebuilt 383 on a test run stand and it has a Proform distributor with the GM style HEI conversion. So the other day we went to start it to break in the cam etc and no spark. Checked everything over and over and found that it has no...
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    Question about pulleys

    Hi everyone, just after some advice regarding pulleys on my 383. I purchased the engine with no accessories, so when came time to buy an alternator, i bought one with the single pulley, so the original water pump pulley will not work. So i borrowed another water pump pulley from a friend that is...
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    Bearing retainer sizes

    Hi guys, I'm in the middle of swapping out my o/d gearbox for a non o/d one and noticed the bearing retainer on the non o/d trans is smaller. Would just like to know what my options are? Is there an adaptor I can buy or have made up? Or do I need to buy a bellhousing? Thanks in advance.
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    Backfire when cold

    Hi everyone, I'm after some advice as to why my 360 would start having the issue of backfiring through the exhaust when cold. Was fine for quite a while and developed this problem seemingly out of the blue, once it has run for a few minutes and starts to warm up it's fine. The other day i pulled...
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    Intake gasket advice needed.

    Hi everyone, i want to replace the intake gaskets on my 360 as i believe it has a vacuum leak, i have a set of these gaskets on hand (see pic) and was wondering if they would be ok to use with aluminium heads? Should i use sealer with them? Thanks.
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    Question about Edelbrock carbs

    Hi guys, i just have a quick question regarding eddy carbs. I have dual eddy's on my tunnel rammed 360, while doing some work on the car today i noticed that the rear carb (part# ed-1803), has an exposed hole that's sucking in air, the front one has what looks like a brass plug? Front one is...
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    Newbie question about rocker ratio

    Hi everyone, i'm just chasing some info on rockers and rocker ratio's. I have a 1968 383 and need to replace the rockers as they are worn where the shaft goes through, this is the comp cam i have for it Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chrysler 383-440 Heads are...
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    [WANTED] 383 / 400 dual quad intake

    Hello, i am looking for an Offenhauser 5186 dual quad intake for 383/400 low deck. If anyone has one they would like to sell and send off to me in Australia, please let me know. Will consider factory dual quad too but shipping may be expensive due to weight. Thanks.
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    info needed on 383

    Hi guys, i was recently lucky enough to purchase a couple of 383's for a good price, one is an early 8 bolt crank short block, the other is a later 1968 6 bolt. The early short block was rebuilt some time ago but unfortunately left in a workshop uncovered, resulting in rust in the bores, damage...
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    [WANTED] Polished valve covers

    Hi, does anyone have any Mopar Performance polished valve covers to suit LA engine they would like to sell and send off to Australia? Can get them here but quite pricey so interested to see what people have for sale and what price. Will also consider polished Edelbrocks as well. Would really...
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    Another newbie oil question

    Hello from down under (Australia :p ), i would like your opinions on this oil i have in my a833 o/d (see pic). the climate here in Melbourne is anywhere from 9 to 14C (48 to 57F), in the winter and anywhere from 18 to 45C (65 to 113F) in the summer, not that I'd drive my car in those extreme...
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    Looking to have a few stainless mouldings sent overseas.

    Hi all, i am looking for front windshield stainless mould set like the one in the pic. This ones from Jegs, which is slightly cheaper than the manufacturers price funnily enough. Also needing two of these corner pieces to suit hardtop (not sure of actual name), they run along the top of the...
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    Question about carbs for tunnel rams

    Hello all, im after some advice about best carbs to suit a tunnel ram for the street. So i have a 360 (manual), engine has stock bottom end with 10:1 comp, cam is a comp cams (see link)> 20-600-4 - Thumpr™ Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshafts heads are currently stock 360 heads but am looking at...
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    Clutch issues again!

