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  1. Elwood blues

    Using a drive by cable throttle body

    so I prefer to use a cable driven throttle body on my 2005 5.7 hemi build. I have seen people use the LS 92mm throttle bodys with an adapter. Which works for me, but I'm not sure how this work electrical wise. Am I going to be getting gm plugs and splicing them into the harness or some short...
  2. Elwood blues

    Slant 6 to 5.7 motor mounts

    So trying to decide on motor mounts. Schumacher's are out of stock and have been for a while, TTI mount says they are for v8 k member only. I have heard that the universal LS mount work but just need to re drill the holes. I was thinking of just getting a universal set and modifying it to fit...
  3. Elwood blues

    5.7 swap dash questions.

    After I swap the 5.7 into my 71 scamp, am I still able to hook up the factory dash gauges? I would like to keep the original look of the dash. Also am i able to use the same heater core? I am in the process of getting a brand new dash in and would like to make sure I dont go buying new parts I...
  4. Elwood blues

    71 Scamp windshield gasket

    I recently pulled out the windshield on my 71 scamp to replace the dash that a previous owner had cut apart to attempt at putting a modern radio in. I'm working on changing it out with a new dash I got to put an original radio back in it. I started looking into getting a new gasket for the...
  5. Elwood blues

    Do I need to bore my 5.7?

    Do i need to bore my engine to put a stroker kit in it is a used 2005 5.7. I measured the bores and they are all in spec still except 2 cylinders measured .002 over the 3.917 spec. Would it be fine with just new rings or do I really need to get it bored. Kinda dont wanna spend the money to...
  6. Elwood blues

    5.7 to 6.1 oil pump upgrade

    When upgrading a 5.7 to a 6.1 oil pump, does it still use the 5.7 timing chain and other components or do I need to use the 6.1 components?
  7. Elwood blues

    Rocker arm problem or something else?

    So when I tore down my 2005 5.7 hemi I found a couple of the pushrods to be kinda smooshed compared to some of the others. Is this from play in the rocker arm or something else.
  8. Elwood blues

    Wiring questions

    I have alot of questions that I need cleared up. I got an 05 5.7 hemi going in my 71 Scamp with a 727. I'm looking into all the wiring and stuff and it is my weakness, but I'm trying to learn/understand it. I know I need a harness but that's about it. I was looking into a mega squirt, but I...
  9. Elwood blues

    5.7 ecu/wiring

    For the 5.7 swap I'm working on I still need an engine harness and the ecu. I plan to get one from the junkyard yard. anything I need to know before I do and is there anything else I might need to pull with those thing? Got a 2005 5.7 from a truck with a 727 trans. I'm not super familiar with...
  10. Elwood blues

    Hemi scoop for Scamp

    Does any one know if the dart hemi hood scoop from AAR would fit on a 71 scamp? Looking at this scoop Scoop, Barracuda/Dart, 1968, Hemi | AAR Quality Fiberglass Reproductions
  11. Elwood blues

    Inline fuel pump vs tank fuel pump

    Any real advantage to having an I tank fuel pump? Got a 5.7 hemi I'm installed and wondering if I can just use an inline fuel pump with the efi or if I have to use a in tank fuel pump.
  12. Elwood blues

    [Found!] Scamp dash frame

    Looking for a dash frame for my 71 scamp. Previous owner cut out radio to install modern one and quit have way.
  13. Elwood blues

    Upgrade mechanical fan vs installing electric fan

    Doing and engine rebuild on a 5.7 hemi and then swapping into my 71 scamp. Will be replacing the water pump and fan clutch. Looking at either upgrading to a better mechanical fan or switching over to an electric fan. I figured mechanical upgrade would be easier, but electrical fan seems like...
  14. Elwood blues

    5.7 rebuild manual

    Looking for a rebuild manual for gen 3 hemi's. I have mine from a 2005 ram apart and almost done cleaning it but i'm looking for something to kinda walk me through and have all the specs ill need for it. Any suggestions?
  15. Elwood blues

    8 3/4 doctor diff axles

    Looking at buying a set of stock 8 3/4 axle shafts from doctor diff but unsure of which studs I need for it I'll have drums on them and I wasn't sure if I need the press in drum studs or the 2 in bolt on studs.
  16. Elwood blues

    differences in 727 transmissions

    Can someone explain to me the difference in some of the 727 transmissions? like is one out of a truck the same as one out of a car? what kind of cars are good donors to find these in? and if i find one how will i know if it will fit in my car, like if it has the right tail housing and what not...
  17. Elwood blues

    Deciding on a transmission

    So I'm currently working on my first build and I have an engine to put in the car but i am not familiar with transmissions and not sure what i should put behind it. I want to put a manual but its not mandatory as the car did not originally have one. I just looking for something that will not...
  18. Elwood blues

    New engine has AC old engine did not

    So I plan on putting a 2005 5.7 hemi into my 71' Scamp and the new engine has ac but the old one does not how hard would it be to make the ac on the new engine work with the car?
  19. Elwood blues

    71 scamp door trim molding

    Can someone tell me what pieces of trim I need for these spots. One is along the top edge of the door, the other one is along the the back of the car right below the rear window trim and I think that one is for the trim on the vinyl top.
  20. Elwood blues

    8 3/4 disk vs drums

    I recently acquired an original A body 8 3/4 housing for my 71' Scamp. i currently don't have anything else for it but i plan on just ordering new axle shafts for it and have my eye on a couple carriers on craigslist. i have 2 questions first one is would it be easier/cheaper to just throw...
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