’71 ‘Cuda Spring Relocation
Tech Question
Mark Cash, Cypress, TX, 71 Plym Cuda 440
I want to install leaf a spring relocation kit on my '71'Cuda 440 for extra tire width. Can I still use my rear sway bar that cameon the car? Should I order standard or heavy…
’78 Cordoba A/C
Tech Question
Dave Sowles, Langley, BC, 1978, Chrysler, Cordoba, 400
I'm 15 years old and I bought this car a week ago. The seller said the A/C hasn't worked for as long as he remembers. I was wondering how to remove all the A/C…
Gears For 8-1/4″ Rear
Tech Question
Darryl Pyle, Dunnville, 1970, dodge, charger, 318
Will 2.45 and 3.21 interchange in an 8.25 b body rear?
Darryl-
In a word: yes. Any ratio will fit the housing fine. But the 2.45:1 gearsetrequires a…
383 Cam Kit And Lifters
Tech Question
Rick Blose, Jamestown, NY, 1965, Plymouth, Belvedere, 383
My Belvedere has a '66 383 in it and the cam went bad. Ihave a new 1970 440 crane cam kit I'd like to put in it but I was told I'dhave to buy new lifters…
518 Trans For 340
Tech Question
Lowell Grasse, Didsbury, AB, 1970, Plymouth, Satellite, 340
How Hard is it to put in an automatic tranmission withoverdrive from a newer pick-up? I have 4:10 rear end, and a 4th gear wouldbe nice.
We've…
360 valvetrain noise
Tech Question
Ricardo Maya, Monterrey, Mexico, 1976 Plymouth Duster 360
Hello guys. Please i need your help. I have a Comp XE268 camin my 360-LA with stock heads, stock rockers, stock rocker shafts, andCompCams pushrods of 7.550"…
Rhoads Lifters For 440
Tech Question
Steven L. McIver, Poplar Bluff, MO
Rick, I want to compliment you on your fine magazine. I especially enjoy the tech articles and Tech-Topics column.
I would like your opinion on Rhoads lifters. I have a 1969 Road…
340 Engine Misfire
Tech Question
Maris Cherup, Newark OH, 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
I have a 1973 Duster 340, original motor, it has startedmissing. I have tuned it up: basic plugs wires, rotor, and cap. Noimprovement, so now I have pulled all plug…
318 Hop-Up
Tech Question
Timothy O'Toole, Bakersfield, CA
Rick, I recently bought a 1988 318 2Bbl motor (from a Fifth Avenue) with very low mileage. I was planning on mildly hotting it up before swapping it in place of my tired '72 318 in my…
’96 Ram Trans Hanging up
Tech Question
Wes Johnson, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2
I just bought a 96 Ram extended cab long box with 156,000miles on it. Truck runs great except for one issue with the tranny (46RE).As you are accelerating up…