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  1. K

    727 shifting in drag race??

    VERY amateur racer here. I have a 440 stroked motor in my 73 scamp. I rebuilt the transmission and put in a Transgo2 shift kit. This year we have only had it out to the track a couple times and allowed the trans to shift automatically. It shifts quickly 1-2-d which may need to be remedied...
  2. K

    Viking settings and other Questions

    Last month we took the scamp to Spokane for some no prep racing and this weekend we are doing it again. Here is a video of the previous race. This is a street/hot rod and occasional racecar. Full interior but a stroked 440. Last year dynoed at 409 to the rear wheels and some tweaks sere made...
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    No-Prep Racing in Spokane tonight

    I am pretty new to racing and want to get some setup recommendations for my Scamp. The track has been closed for 2-3 years due to sale and renovations. Today it opens for no-prep and test and tune. 2 years ago I had my car on chassis dyno and it had 409 rear wheel HP, 430 or so TQ. Later, I...
  4. K

    Parking Pall Blues

    My parking pall control rod snap ring has slipped again. I cannot find a replacement part anywhere. Does anyone have a source for it. If not, Any ideas on how to secure it so that it does not rotate and allow the control rod to fall off the plug and not activate the park. pic 3 is mine. Pic...
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    Alignment finally done, but ?

    I had an alignment done on the Scamp today. I gave them the Skosh chart and asked to get 3* of caster if possible. My front end is stock rebuilt from Doctor Diff. A Newish Flaming river 16:1 manual steering box. Qa1 strut rods. PST 1.03 torsion bars. Viking 2 way adjustable shocks. I do not...
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    Parking Pawl clip install. Can it be done?

    My parking pawl slipped under the parking slide. I was able to remove the rod and when trying to relocate the clip it came free. Is it possible to re-install the clip without pulling the tailshaft?? If so, how?
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    Another wiper motor question that will shock you.

    Not clickbait. My 73 scamp wiper motor switch sends an electrical current to the whole car. I was trying to get the wipers to park instead of 45* up and when I activated the switch I first felt a shock in the switch. Then my leg was touching the sill plate and I felt it there also. My dash...
  8. K

    Running after key off??

    I am getting my car back on the road after installing a new oil pan, transmission cooler with fan (no relay) and a new steering box. While the steering column was out, it was rotated several times and it rotated freely. Would that mess up any grounding issues? I of course had to unplug the...
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    I am so confused. What pitman arm do I need? Idler?

    I have a 1973 scamp that originally had power steering and column shift. I changed to a manual box with a column adapter. I am not sure what pitman arm I have. I just bought a flaming river small sector 16:1 manual box and I want to get the correct pitman arm. I think it is a moog 7075, but I...
  10. K

    Transmission cooler under driver area? Pass or Proceed?

    There seems to be a spot where I can fit my derale transmission cooler. It will be above the frame connector and all lines would be above as well. Yet it sticks down an inch or so. The frame looks like it would protect it from direct rock hits. Also the cooling fins are up high and the fan is...
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    Why oh why. Sudden oil pressure drop.

    I just installed a new WBO2 sensor and took the scamp for a quick ride. I took a datalog and oil pressure was great. I stopped the datalog as I was approaching home and noticed as I am pulling into the drive that oil pressure dropped to less than 2 psi. What could have happened with such a...
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    2006 charger console/cup holder in an A-body

    My 1973 scamp needed a cup holder and I was looking and found one that might fit my bucket seats. It's a Mopar console. It looks like it belongs there in a restomod, not an original. Kind of expensive but it is solidly built. It squeezed in and I may not even bolt it down...
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    Oil pressure sensors? easy question

    I have 2 electronic oil pressure sensors. Currently they are connected to a tee which goes into the driver's side sensor hole. I have a leak somewhere in that connection. My question is...Is there a difference between the driver side and passenger side sensor locations. Can I use each one...
  14. K

    VR1. Mineral or full synthetic

    Which would you run? 512 RB with solid flat tappet camshaft. Street/strip 90/10%. My royal purple Duratec ultra is not made anymore.
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    What part is this?

    I found this part under my lift after working on the scamp, doing oil change, adjusting ride height, checking valves. So I was all around it. My son has a 2017 Honda Civic SI that we replaced a broken front lug nut so the brakes were off it. I have no recollection of ever seeing it. Amy...
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    Big Block ticking? Flat tappet cam. Normal?

    This is a video of my 512 rb at idle 950 rpms or so. I switched to 1.6 ratio rockers over the winter and have not driven it much since. Cam card calls for .016 and .018 valve lash. I set it at .010 and .012 cold and have not checked it since. I know that the flat tappet cam will have some...
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    Just a Skosh or so. What would you do????

