Duster Update

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KevC

KevC

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Hi All

Sorry it has been so long since I posted.
Here is an update on my 73 Duster.
Purchased from Chico CA in 2013
Paint was really flat and the 360 was tired, it wouldn't spin the wheels in the dry at all!
I used it like this for about 3 years until the engine started breathing heavier than a chain smoker.
Last year I bit the bullet and commissioned a well known Mopar Engine builder in the UK, Dave Billadeau, to build me a fresh 408 Stroker
She now has a motor dynoed at 416 hp and she spins the wheels too easily!!
I have the twin snorkel hood scoop to fit, I have just ordered some new Cragar V-5's and I have a heap of smaller jobs still to do.
Cheers
Kev

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OMG a foreigner that can spell better than most on here, cool.:D

Congrats on the fire breather in a good looking car.
I'll bet you are spinnin and a grinning.:D
 

Maybe a US citizen lived in the US all their life but can't spell? :D
 
TrailBeast said:
OMG a foreigner that can spell better than most on here, cool.:D

Congrats on the fire breather in a good looking car.
I'll bet you are spinnin and a grinning.:D
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First let me say congrats on the smoking tires!!

Trailbeast! The dude is from England they invented the language and so thy can spell it and talk it!! We speak and spell American, a big difference!!LOL

Me, I am tri lingual (spellin!????????).....I speak Southern, Northern, SouthWestern.... NO can't speak New England!!
 
Hi Y'all

I spent a year in North Carolina, 8 months in Mississippi, and 10 months in Miami.
The way you guys speak and spell is often a damn site more sensible than our true English, and so many of our words have double or treble meanings, so I am happy with my balance!
I did also spend 18 months in Australia so I guess my dialogue could easily be confused!
On my Duster the engine is under the Hood, on my Honda it is the Bonnet!!
Thanks for the comments guys
 
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Engine Specs....

Original 360 Block re-bored to 4.040”
Scat Crank 4.00” stroke
ProSport Performance Damper
Balanced rotating assembly
Childs & Albert Rods / I-Beams
Diamond Flat top Pistons
Mahl Ring Set
Mopar Performance 360hp Heads (4772576MP)
Mancini Racing Stainless Valves - 2.02 Intake / 1.60 Exhaust
10.3:1 Compression
CompCams Cam 20-232-4
.480 / .480 Lift – Hydraulic
230 / 230 Duration @ .050
280 / 280 advertised
Holley 750 Vac Sec
Dynoed @ 416 hp and 482 Ft Lb Torque

Cheers
Kev
 
Is the rest of the drivetrain up to the new motor? Or are you going to play find the weakest link. HAHAHAHAHA
 
Fisher said:
Is the rest of the drivetrain up to the new motor? Or are you going to play find the weakest link. HAHAHAHAHA
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Yes, chase the weak link!! 727 Box, but don't think it has been uprated, want a posi eventually as well.
 
No No Kev its not a Posi. That's a Chevy term. lol Mopars have a Sure grip in the bum. Save you from being crucified.
 
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