Recent content by 451Mopar

On the rotor phasing, If using the Hyperspark Distributor I believe the rotor is already phased correctly? On the Sniper with Hyperspark, it seemed to run fine, but I didn't actually check the rotor phasing on that setup. If using a MSD distributor, you need to remove the advance bushing and...

Which MSD? Ready to run or CD box? With the CD box the Ballast resistor no longer connects to the ignition coil, but can be left in place, just disconnected from the coil. With the Ready To run Distributor they want you to by-pass the ballast resistor for full power at the coil positive...

I like the RTE limiters. Back in the day, I did a few liner regulator conversions. I always added a heat sink to those because they current limit when they get hot which could give false low gauge readings. If the linear regulator use the lower end regulator chip (usually rated at 1-Amp, but...

The new extra thick timing chain covers and oil pans are really nice. the stampings are alot cleaner than the low cost thinner versions. The quality really depends on the part and who the source vendor was. Often they advertise both a lower cost and higher cost part. Here I reviewed the new...

I think alot of the technology is making us dumber. Many younger generation can't read a map, use a compass, navigate, or even know the basics behind much of the technology. It also seems to make education a joke as many students just Google answers or have AI do homework. I got fooled at work...

Alot depends on how much voltage the MSD or EFI needs to see to know the key is on. Because the Ballast resistor is fairly low resistance, when cranking the car and all the power is on the coil side of the ballast resistor, current will back-flow through the ballast resistor to the ignition 1...

The cost of the Holley drop in fuel pump is expensive because the hydromat pickup sock is expensive. A Spectra Premium CR9CFI (In tank 255 lph welbro pump fuel tank) is $420.91 on Amazon. Amazon.com: Spectra Premium (CR9CFI) Classic Injection Fuel Tank : Automotive Looks like they have one...

Buddy had bent some pushrods. We checked everything and found no problems with interference, but the pushrods were the wrong length, and I think a thinner wall thickness, maybe 0.060"? Measured for correct length and got the 0.083" wall pushrods from Smith Brothers (pushrods.net) and no more...

Thanks. My planet wasn't totally stripped, just a few splines fell out when I removed it. It was the factory 4-pinion version. Caught it when upgrading the transmission for the new bigger stroker. That is when I upgraded the sprag and drum. I wasn't planning to upgrade the planetary gear as...

Maybe I just had bad luck with my planetary gear. The aluminum splines were cracked and falling out on my slow 11 second 4,200 pound car, and that was just foot brake bracket racing, no trans brake.

The aluminum front planetary gear is another part, the splines can strip out with high HP. The heavier the vehicle, the more stress on the parts. The Low band apply valve body, Billet Front Drum, and Drag Sprag (Cope) or Super Sprag (A&A) are upgrades for safety to prevent drum explosions. It's...

I was going to say R/T Specialities: R/T Specialties - Mopar Fasteners, Clips & Hardware but they are out of stock on the 1968 to 1970 window clips. I'd like to know also, along with the screws with the sealer on them? Was looking at the R/T specialities, and they may have them in a kit? the...

I think the 440 Source Engine block is supposed to be for sale in 2026? What do the Trick Flow 295cc heads flow? Found a chart showing 376 cfm? The Hughes CNC Ported Victor MW heads flow around 400 cfm. Looks like Trick Flow also has a new "R-Series" low deck intake manifold for the 270 and...

Sounds like you got a good deal!

Been awhile since I bought Edelbrock parts, but Have been burned by Holley with their lax quality control. I won't install a Holley carb out of the box anymore. I will tear it apart and check that it is clean and all the holes cleared of debris before installing them. Same with oil pumps. take...