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  1. Silent Thunder

    General engine question

    A general engine question, I have a 64 273 V-8 non comando engine with a 4 barrel 600cfm edlebrock carburetor automatic choke. When the car is cold it idles fine, 750 rpm, when it warms up it is at 550 rpm when the needle passed the middle a little bit and the engine is fully warmed up and its...
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    Gears or torque convertor

    My mechanic feels I will get more pep or off the line performance by by having the torque converter rebuilt with a higher pounds opposed to going from 3.23 to 3.91 gears in the rear end. The car is a 64 valiant with a 273 auto, 4 barrel carburetor. I've never done either so what are your...
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    8.5 rear end

    I bought my 64 valiant that had its rear end changed. I is a posi traction 8 1/2 seems to have 3.23 or so gears in it. I pulled the drums to install new brake shoes and they seem only 1.5 inches wide where I believe the factory rear end had wider shoes. My question is what is the most common...
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    64 Valiant back up light lense

    Are these available anywhere? Reproductions?
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    Is the trunk the same for a 64 and 65

    Is the Valiant trunk lid the same for a 64 and 65?
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    drum brake proportioning valve

    I converted my 64 Valiant from a single master cylinder to a dual. All four wheels are drum as from the factory. When I step on the pedal I have to stand on it to make the car stop. Many have said I need a drum brake proportioning valve or do I need residual pressure valves? I thought many here...
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    Raising the rear end

    Years ago we would of used a shakle extender on the rear end of the leaf spring and added air shocks. That puts stress in the shock mounts and uses the shocks in a way they were not designed. If I want to raise the rear of my car about 2 inches what is the best way? Add leafs?
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    Dual master cylinder conversion recommendation

    I want to convert my single cylinder master brake cylinder to a dual. Which brand or who's product (model) will fit (work) the best? I have a 64 Valiant.
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    Dash pieces re-chroming

    I've seen where to buy the center dash in new chrome as well as the gear shift selector but where can I purchase the radio trim plastic in new chrome finish?
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    Engine rebuilt or swap

    I may be faced with either rebuilding my 273 in my 64 Valiant or buying a different engine. I want to keep the original factory push button transmission. My question is what is the largest engine that transmission can handle? 273 , 340 or 360 are my choices. I just do not want to go bigger if it...
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