Search results for query: *

  1. T

    Stroker kits, Ohio Crankshaft vs Hughes Engines

    I'm looking at big inch SB stroker kits from Ohio and Hughes based on a 360 block. Ohio has a 4.1 inch crank kit that'll go 425 inches with a 4.060 overbore, (418 with a 4.030 bore). Hughes is 4.180 stroke with a 4.030 bore for 426 inches. This will be a drag race only engine in my Dart. I'm...
  2. T

    Alternator mounting with Moroso electric water pump kit

    Anyone running an alternator with an electric Moroso belt driven water pump kit? I have a 68 Dart race car with a 360 LA motor. I've been running no alternator for 14 years of racing, charging battery between rounds with no problem. However I've decided to add an alternator to speed up...
  3. T

    Quick Change LA engine timing covers

    Does anyone know if a quick change timing cover is made for the LA engine?
  4. T

    590 cam installation tips

    For anyone that has used the Mopar .590 cam in a small block. Did you install it straight up, advanced or retarded? I have heard that this cam works well with a 6 degree retard.
  5. T

    LA Camshaft plate

    I am looking to clear up some misconceptions about the front cam plate on LA engines. Actually I don't think they're any different on Magnum's as well. On the oil galleys behind the cam plate is a freeze plug. I have heard that you should drill a very small hole in each plug to let oil out...
  6. T

    W2 head installed valve spring height

    I've read and been told that long valve W2 head valve spring installed height is between 1.9 and 2.0 inches. Is that correct? I found an old post from 2006 that Guitar Jones said 2.0 inches. Thanks!
  7. T

    Mopar 590 camshaft

    I have acquired a Mopar Performance camshaft. .590 lift, 312 duration. This cam has been around for a long time and once was very popular with the Mopar bracket race crowd. Does anyone have any info on this? I've heard that it works really well installed 4 degrees retarded. Anyone tried...
  8. T

    Stock 360 Block power

    I have a 68 Dart bracket racer with a 360 in it. Car weighs in at 3,000lbs with my tubby body in it. Tranny is a 727 torqueflite with a 4500 stall converter, 8-3/4 rear with 4.57 gears. I shift at 6500 and run through the traps at 6800. Engine is a Mopar Performance short block with small...
Back
Top