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Reading this has been great. My Swinger had a "floral top" when new, and I thought THAT was rare. Some of these other rides are really low production here.

This thread is great. Such a fantastic bunch of photos of great work. My photo is from back in the day when I swapped out my 360 for a new seasoned block 408. Eddy port matched heads to an air-gap with a Holley Dom 850, small spray and some TTi big tube long collector headers. Keep the...

Hey thats great. Now we have engine money and suspension money to spend. Sounds good? 75 lbs? I would be thrilled to get rid of 75lbs off the nose. I even lightened my bumper brackets for the 1 pound loss so...

Just want to say that a aluminum headed 408 is much lighter than the 440, and that makes the car drive better, and faster when you are talking the same power output. Hell I wanted to put in a vintage Hemi, but packaged mine with a high output 408 for the win.

Just for kicks I want to say that I went with Eddie Performer RPM Magnum heads on my 408 stroker. I had them cleaned up (out of the box) and port matched to my LA airgap intake by Hughes (who also drilled them to take the LA intake). I went with a version of the GM rocker at a Magnum ratio of...

There is an area in IL that has the largest truck driver need in most all of the US. They have billboards up along the road that read "Owner Operators! Make $300k a year with us! We need you today!" Joliet, IL. Also Elwood, IL. Every major warehouse (think Amazon) has a million square foot+...

My 408 (590HP) got a four core Champion radiator, dual electric fans and Stay Frosty coolant. That keeps it at 190 ~ when the fans are on.

I ship almost weekly. But I have a story that will trigger you all. I bought a pair of used racing seats on-line, with agreed-to shipping assistance prior to the sale. However... Guy was a newbee & told me to come get them once I bought them (I am in the middle of the US & he was in NY). I...

I am older (nearly 60). So I have seen a lot of this. Even as far back as high school I recall the types that suddenly have blinders on when they pull up next to you. I had a 1970 GTX 440+6 four speed with 4.10 Dana 60 back then. I could watch the camaro or stang guys pointing and talking about...

Recently a few later seventies version then mine (in excellent condition) sold for around $30k+. No Reserve: 18k-Mile 1975 Imperial LeBaron Crown Coupe 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Coupe Basic nice rides go for low teens: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham

I have one of the cars that I had always wanted. 440CI two door and rare. One of 57 Imperial Lebaron Crown coupe Silver Anniversary Edition (1974) in Golden Fawn. Low miles, lovely condition. Runs like a freight train. I will be selling it at some point in the future. It is the Mac Daddy.

Its alright gents. I like what I have, so I will try to optimize before I swap stuff. I will strap it to a chassis dyno & tune on it a bit, then back to the track with all I need for additional tuning. Remember that from the start I said that I was still breaking it in, and did three mild pulls...

Nah I did not put any juice to it with the cast crank. 'Fraid to! Alright, I think I will start there. Enough of us are thinking "tune" so let me tinker without swapping parts 1st. As far as cold air... That is the car in my profile pic. Hemi hood scoop right to air intake. I think its getting...

Nope. Considered those but simply ordered Eddie Magnum small chambers and told Hughes to clean them up out of the box. They got me an airgap then suggested polish & deep porting to match 'em up. That fit my budget.

I think it should too. I figured I was on the right track. Thank you. Its light. I have not spent a lot of time on the tune. I was just getting warmed up and breaking it in taking it easier with 90% hits. Yes, that is right. I was planning on a full RPM run after a few more passes and a...

Even the Magnum version? Heck I picked that one myself. I WAS pretty proud of that! TCI Super Street Fighter 3500 stall converter

I found an old spec in my stack of papers. "195cc intake runner"

Alright sir. I like that manifold so that works for me. Going strictly by my brain recall - 3rd @ 5300RPM. I do not have that port data. We casually had a number but I did not gather a chart. Bigger cam would be a easy upgrade. But keep in mind that I am running a 1.6 ratio (magnum) rocker...

Yeah... That was ordered moons ago without enough research. Sorry! Plans were to upgrade to a forged Scat or something... With that said that is the reason why I am asking for other thoughts ~ as now would be the time right?

Hmmm. Heads? Heck I figured with Edelbrock and Hughes I was bound to come out alright. I would not have thought that would be the limiting factor. Converter tho'. Yes I know its mild but seems to fit my type of use. I guess that is pretty easy to swap though. I thought for sure my 1st ping...

So I built a 408 a few years ago. Started out just looking for under 500HP. About half way through the build I got a little amped up and went farther. Ended up with Eddy Magnum heads, polished massaged & deep port matched to an airgap by Hughes, then bolted on 1 7/8 race headers by TTi with 3.5...

Hey, if you trust him then follow his judgement. I drag race my 408 stroker Dart on slicks with Cal-Tracs @ about 1/4 inch of fender clearance. Meaning you have considerably more then I do. Doesn't mean I am right, just means I do it with my set up.

Was at another road-racing event this weekend & got a chance to see this: Pilot said he drove it all the way from Detroit to Illinois, races it, then drives it back. New hero! 360 with a manual. This was just a good look. Great set up. Even Mopar centercaps. Way to represent.

I luv it. Great threads ~ thanks!

I was at Road America watching the vintage road racers & I was pleased to see this: That & the Challenger made it fun to watch

I found this one at Summit. Used as a puller. Clears water-pump pulley. Fits, cools, done.

I have no problem with that. Its just a data point for reference Vs plain old naysayers.

Just to throw in some data here. I own a NASCAR Stock Car built by Bill Davis Racing that was campaigned by Ward Burton back in the early 2000's. It has a Pontiac 355 siamese block with a dry sump and external oil pump. It is a REQUIREMENT to heat the oil to 180 degrees (all 4 gallons of it) on...

Its just a guess (and you will need to be a hell of a shifter) but I am rooting for you... 11.20 @115

You know... Its been said that when black wheels show up on a mini-van.... That the fad is over.