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    Magnum head swap in factory ECU 2003 5.9 engine? Any Codes/EGR?

    Hello all, In short, is there ANY factory EGR passages, or AIR pump provisions, or anything i'm not thinking of on a factory magnum head? to ask a different way...can I swap to a set of the "magnum" edelbrocks….and not throw any codes? on say a stock 2003 5.9 truck, with factory ecu. THANKS!!!
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    Oem 5.9 Magnum Rods Forged?

    Hi Guys, can someone tell me if stock magnum rods are forged? read an article where the early viper and 5.9 magnum shared a rod...are they forged? THANKS!
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    When Vendors don't answer calls, emails, voicemails?

    So I realize the world is a busy place. hence emails,and voicemails, and messages, and websites. So how much do you trust a vendor that you have called several times, emailed several times, either get no response at all, or the clear "B team" that doesn't even want to talk to you. Funny...
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    Headlight switch backlight dimmer blows horn fuse...???

    So here is a new one. I can only assume the 2 are related as i didnt notice it before. Drove my car for the first time in a while at night and noticed no dash backlights. I turned the knob on the headlight switch to turn them on, and low abd behold, it blows my horn fuse. (#8) Only thing i...
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    One wire alternator wiring? with OEM harness?

    Hey all, I know the obvious...that the charge wire goes to the positive post on the battery. BUT....does anything need done with the factory wiring? the old voltage regulator wires? The old charge wire? Anything need tied together so gauges, lights, etc still all get their due current? or...
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    Sb elecric water pump design. School me on backing plates?

    I may be overthinking this. In fact i must be since all mopar sb water pumps i have seen have backing plates.. BUT....is this not a recipe for cavitation? The timing cover has a smooth recess for a WP impeller on a standard pump... With an electric, you mount a smooth plate, but this does not...
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    Individual header tube temp. Egt. Varies

    Hi all, Anyone ever paid any attention to individual egt per each individual tube on a sb? I bought a cheap infrared temp gun, and all my cylinders range at idle from 180 degrees F clear up to 280. 1,3,7, 2,6 all seem to be 180. #8 is actually always my hottest. Clear up to 280. Then #5 and 4...
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    Any chrysler dealer techs on here? 2010 hemi jeep gc issues

    I know its not a a body, but other forums have neen useless, and you guys are awesome. 2010 jeep grand cherokee. 5.7 Started throwing cam sensor codes. I cleared it once, and cam And crank then popped. I did read to just replace both sensors, as one will offset the other. Replaced both...
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    [WANTED] B&M mopar shifter brackets.

    Anyone have the shift lever, and trans bracket for a B&M shifter laying around?
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    Help with no headlights. 1974 scamp. Blinkers come on instead...

    Looking for some help please. Im far from a wiring expert, or an electrical guy. I know the correct thing to do is start tracing wires...but hopefully someone has more help than "get a diagram'' So i pull out the headlight switch, and i get no headlights. But...front markers come on, and so do...
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    Engine Vacuum vs RPM?

    Morning team FABO, I was under the impression that manifold vacuum dropped lower and lower with increasing Load...which usually goes hand in hand with RPM. (WOT=0 MAP) I recently saw someone's dyno results claiming that the Vacuum increased with RPM? like 10 at idle, and 18" at 2500... am I...
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    Help with glass reinstall Marion (columbus) Ohio. Striking out

    Hello all, Im in a bit of a pickle. My painter pulled out my window glass, and now i cannot locate a shop that will reinstall my glass on such an old vehicle. Its a 74 scamp. Im in marion ohio, and called a bunch of columbus area shops, and they all refer me to erics auto glass. Erics has...
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    Whats is worth 8 3/4 with suregrip, drum to drum, 3.91's

    I have a 8 3/4 in my running driving car. It has A body width perches, a suregrip, 3.91's in a 742 case.big bolt pattern. and I think the larger drum brakes. Only thing I can think to mention is that I think its B body width. I currently run 10 inch wide wheels, and they fit just fine with...
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    12 inch slicks on a 10 inch rims?

    anyone ever run a bias ply 12 inch on a 10 inch wheel? currently have a set of 10 inch pro-stars with 10.5 slicks mounted. wondering if I'd be nuts to run a 12 inch tire on the same? thanks in advance!
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    Magnum vs LA block...differences...preferences

    So as im pondering my future engine choices im left wondering if a magnum or LA based block is my best bet. I seem to gather that the magnum block carry some "negative" ora..vs an LA...but short of being limited to fewer aftermarket head and intake options...i cant pinpoint any other negatives...
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    Anyone else notice spark plug quality/life going downhill?

