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  1. 74swingerlover

    318 timing

    Hi folks, About to set the timing on my 318. How many degrees +/- do they like to run at "peak performance and still start well?
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    Holley 1850 return line?

    Hi folks, I have a holley 1850-3 that I am putting on my 318. Just wondering where my vacuum lines are vs fuel return Any help is greatly appreciated!
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    2bbl to offy dual port questions....

    Will I be + or - for top rpm with this change? It's just on a 318 stock (74) with headers. I will be running a Holley 550cfm on top of the offy And yes I know the dual port is a very bottom end intake
  4. 74swingerlover

    E44 230hp 318 in 74?

    So i type in my fender tag into one of those decoders..... http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=87 It tells me 2 interesting things.... I have 1 of 70 code C15..... deluxe seatbelts lol and the E44 which says it has a 230hp 318 2 barrel G4B: 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL 1974...
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    Magnum rockers on a LA head?

    I heard somewhere that magnum rockers are 1.6? True? Can you use them on a LA head?
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    Which intake??

    Hey folks, I got a completely stock 318 2 barrel lying around and was thinking of using it for a couple of months ( not done my real motor yet lol) I was thinking of slapping on a intake and headers for cheap power. The carb I have is a 550 Holley. My intake choices are a stock 340 intake...
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    360 mounts

    I am converting my 74 from a 318 to a 360. I have been told that the 318 mounts will not line up with the 360's. where can I find the proper mounts?
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    Lets hear what questionable methods you've used to save money

    Myself I just pressed out my cam bearings with a socket, long extention and a hammer....... back yard style lol
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    Should I Buy the following and piss off the wife??

    A guy I know in my area is selling: Pair of Eddy aluminum 60779's, they are brand new, I remember when he bought them and he never used them. He also has a air gap, brand new, same deal. He is asking $900 for the heads and $175 for the air-gap. Summit sells the heads for $720 a piece...
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    what colour to paint engine.....

    OK block is for sure going to be blue as well as oil pan. Also i am going to use some M/T valve covers, headers are black, car is biege..... X-heads - blue or silver? timing cover - blue or silver? LD340 intake - blue or silver? Water pump - blue or silver? Brackets - blue or silver?
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    .468 lift cam duration???

    I have a cam in my garage that measures .468 on exhaust based on a 1.5 rocker ratio. Any guess as to what duration it would be?? No idea of the make of the cam. Looking for a ball park figure. Also any suggested CL's??
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    spare parts 360 build......

    Here's what I have..... Block - 82 360 block, stock bore Crank - Stock stroke 360 cast crank Heads - X-heads, stock valves and springs, going to do a mild port and polish(gasket match) leaving valve stem and bowl area alone Pistons - stock flat top 360 pistons Intake - Eddy LD340 intake Carb...
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    Max compression ratio on 91 octane??

    What's the max compression ratio I can go with on 91 octane?? 91 is generally the best number around my area. I might find 94 from time to time, but I want to be able to drive my car without pinging. I should also mention I live around 700 ft above sea level and in the canadian prairies, car...
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    4.7L exhaust???

    I know its not a A-body, but what would give me the best power/toque to mileage ratio for my truck? 2005 dakota 4.7L. Would an X pipe to dual mufflers or true dual be better for power and mileage? 4.7L is stock, small diameter headers, throttle body spacer, cold air, and might see one of...
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    Eddy Heads... 60779 or 60179??

    Which is the better overall choice?? Considering if you were to dish the cash out for aluminum heads, you are probably shooting for 450hp +
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    Cam measurement

    I have a couple of "mystery" cams in my garage. I was wondering if there is any way to measure them or something to figure out what they are? I know for sure that they all fit small block mopars...... thats all I have!
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    Eddy TR-5

    I found a a eddy tr-5 (single ram) in my area in good usable condition. Just wondering if these intakes are worth any $$$?? what type of carb/cam do they work well with? I know its old technology, but thinking of getting it just cause I like the look of tunnel rams. Only if the value of these...
  18. 74swingerlover

    3.79 stroke

    who makes a forged 3.79" crank?
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    Budget build on the cheap

    Here is what I have lying around that I am just going to slap together.... 82' 360 block, stock bore stock stroke cast crank 9:1 flat top pistons stock connecting rods stock 340 cam stock heads edelbrock LD340 intake holley 550 flowtech 1 5/8 headers stock ignition Clearly not a well...
  20. 74swingerlover

    Help!! on a tear down

    I am in the middle of a tear down and cannot seem to find my gear puller. Any helpful ways to remove the crank pulley and balancer back yard style without damaging my crank?
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    F Heads??

    just pulled apart a 82' 360. heads say "F" and have a part # 6027593. I already have a set of "X" heads ready to go. but my question is should I save these "F" heads or use them as boat anchors?
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    Cam recommendation

    here is what I have for my build so far...... 360, stock stroke, stock bore x heads stock LD340 intake 750 dp 1 5/8 headers Looking for some cam recommendations as well as expected power. Haven't been to the machine shop yet, don't know if I'll get there anytime soon. Can thank the wife for...
  23. 74swingerlover

    340 crank

    I have a crank lying around which I think maybe from a 340. Anyway of telling if it is? po# location? Bearing diameter? I will admit that I do not feel like digging it out and looking for myself right now. Hoping the pros can come through Also how much are they worth? I have a buddy who is...
  24. 74swingerlover

    340 X head max spring tolerance?

    what is max left tolerance on a stock 340 x head?
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    Offenhuaser dual port intake and Holley 550 on 318

    As the title says..... I am thinking of throwing on a Offenhuaser dual port intake and a Holley 550 onto a 2 barrel 318 motor. Any pro or cons to doing this? These are just some extras i have lying around. Not spending any money on the 318
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    new parts from some old man

    I just got all these parts from some old guy. He was having a garage sale and I noticed a 71 swinger in his back yard. We got to talking about dart and he gave me all this stuff. He said he had no need for it anymore because he was too old to bother building anything again. He must of been well...
  27. 74swingerlover

    X heads on a stock 360???

    Can I do this without any compression issues????
  28. 74swingerlover

    360...... 450 - 500 hp?

    As the title says. How do I acheive this with avoiding the machine shop as best as possible? Let's hear some combos!
  29. 74swingerlover

    First Build.....360

    Picked myself up a complete 360. Looking to tear it down and do my first build. I would love to be able to get my car into the mid/low 11's, still drive it on the street. I would like to turn it into a 408 in the future but for now just see what I can get out of it without having to go to a...
  30. 74swingerlover

    360 to 408

    I am doing my first build. Picked up a running mild 360. It needs a rebuild before I put it in my car. My intensions are to go from 360 to 408 because I have heard nothing but great things about power/cost of the 408. I hope to get anywhere from 450-500ish hp out of it. What do I need to make...
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