My duster is officially a v8 car FINALLY!

[dustyaman]

Finally my 360 is in the duster and is running! No transmission yet but did a bell housing modification to be able to get the the starter to bolt up to the transmission. Used a truck manual bell housing with the flywheel that came with the engine. Engine specs are: 360, .030 over, low compression, big valve j heads, comp cam xe268he cam, rpm air gap intake, brawler 650 carb mechanical secondary,
Doug's ceramic coated headers. It's come a long way from being a slant six car. I've always wanted a small block in my car. Alot of wiring modifications involved since the wiring was made to fit the slant.

kylewiseman74 on TikTok

kylewiseman74 on TikTok

 

[dustyaman]

The tik tok links are the engine running in the car.

 

[memike]

Congratulations, I like the look, radiator is very nice

 

[dustyaman]

Congratulations, I like the look, radiator is very nice

Thank you! I have been trying to do everything perfect to make sure this car is going to be reliable as possible.

 

[Plymouth 65]

Nice work, I love it when a plan comes together! 65'

 

[dustyaman]

Nice work, I love it when a plan comes together! 65'

Agreed. It's been a long road but worth it.

 

[dustyaman]

I also wanted to thank everyone on this forum also. There was so much research i did searching the forums. There are so many good, smart individuals on this forum. Thank you to everyone.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Finally my 360 is in the duster and is running! No transmission yet but did a bell housing modification to be able to get the the starter to bolt up to the transmission. Used a truck manual bell housing with the flywheel that came with the engine. Engine specs are: 360, .030 over, low compression, big valve j heads, comp cam xe268he cam, rpm air gap intake, brawler 650 carb mechanical secondary,
Doug's ceramic coated headers. It's come a long way from being a slant six car. I've always wanted a small block in my car. Alot of wiring modifications involved since the wiring was made to fit the slant.

kylewiseman74 on TikTok

kylewiseman74 on TikTok

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Sounds very potent.Nothing like the sound of open headers. I like it.

 

[dustyaman]

Sounds very potent.Nothing like the sound of open headers. I like it.

IT SOUNDS VERY HEALTHY!! Total gratification tearing the engine down to nothing and rebuilding from scratch. First engine I've ever built from scratch also.

 

[JDMopar]

Sounds great! The sucker is snappy when you blip the throttle too!

 

[Garrett Ellison]

Great job, very healthy sounding! I would love to see more pics, the straight and clean body in B1 powder blue really does it for me with that one...

 

[dustyaman]

Great job, very healthy sounding! I would love to see more pics, the straight and clean body in B1 powder blue really does it for me with that one...

i will get some more pictures tonight when i get home.

 

[dustyaman]

Sounds great! The sucker is snappy when you blip the throttle too!

I'm really impressed with the brawler 650 i got on it. The engine is really responsive with it for sure.

 

[srduster340]

I know the feeling. Mine was originally a 198 slant 6. Now a 414 stroker. Congrats on getting it together!

 

[dustyaman]

I know the feeling. Mine was originally a 198 slant 6. Now a 414 stroker. Congrats on getting it together!

Oh man I can only imagine the power difference from the slant to a stroker engine.

 

[srduster340]

Oh man I can only imagine the power difference from the slant to a stroker engine.

Let me tell you, going from a rated 180 ft;lbs to a dynoed 510ft;lbs is freaking insane! Especially behind a manual trans.

 

[dustyaman]

Let me tell you, going from a rated 180 ft;lbs to a dynoed 510ft;lbs is freaking insane! Especially behind a manual trans.

Oh a manual to!!! Oh man your living the dream now.

 

[srduster340]

I would definitely recommend it. I used a cast crank, eagle sir rods, hypereutectic pistons. All cheap parts. I think I spent about $1000 at the time for the rotating assembly.

 

[dustyaman]

Maybe down the road I will build another engine while I drive this one around and enjoy it.

 

[dustyaman]

Great job, very healthy sounding! I would love to see more pics, the straight and clean body in B1 powder blue really does it for me with that one...

 

[srduster340]

What seats are those?

 

[dustyaman]

What seats are those?

Back seats came out of a 2008 ish dodge charger. The front are from a kia but wont Be staying.

 

[Dan the man]

Looks awesome.

Finally my 360 is in the duster and is running! No transmission yet but did a bell housing modification to be able to get the the starter to bolt up to the transmission. Used a truck manual bell housing with the flywheel that came with the engine. Engine specs are: 360, .030 over, low compression, big valve j heads, comp cam xe268he cam, rpm air gap intake, brawler 650 carb mechanical secondary,
Doug's ceramic coated headers. It's come a long way from being a slant six car. I've always wanted a small block in my car. Alot of wiring modifications involved since the wiring was made to fit the slant.

kylewiseman74 on TikTok

kylewiseman74 on TikTok

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Looks great.

 

[Garrett Ellison]

That’s a super looking paint job. Great looking car!

 

[Dan the man]

I would definitely recommend it. I used a cast crank, eagle sir rods, hypereutectic pistons. All cheap parts. I think I spent about $1000 at the time for the rotating assembly.

You must have gotten those parts a few years ago at that price. Still a awesome car