    SO I hang around with a pretty large group of car guys. all with various brand preferences of carbs, ignition, etc some SBC, some mopar, some ford, some HEI, some MSD....you get the idea. All of us recently have had issues with fouling spark plugs. Had a buddy literally have 8 junk plugs...
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    Harmonic balancer bolt for stock 318 with 80012 balancer

    Morning All, Does anyone have a source for an "inexpensive" balancer bolt that will work with an aftermarket professional products balancer? The ARP 240-2501is overpriced for what I'm doing, and I don't have a 12 point socket that large. This brings me to P5249557AB, which can be had for...
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    Speedometer round plug need jumpered to get power w/aftermarket gauges???

    All, I purchased an aftermarket gauge cluster, and installed holley gauges, including a GPS speedo. In unplugging the factory cluster, I realized I have some power going through the headlight switch....and also appears the wiper switch. BUT the starter will only crank, and the headlights will...
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    Help with windshield and rear glass install. Anyone do this themselves?

    Can someone help me run through the process of re installing front and rear glass. My painter removed the glass without my permission, and now im left to find someone to reinstall. I called a local glas shop and they wont touch it and claim it requires discontinied retaining clips....would love...
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    72 fitment aluminum radiator into a 1974?

    hey fellas, is there a reason that radiator fitment stops fitment in 1972? even looking at OE spectre premium and such, the 73+ cars have different PN's I have a 74 scamp with a factory 318. What am I missing to run one of the below? hose size? hose length? drilling some holes in the core...
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    [FOR SALE] Dart taillights 74 swinger $100

    Hi all. Bought these from a member here not knowing that they would not fit my scamp. These should fit 74 or newer, dart swinger. Paid more than i am asking... Good driver quality. Little pitting on bezels as many do. Small cracks on some of the rear black housing. Not visible from front...
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    1977 904 horsepower limits?

    Hello guys. In bone stock, 60k mile trim....what would be the boom point on a stock 1977 904? I know it may be a silly question, but most transmissions seem to have a "wives tale" type hp limit. Any input on flywheel hp? 350? 400? 450? Would a manual valve body prolong life at all by...
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    Just ordered some new BluePrint Parts! Pretty cool stuff!

    Seems @Johnny Mac has been busy at Blueprint! Looks like all kinds of new parts under the parts tab! pretty cool to see some new Mopar support. Pretty decent prices too! I ordered a fuel pump and ready to run distributor. PRO SERIES READY TO RUN DISTRIBUTOR | MOPAR SB 273-360 | V8 ENGINE |...
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    [WANTED] 1974 scamp taillights with bezels

    Looking for nice scamp taillights with bezels. Mine were ruined when I got the car, and I made the mistake of purchasing dart taillights, not knowing that my "Plymouth" tail panel will not fit with the dart lights. hopefully someone has a set they can let go for a reasonable price. thanks!!
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    Quieting exhaust inserts? silencing Tips? Suggestions??

    Hello all, looking for help! I reused some super 40 mufflers on a mildly cammed SB. exhaust system is all welded together, and this thing is LOUD, for my maturing taste anyways... I'm aware of the dynomax cone inserts, but they are crazy expensive, and they don't come in 2.5 inch. Is...
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    What rear end in a 1961 chrysler? Any value?

    About to commit to a rolling chassis with a complete rear end that was borrowed from a 61 chrysler 300, for the sake of being a roller....is this pre 8.75? I have no pics of the rear end yet...donor chrysler was a 361 bb car... Could this be an early 8.75? Any value either way? Thanks guys. I...
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    Ebay twin turbo setup Checklist...Turbo a SBM for under $1000? :)

    SO here I sit, with a mid 70's, low compression 318. 60K miles...and a desire to turbo something! And yes this includes some ricer math and bench racing, so don't beat me up too bad. So I keep coming across all these ebay turbo's and china (yes I'm sorry) ebay components that make this seem...
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    rust proofing door pinch seams advice. (late model)

    Any expert body advice for rust proofing the door pinch seams on a late model vehicle? I cant help notice almost every Daimler era chrysler has problems with the pinch seams on the lower doors. jeeps, rams, etc. Most have little ports to let water out, but what else can we do? I want to...
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    what turbo headers for a 318?

    So im contemplating a mild twin turbo setup on my scamp. Cheap ebay t3/4 hybrids. My motor is a 74 318 that I imagine is all of 8.5 to 1 compression. I plan on using a fitech or sniper from pace, and only running 7 or 8 psi. I imagine the teen will live just fine as long as its not wrung out or...
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    odd crossover ports in early dual plane holley?

    Picked up a holley dual plane from a member here to put a small 4bbl on my 318. I cant help but notice a small port under the carb flange. I have seen the notch before for what I assume is a pressure equalizer....but what's with the round hole? I vaguely remember seeing a hole in an iron...
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