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Send it to @Leanna for some of her special powdercoating artwork

Many good ideas posted so far, but here's one nobody has yet mentioned... Design a 2-piece water pump similar to a big block for easier and quicker replacement

@340inabbody, if/when you are able to get the block drain plugs out I suggest you replace them with petcocks like your radiator drain. This would be a one-time deal and make it so much easier for future engine block drain needs.

Living in SoCal I never have had problems with the windshield fogging while racing at night. However, one time years ago at OCIR I was wearing a full-face helmet with a shield during nighttime bracket eliminations. Two or three cars back from my next run I brought my hands up to the bottom of...

If you do find "318-3", then you should also find a forged crank inside. Back in the early '70s people were searching for the 318-3 engines because of the included forged crank.

All those mud dauber nests ought to make that fun to work on...if anybody's home!

Several options: * If anybody mentions it to you tell them it's "blower whine" * Louder mufflers

Back in early 1970 my '69 340 Swinger, Torqueflite, open 3.23 gears, Goodyear Polyglass tires ran 14.28 @ 98+ mph at OCIR running G/Pure Stock. I loved beating big-blocks on the street. They could beat me in a full quarter mile but the combo of quick-revving and light weight would get them...

I also ran an Offy DP360 on my '69 Swinger 340 back in the early '70s with good success. Just like the previous post I also had a 727, G60-14s and 3.23 gears. I later changed to 4.89 gears and had the 727 built as a reverse-pattern manual shift. The cam I had demanded more carb so I ended up...

Can LA heads be drilled/threaded for a Magnum intake? I've already got my intake manifold.

Unfortunately, the ProMaxx aluminum heads are LA only. No help for us with Magnums.

@ValerianMagnum, there was a post in another thread last Saturday that said 70aarcuda had passed away.

Back in the very early 1970s I had a '69 340 Swinger that needed a head gasket change. I will always remember that the stock head bolt torque requirement was 95 lbs. Why do I remember? Because the only way to get to one of the bolts on the rear of the driver-side head was with a 'wobbly-joint'...

Here're the valve covers Leanna powder coated for me. The blue color matches my engine color. I didn't want the typical orange engine color since my Dart is painted Viper Red. The blue "pops" where the orange would have just looked washed out.

They were on the '69 340 Swinger I had back in the early '70s. Got rid of them when I installed headers and never had an issue after they were gone.

Do you have any pics of the head combustion chamber before you installed them? Post those pics and we can tell you if open chamber or closed chamber. If no pics, then post head manufacturer name and head part number.

Sounds like it's time to add a hex socket set to your tool box.

Hey VR, post some pics of your Barracuda. Everyone on FABO loves pics. You mentioned your existing 273 and transmission, but didn't mention what rear end is currently in the car. That's going to be another prime consideration. A 7.25 differential may not hold up to your 273 Commando. A 8.25...

If you remove the block plugs to drain the block, then I suggest you replace the plugs with petcocks (like a radiator drain) rather than just putting the plugs back in. That will make it much easier to drain your block the next time you need to.

Better on a Viper

I like it! You asked if anyone is interested which leads me to think you may have some for sale. How much?

I bought a very-slightly used '69 Swinger 340 in November 1969 and the engine was turquoise. I never particularly liked the color.

Links for info?

Off the topic, but my the 460 in my old '77 Ford F250 got 8-10 mpg. It didn't matter if the truck was empty, loaded, carrying a 9.5 cabover camper or pulling a 32' 5th wheel. I think it would have gotten 8-10 mpg if I'd pushed it off a cliff!

Thanks for posting! This company is right in my 'backyard' and I didn't even know it.

I just purchased via eBay with free shipping. It should be here in a week. Total was $50.03 including sales tax. I'll post what I get. (07/26/21) Shipment tracking info says package is supposed to be delivered today. I'll post pics of the pump after it arrives. (07/26/21) The water pump...

Hey Josh, does that pump have provisions for both heater hoses and bypass? Can't tell from the pics.

Leanna's the BEST when it comes to powder coating! Here's a pic of my intake that she custom PC'd...

VERY IMPORTANT! You'll burn up the Mopar tranny if you don't have the kickdown linkage adjusted correctly. The only way around it is to convert your automatic trans to a manual shift auto where you'll have to manually shift it to each gear.

Back in the early/mid '70s I ended up running an 850 DP on my built 340 on the street. A 750DP couldn't keep it from "shootin' ducks", it just ran out of fuel close to 6-grand.