    Hey all, as the title says im having clutch issues again, so basically i fried my original clutch so i had the local clutch company here (Exedy) make me a new clutch plate and pressure plate, tried to get it to work but just wouldn't play ball, clutch wouldn't engage properly so couldn't select...
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    looking for advice on oil

    Hi all, i would just like some advice regarding oil for a833 i'm having real trouble finding GL-4 oil here in Australia, the closest thing i can find to whats recommended is in the link and pic provided, was hoping i could find some 140 but this is it! Any advice appreciated as always. PRO GEAR...
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    Clutch suddenly grabbing too quickly

    Hello all, am needing some advice with something that happened to me today, i took off from standstill pretty hard, all good, went into second gear and the throttle got stuck so i shut it down straight away, and rolled into a side street. After i freed up the throttle, i went to jump in and take...
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    Weiand 5995 - 1995 / Eddy street ram

    Hi all, i am considering doing a tunnel ram set up on my 360, i was just wondering if the Weiand 1995 is anything like the 5995? As they don't make the 5995 anymore im just wondering whats the next best thing, also i understand the Edelbrock street tunnel ram is a good one, but seems they are...
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    Am i missing a breather cap?

    Hi all, since getting my car on the road i have had transmission oil leaking from somewhere, i believe i have traced it back to what i think is the breather? Is it supposed to have a cap that goes over it? And if so, where on earth would i get one? Advice is greatly appreciated thanks!
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    Another clutch not completely disengaging thread

    hey all, i have fitted a Powertrain Technology hydraulic bearing to my a833, pedal feels great, master cyl appears to be getting full travel (1.25" stroke), hyd bearing seems to be working ok but it still wont fully disengage the clutch, with pedal in the "up" position, the bearing is...
  23. ozmoparjoe

    Clutch won't push pressure plate fingers help !!!

    Hi guys, help needed! I'll start from the top, I purchased a Keisler hydraulic TO kit here in Australia a while back and damaged the bearing housing, can't get a replacement so I thought I'd set up an external slave cyl, using all the Keisler stuff (apart from the TO bearing). The problem I'm...
  24. ozmoparjoe

    Shortened clutch fork

    Any issues with a cut down clutch fork? I mean apart from the obvious that a hydraulic slave will need more force to work it?
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    Who here has used a Powertrain Technology hydraulic throwout bearing?

    Hi all, as the title says, im wondering if anyone here that has used or is using a Powertrain Technology hydraulic release bearing, in particular their Street-Max one, i have been quoted by them a price of $319 US which im ok with, but what i'm unsure of is the website says it does't need any...
  26. ozmoparjoe

    question about oil filter relocation

    Hi all, i have fitted an oil filter relocation kit to my 360 and was just wondering if it matters what position the "sandwich" plate is in? Meaning does it matter where the outer fitting/hose on the plate is located in relation to the oil hole on the block? Thanks in advance.
  27. ozmoparjoe

    From hyd TOB to external slave cyl?

    Hello all, I have a 4 speed, believe it's an OD, i have included some pics if you can tell me more about it that would be great. I had a mopar shop here (Melbourne Australia) set up a hydraulic clutch system for me as the original Z bar set up would be near impossible, being a right hand drive...
  28. ozmoparjoe

    Keisler hydraulic throw out bearing

    Hi guys, Joe from Australia here, needing some advice, i was supplied with the Keisler Perfectfit hydraulic clutch system for my A833 OD gearbox but the actual hydraulic throw out bearing has damaged thread where the metal fluid line screws into. I tried re tapping but still leaks. I have...
  29. ozmoparjoe

    MSD ready to run distributor newbie question

    hey all, this is probably going to sound like a stupid question, i dont know much about modified ignition systems, but if i was to purchase a MSD ready to run distributor, (like in the link below), would i still need to get it modified (curved) to suit my engines specs?MSD 8388 Chrysler 318-360...
  30. ozmoparjoe

    Hemi Dart hood scoops where to get?

    Hey everyone, would anyone know who sells hemi dart style hood scoops? Looking to buy one in the near future but seller would have to be willing to ship to Australia. Any leads greatly appreciated thanks.
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