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512Stroker said:
Looks like a awesome engine build.
You may want to consider put a bigger tire on the car before you invest in a converter. The torque you will have will fry those 215/14's
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I guess I should start another thread for that. Just to clarify, I rebuilt the original, numbers matching engine, with the correct carb(for A/C), the distributor, and even the original manifolds. I want to run this old girl, so I shrink wrapped the rebuilt original engine, and tucked it into the corner of my climate controlled garage. Like every red blooded American on this site, I want to hear her sing a 6000 RPM through the pipes. That's why I got a 1998 5.9 magnum I'm making my 408 out of. Thanks to all for their sage advice.
 
512Stroker said:
I believe that someone is producing a steel Mopar wheel in 15 inch sizes.
I had them on my old Satellite.
Detroit Wheel?
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In SBP? That's worth considering. My car still has the original Left hand threads on the studs on the driver's side. Thanks for the response.
 
yellow rose said:
Yep. You’ve already got it so send it.
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Thanks Yellow Rose. I respect your opinion greatly. I run across the state from Everett area to Mount Spokane several times a year. I wouldn't mind taking a small detour south to buy you lunch some time, or if I score something on your want list.
 
70dart340 said:
In SBP? That's worth considering. My car still has the original Left hand threads on the studs on the driver's side. Thanks for the response.
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Yeah, Summit has some.
 
I have to do some measuring, but it looks like I found a set that will fit my rears while looking stock. Thank You.
 
Those will look dead stock, yet allow me a better, stock looking, 15" rear. Thanks, gentlemen. I have a new stealth plan now. Thanks to all for your advice.
 
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Ricks70Duster340 said:
This is what the Lunati site shows for that cam. He showed the advertised duration:
"Solid Roller Cam. Excellent cam for street/strip applications. Has good mid range and excellent upper RPM, torque and HP. Works well in 346-360 c.i. motors. Needs 3200-3500 RPM stall converter or 4 speed transmission, headers, 10.5:1+ compression ratio or better and 4.10 gearing. Rough idle; Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 279/285; Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 249/255; Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): .585/.600; LSA/ICL: 110/106; Valve Lash (Int/Exh): 016/016; RPM Range: 3000-7000;"
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Thanks, Texas. You saved me a lot of explaining, and had my 6. I hope I can return the favor. Paul.
 
I talked to Voodoo tech line today. Due to Covid, they're suffering like all industries in our field. I was told I can get my BIG cam in 4-6 weeks. The way things are going, I'm happy wish that. I talked to a man named Will, who answered my questions honestly. It's hard to get cam blanks now. I'm willing to wait to get the cam I want. I wonder, what's my old 5.9 Magnum cam worth as a blank? Worth offering up? Open for thoughts.
 
70dart340 said:
I talked to Voodoo tech line today. Due to Covid, they're suffering like all industries in our field. I was told I can get my BIG cam in 4-6 weeks. The way things are going, I'm happy wish that. I talked to a man named Will, who answered my questions honestly. It's hard to get cam blanks now. I'm willing to wait to get the cam I want. I wonder, what's my old 5.9 Magnum cam worth as a blank? Worth offering up? Open for thoughts.
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I hope it is only 4-6 weeks for you as well. I ordered a 408 engine from Blueprint engines back in February. Still waiting. They are having issues getting cams. They ordered a lot, and after checking the specs they rejected the whole lot. Talked to them on Tuesday and they said they have NO ETA on a new shipment of cams. They have reached out to other producers and the jury is out. Sounds like a long wait is instore for my engine!
 
70dart340 said:
Those will look dead stock, yet allow me a better, stock looking, 15" rear. Thanks, gentlemen. I have a new stealth plan now. Thanks to all for your advice.
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If you're talkin about the plain steelies, the stock 9" dog dishes will fit on them too. lol
 
RustyRatRod said:
If you're talkin about the plain steelies, the stock 9" dog dishes will fit on them too. lol
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That's what I'm looking for. I can put a set of restored ralleys(I have two sets I restored) but I love the idea of a set of SBP steelies with my poverty caps with trim rings, and a performance 15 inch tire. It might help the rake look, too. Thanks to all. Time to contact Summit.
 
70dart340 said:
That's what I'm looking for. I can put a set of restored ralleys(I have two sets I restored) but I love the idea of a set of SBP steelies with my poverty caps with trim rings, and a performance 15 inch tire. It might help the rake look, too. Thanks to all. Time to contact Summit.
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I think Mopar rallys look like total *** on everything they ever came on. lol An unwiped ***.
 
Your opinion, your car. I like the correct A body Ralleys with the light argent center caps on the '70. That said, I love my body painted steelies with the poverty caps. I have two sets of those, too.
 
thesiren74 said:
My brother had pretty good luck with those on 67 barracuda 410 stroker.
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As previously stated i'm sure they might work fine on cars that don't have any power, step up to high 900 hp range and you will understand why I said they suck and that you would have to step up to a real drag radial in that same tire size..
 
'68cuda416 said:
As previously stated i'm sure they might work fine on cars that don't have any power, step up to high 900 hp range and you will understand why I said they suck and that you would have to step up to a real drag radial in that same tire size..
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I’ve seen 400 HP cars not hook on Nitto’s. Straight junk.
 
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