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    Hemi piston slap?

    Hi all So for you guys who have done modern Hemi swaps I have a question -- Have you had any issues with cold start piston slap noise in stock Hemi engines? I own a 2012 Ram with the 5.7 hemi...owned since new....and since about 3-4k miles it started making a loud "diesel like" low end...
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    Convert 75 valiant manual brakes to power

    Has anyone gone thru the process of converting from standard brakes (disk front, drum rear) to power brakes? This would be on a 75 valiabv, slant 6.
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    [WANTED] Slant Super Six carb brackets and air cleaner

    Looking for a NON LEAN BURN air cleaner assembly for a super six /6 2bbl carb... Also need the carb accelerator mounting brackets . Thanks for looking
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    [WANTED] Super 6 setup for 1980

    Looking for a complete Super 6 setup.....manifolds, bracketry, linkages and carb that will work on my 1980, so I need one from that timeframe. Needs to be within driving distance of Pittsburgh.
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    [SOLD] Durango (2003) factory service manuals

    Set of 2003 Dodge Durango FACTORY service manuals. This is the real deal from Chrysler Corp. Includes three books - the main service manual and also the powertrain and body diagnostic manuals as shown. These books are an invaluable resource to have on hand! In good shape, some smudges. $40...
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    What are your thoughts on this?

    So a few weeks ago I was a local cruise and ran into this guy I had seen before a time or two....a real nice 69 (?) Dart. We had talked only once before, but you know how us Mopar people are...one chat about Mopars and you are friends for life. LOL Anyways, during a conversation with him and...
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    Need some home A/C help/advice/thoughts

    SO at about 8 pm last evening, on one of the hottest days of the year, my A/C at home stops working. Outside compressor runs and shuts down......the condensor fan runs but very very slowly....like 1-2 revs per sec.... I replaced the capacitor 4 years ago (same scenario -- hottest day of the...
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    Tire size impact on gearing

    I am sort of twitting over what size tires to get for the rear of my ebody fish. Currently have 235/6015....size would be 26" new....as worn, they are like 25.5 or so. Considering 275/60/15 so I can get a more beefy look to fill my wheel well...the car is lifted in the back some and will have...
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    Speedo gears needed

    Looking for speedo pinion gears for 727 auto trans. Looking for 36,37 and 34..... Let me know what you have and how much you want. Paypal for payment. Thanks for looking!
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    3.55 gear ratio tag for 8 3/4 rear

    Hi folks I am looking for the little metal tag for the 8 3/4 diff that has the ratio stamped on it, in the 3.55 flavor. ....cant bring myself to pay $16 for a little bitty tag on ebay. Hoping someone has one hanging around they will sell cheap(er). Pay by paypal. Thanks all.
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    8 3/4 chunk math - sticker shock

    So, I have been looking for a used 742 case with 3.55s and a clutch type sure grip for a year plus....guess that's the holy grail of rears cause I aint found one local or distant. Have found a lot of variations , most being open and the wrong gears. Have found 489 units as well, same...
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    69 Dart fender (OEM)

    Hey folks My aunt/uncle are looking to sell a brand new OEM 1969 Dart front fender, driver's side. It is supposed to be like brand new, in primer, as purchased way back in the day from a dealer. They are asking $500 on craigslist but I said I would also post it here. Looking for feedback...
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    Looking for valve cover gasket advice

    I have a 318 and mopar perf. aluminum valve covers.... It has rubber gaskets right now and they have a few small seepages..... What do you guys like as far as gaskets? Would prefer reusables "just in case".....but I want a good seal. Was considering the moroso 93050 rubber/steel...
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    Caliper question

    Hi folks... Any of you folks familiar with the slider calipers used on R bodies? I recently did a drum to disk conversion on my 72 Barracuda. My setup is a set of calipers/rotors from a 80 NYer and the "large" caliper mounting brackets. I found that the slider calipers are making lots of...
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    Fuel sending units read WRONG time after time!