    1973 scamp. All new doctor diff front end rebuild last year. Qa1 k-member, manual steering, (converted from power). PST 1.03 t-bars, Viking shocks. Ride height 1 1/4 a-b measurement. This gives me almost 1/2 inch from bump stop. I did a home alignment with an SPC Fastrax gauge. Right side...
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    Front suspension continues.... Steering centeredness??

    I have Qa1 k member, doctordiff front end rebuild kit, PST 1.03 t-bars, viking double adjustable shocks. Ride height set at 1 1/4 inch instead of 1 7/8. I checked the toe-in and it is a 0.00. I will change this when aligning per Skosh. 1973 scamp I first checked the steering wheel position...
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    Trouble setting ride height, Bad LCA?? Need Help.

    So I got my used 892/893 torsion bars and new Viking shocks installed. When trying to set the ride height back to my reference 25.5 inches at the fender opening, my adjuster on the driver side is recessed 3/8 inch past level with the lower control arm and the piece that the adjuster pushes on...
  20. K

    Wiper Motor erratic

    I installed a digital dash that removes the metal mounting plate for the wiper switch. Is that plate a ground for the switch? I ask because my wiper is erratic in that is works sometimes and not other times. I rarely used the wipers before but I don't remember it being so erratic. Lastly...
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    I want to start from scratch on front suspension install. Order of operations

    I have a 1973 scamp. RB 512ci, 440 source stroker kit with lightweight crankshaft, forged pistons, 10.83 CR. Trick Flow 240 heads, 440 source aluminum rockers 1.6RR, Trick flow single plane intake. Holley super sniper EFI, hyperspark ignition, coil and distributor. TTI 2 inch headers. Hughes...
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    Winter Itch. I need a project. $1000 or so to start. WWYD???

    Many have followed my build, progress, failures, learning opportunities and fun for all. My 73 scamp has a 512 ci motor that has much potential but was lacking in performance. I fixed the cam timing, the valve lash error. changed rocker arm ratios, tuned the EFI, installed a HVH super sucker...
  23. K

    Quickfit Harness

    I only have a 3 point seatbelt in my 73 scamp. I feel that it would be better to have something better to hold me in the seat. I am not bracket racing and should not be under 11 seconds but mid 11s is doable. I do not have a roll cage or bar to mount a harness. my son told me about this as a...
  24. K

    [SOLD] Kar Check meter, sunpro meter

    Anyone want a Kar check tach, dwell, points meter and a sunpro. Dwell/tach meter. I don’t need them. Just pay shipping. I have not used them in 10 years and I have no way to test them.
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    Drag racing setup vs Street Rod? Shocks or ??

    I have a 1973 scamp with a 512 that dynoed at 406 hp and about the same torque. I have since changed the rocker arm ratio from 1.5 to 1.6 with new rockers. Hopefully that will improve the numbers a bit. We are also dialing in the EFI as well. There were some tuning and timing issues prior to...
  26. K

    Oil filter change vs oil change

    We all know that oil will not last forever, or that an engine will not last forever without clean oil. What I cannot find is information about oil changes and oil filter changes. Yes, I have separated the 2 options. What does the science say, not just someone's opinion? We have all been...
  27. K

    Intellitronix A-body Dash Install Thread

    I bought the 1970-1976 Digital dash kit as a Black Friday deal. https://www.intellitronix.com/product-page/1970-1976-dodge-duster-dart-led-digital-dp6013 I will post my progress on this thread. I have installed the sensors and assembled the dash but I have not pulled my dash yet. Here are...
  28. K

    Ride Height and Ground Clearance.

    I like the stance of the car right now. I have 215/65-15 tires up front and 275/60-15 in the back. The ride height specs from the FSM say to have 1 7/8" measuring from point A to B. Mine is 1" even. So My height is 7/8" lower than stock measurement. I am not sure how much that would be for ride...
  29. K

    1.6 Rocker Arm Install , Lube questions

    I have a running 512 RB with 1.5 rocker arms. I will be exchanging the Arms for 1.6 ratio arms of the same manufacturer. I will check the geometry and clearances as well as pushrod lengths to be sure all is good. I have assembly lube for the pushrod cups but some say to use high pressure...
  30. K

    [FOR FREE] Dash Pad, needs refinishing

    When I bought this car there were some modifications that were not so good. This dash pad is covered in carpet. It is glued on and actually molded pretty well. It belongs in a low rider or ?? I bought a replacement for me. It was on a 1973 scamp. I don't have the nuts for it. I do have a box...
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