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    A/C Suction Line Sweating?

    The Vintage Air system on my car seems to be working Ok, blowing 42 degrees at the middle vent when it is in the 80's outside. When running, the suction line going to the compressor is sweating and is really cold. Is that normal?
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    Oil at PVC Fitting?

    I have a fresh 440 (about 750 miles on it) with Ansen cast valve covers & their PCV. The valve covers have baffles like the old Mickey Thompson ones did. Took my carb off and turned upside down to verify the transfer slot appearance. Found some oil around the PCV port and am wondering if this...
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    Shipping LCA's via USPS

    Can anyone tell me if the LCA's will fit into a large USPS flat rate box?
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    Rolling Fenders With Rolling Tool & Sure Grip

    I have a fender rolling tool that I want to use to flatten the inner lip to give more tire clearance. All the instructions I've seen show to mount the tool onto the hub and rotate it back and forth to slowly bend the lip. My issue is I have a sure grip rear that won't let me rotate the hub with...
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    Waxing Without Destroying Decals

    What is the best long lasting wax that can be applied without turning the black decals white? In the past I've always used Nu Finish because it lasted so long between waxing but that product is not good on decals.
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    Vapor Coming From Front Vent

    I have a Quick Fuel carb on my 440. Today I had the air cleaner off doing some work under the hood and while the engine was running I saw vapor coming out of the front bowl vent. The fuel level while the engine is running is right in the middle of the sight glass. The engine seems to run OK, but...
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    Valve Body Help - Shuttle Valve

    OK valve body guru's: I have a valve body (with part throttle kickdown module) that is not shifting correctly and I need some assistance to understand why. It was modified by a known trans builder that everyone likely knows. That is beside the point though. I have an old shift kit instruction...
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    Timing Jumping Around

    New 440 build, new timing set, distributor/oil pump gear, distributor (Firecore), ECU (4 seconds flat). When I check the timing, the timing mark jumps all around from retarded to advanced and then will settle on the "0" mark for a second or two. I can hear the engine sound like it's surging a...
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    Shift Kit Cupped Orifice Purpose

    I've always bought shift kits that used the cupped orifice plug for the front clutch port in the case. The trans I had installed in my 72 Challenger does not have that plug, but does have a Cope Racing valve body. Shifts OK, but I'd like a little better 1-2 shift. Would installing the cupped...
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    Two Belts w/Aftermarket A/C?

    I have a 440 with Vintage Air A/C setup. I bought the VA brackets for the engine and everything is working fine. Biggest issue I have is even though the compressor, alternator, and crank pulley has two grooves the setup only uses one belt. Had a belt squeal after the build that I fixed with a...
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    Challenger 17" Wheels & Tires

    I have a 72 Challenger with stock style new ESPO springs & Dana 60 (Strange) rear with stock spring location & stock width. Car came with 255/70/15 tires on 15x8 wheels with 4.5 BS (Torque-D) on an 8.75 rear. Tires rubbed a bit going over bumps on the passenger side. Am looking at the Year One...
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    Thermoquad Rods

    What are TQ users doing these days for rods & jets? Last time I saw a strip kit for sale it was like $500!
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    Driveshaft Engagement

    I changed my rear end to a Dana so I need to change my driveshaft length. How far into the trans does the yoke need to be inserted before measuring how much to shorten the shaft?
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    James @ PST Gone

    Sent a question to James at PST & got a response that James is no longer with them. Thought I'd pass that along.
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    [Found!] Big Block Power Steering Brackets

    I have a Saginaw PS pump and need the bracket(s) for a big block.
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    SB to BB Power Steering Brackets?

    For those who have replaced their small block with a BB; can you tell me if the power steering brackets are the same or if I need to get BB ones? I currently have the Borgeson PS with Saginaw pump.
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    Truck Alignment?

    I know it's not an "A" body, but my son has an 85 Ram Truck and needs an alignment. Does the skosh chart also apply to trucks? If not, what should the alignment specs be?
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    Stalls with A/C on

    I have a 360 with performer manifold, headers and an AVS-2 650 carb. Engine runs fine otherwise but when the car is stopped in gear and the A/C is on, if I blip the throttle the engine stalls. Idle RPM is about 950, 800 in gear, and about 675 with the compressor on. I recall way back that cars...
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    Toe Alignment Inches To Degree Conversion

    The alignment shop uses degrees in their software for toe instead of inches. What should the 1/16" to 1/8" toe be in degrees? Edit: And should the settings be the same side to side?
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    Front Suspension Upgrade Recommendations

    I just acquired a 72 Challenger that came with a 318 but I'm building a 440 for it. The current front end is very soft so am looking at upgrading to the Bergman 1.14 torsion bars. The front end alignment seems like it needs more caster and I see the adjustment cam is maxed out so look like it...
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    [SOLD] 1970 340 Original Throttle Bracket & Kickdown Linkage

    All original except for the spring. Will include one that came with the engine. $75 plus $23 shipping.
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    [SOLD] 1970 Duster - 408 - 20K Final Reduced Price!

    Very nice, solid car with all the typical challenge areas taken care of so you can have fun. I've owned it since 11/2020. BluePrint Engines 408 stroker (dyno sheet showed 465HP) with about 4K miles on it, Edelbrock HP mech fuel pump, MSD distributor, Airgap intake, Dougs headers, ME Wagner PCV...
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    Wilwood Disc Brake Issue

    I have been using the 73 disc setup from Dr Diff for a year or so. Biggest issue I've had is the passenger caliper seems to not fully release and the discs drag. While troubleshooting a front end noise, I went ahead and replaced the front brakes with Wilwood discs & kept the MC as it was. Had...
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    Front End Creaking Noise

    70 Duster with Dr Diff spindles & new lower ball joints. QA1 UCA & LCA and K-Frame. PST adjustable strut bars. New tie rods, idler, & pitman arms. I upgraded the entire front end at once but there was no noise before doing so. I get a creaking sound especially when going over bumps and using...
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    Transmission Hump Gauge Cluster Recommendation

    I need a recommendation for a gauge bezel that sits on the transmission hump. I need to move my shifter rearward and have already cut a hole in the carpet so looking for something like a gauge setup to cover the hole and be functional. Thanks guys.
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    [FOR SALE] Make Offer: Edelbrock AVS2 Model 1906 650 CFM w/Calibration Kit

    Low mileage (~250 miles) unit. Am including the recalibration kit. Original price with shipping included was $375. Make offer & pay actual shipping from the San Antonio Texas area.
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    [FOR SALE] Make Offer: Holley 80508-10 4160 750 VS Carb

    Less than 300 miles on the carb, so like new. Has quick change secondary spring cover. Original price was $350 including shipping. Make offer & pay actual shipping from the San Antonio Texas area.
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    [FOR SALE] Make Offer: Holley 0-76750BL 750 Double Pumper

    Only has ~500 miles on it, like new. Original price included shipping for $675.00 from the San Antonio Texas area. Make offer & pay actual shipping costs.
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    I need schooling - old vs. new engines

    I have a Blueprint Engines 408 in my '70 Duster (w/Quick Fuel 750 VS) that runs great yet has a choppy idle. I also have a 2021 Challenger with a 392. The Challenger has more advertised HP & torque yet has a dead smooth idle and gets ~ 23MPG if I'm easy on it. Besides the fuel injection being...
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