    Hey guys. Hoping someone may have some insight into this issue. 72 Barracuda. From what I can tell, stock tank. It had what appeared to be a stock sending unit in it when I got the car, and it was toast. I bought a new one from Rock Auto....got it and found it didnt read right. Like it...
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    Need a good alignment shop in Pittsburgh area

    Anyone here have a line on a Mopar-expeirenced alignment shop around Pittsburgh? Close to the 15132 zip would be best. Thanks guys.
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    Tranny "double bump" issue question

    Hi all.... Have a tranny issue I am looking for some feedback on that I can take to my tranny shop. They rebuilt my tranny back in May...some new parts etc. Seems to shift good when driving etc but one nagging problem that happens only when the engine/tranny is fully warmed up. Sometimes...
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    Portable garages?

    Hi all... Lost my storage for one of my toys (92 Dakota) and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with the "portable garages" out there. I know there are cheap one and not so cheap ones.....the one I am considering is this one.... http://www.mdmshelters.com/extendedstorage.php Any...
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    WTB: Disk brake spindles from 73-up A-body or E-body

    Looking to pull parts together so I can convert my drums to disk... Looking for the "large bearing, short height" spindles from a disk0-brake 73-up a-body or e-body. Big bolt pattern. Let me know what you have and how much, shipped to 15132. Thanks for looking.
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    Need help with this vacuum reading

    Been banging my head against the wall trying to get my 318 running right..... Have talked about it in other threads.....really low vacuum.....but I thought I might have a cam....major issues with getting it to run....once she is fully hot she wants to die out in idle eventually..........in...
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    Fuel filter location

    I currently have the fuel filter (a fram see thru type) installed right before my mechanical fuel pump (318 engine)....... I have been having issues with the engine dying and have replaced the fuel pump as part of the attempt to get things right. wondering if the fuel filter should be after...
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    Gas pressure goes bye bye.

    So after drilling my primary plates last night I was read to test her out. Well, I started her up in teh garage and she ran.....in the driveway she ran. I noticed that my fuel pressure gauge was reading like 1 psi. Ok, now its a $18.00 deal from Pep Boys and first thing I thought was...
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    dougs headers reducer question

    So I need to get a new set of the reducers that come with Dougs 453 headers....They look like regular 3 bolt 2.5" reducers...althoguh they look like they are somewhat chromed. I need to get new ones....can I get any set of 3 bolt reducers or are they somehow special to the headers?
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    Edelbrock 1407 secondary linkage needed!

    I need the secondary linkage rod for a Edelbrock 1407 carb. Not sure if other models use the same rod or what. Thanks folks!
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    Need carb and/or timing help

    Have been fighting with my fish (318) for a while now..... My problem is an erratic idle.....from what I was told the engine was rebuilt 10-15k ago to stock specs, except for a double roller timing chain, internally. It has an edelbrock performer intake manifold and an edelbrock performer 750...
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    Do you have regular or antique/classic plates?

    I was all gung ho about getting antique plates for my car....I figured that I can abide by the "only occasionally driven" rules....the only real beneoft to it in PA is that you dont need the yearly safety inspection....since the car will probably see very few miles I figured why pay the yearly...
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    Have you installed your own kit exhaust?

    I am still wrestiling with whether to go kit or custom bent. How many of you bought either a Dynomax or Magnaflow kit and installed yourself? I want either magnaflow or dynomax muffs and figure I should stick with the same brand kit if I go that route....probably result in the easiest, best...
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    Need a custom exhaust shop

    Looking for a exhaust shop near Pittsburgh, PA (McKeesport actually) that does custom pipe , mandrel bending. Posting it here (versus the NE specific board) since I figure that most folks look here....hope thats ok! Thanks all. Dave
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    Mandrel bending versus regular

    Do you feel that mandrel bending really makes a difference?
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    good custom exhaust guys in pgh area?

    Anyone know a good custom exhaust shop in the 15132 area? Looking for mandrel bending. I already have a local shop lined up for regular bending....
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