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How to make old Mopars better?

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First off dont say efi that is not the old way. Points and dual and more is better. Transmission wise an 833 or a a Tremic 5 or 6?
 
Nitrous! Lots of nitrous! Big CID Gen II Hemi also helps. While we’re at it: Modern brakes, tubular K-member, forget the 8.75 and go Dana, stop bitching about carburetor problems when you run a mechanical pump and no regulator…. Actually, stop bitching about carbs period. If you can’t work on them, don’t run one. Spend money on good headers. Exhaust leaks sound like crap! Hook up the damn transmission throttle and stop posting, “what’s wrong with my 727.” Nothing! You are wrong with the 727…. I need some sleep.
 
Nitrous! Lots of nitrous! Big CID Gen II Hemi also helps. While we’re at it: Modern brakes, tubular K-member, forget the 8.75 and go Dana, stop bitching about carburetor problems when you run a mechanical pump and no regulator…. Actually, stop bitching about carbs period. If you can’t work on them, don’t run one. Spend money on good headers. Exhaust leaks sound like crap! Hook up the damn transmission throttle and stop posting, “what’s wrong with my 727.” Nothing! You are wrong with the 727…. I need some sleep.
Thats bitching you have no idea lol.
 
Nitrous! Lots of nitrous! Big CID Gen II Hemi also helps. While we’re at it: Modern brakes, tubular K-member, forget the 8.75 and go Dana, stop bitching about carburetor problems when you run a mechanical pump and no regulator…. Actually, stop bitching about carbs period. If you can’t work on them, don’t run one. Spend money on good headers. Exhaust leaks sound like crap! Hook up the damn transmission throttle and stop posting, “what’s wrong with my 727.” Nothing! You are wrong with the 727…. I need some sleep.
Asshat.
 
Do you think factory did the best job?
They build cars for drive as a way of transportation , never was the intention of the factory that this cars last more then 50 years, we all have seen perfect examples of restoration they look beautiful when display, few of them get driven, upgrade your car and drive it like you stole it.
 
Best upgrades to make an old Mopar more enjoyable.

Disk brakes.
O.D. transmission (TKO 600 or T56 for me).
Fuel system upgrade.
Complete suspension overhaul.


That's where I'd spend my money. Fuel system upgrade.. what I'm referring to is the vapor lock issue that's so prevalent today with ethenol fuel. Insulate the carb (phenolic spacer) and run an electric fuel pump with a return style regulator.. this should almost completely take care of those issues. This has been my #1 headache, I've done everything except the electric pump and return line but still have the occasional vapor lock in stopped traffic. Very embarrassing and frustrating!
 
As posted yes, disks, dual reservoir, suspension upgrades front & rear, FF steering, radial tires widest that fits well, LED lights, electronic ignition, new harnesses…most of this I’ve done and doubt the ’63 drove and handled anywhere near as well as it does 58 years later..
 
You are all wrong- sub frame connectors. And I'm sticking to it!
 
Safety first if you don't have it a disk brake conversion, bigger torsion bars ,new suspension bushings, and a bigger sway bar.
For sure you need to do this stuff first, especially brakes. Before you add more go, you need more WHOA! Read up on Kern Dogs spread about the Tremec swap. He leaves nothing out unlike the instructions that come with it. Boot your old wiring harnesses and update to new. That way you'll cut down chasing electrical gremlins or maybe even stop them. Add more grounds to the the than what it has. This will also put the kibosh on electric gremlins. Add structure improvements. Frame connectors, torque boxes etc.
 

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For sure you need to do this stuff first, especially brakes. Before you add more go, you need more WHOA! Read up on Kern Dogs spread about the Tremec swap. He leaves nothing out unlike the instructions that come with it. Boot your old wiring harnesses and update to new. That way you'll cut down chasing electrical gremlins or maybe even stop them. Add more grounds to the the than what it has. This will also put the kibosh on electric gremlins. Add structure improvements. Frame connectors, torque boxes etc.
I really enjoy how Greg build jigsaw, a car just for fun, he went the affordable/well done/ stuff @Kern Dog
 
Console with java cup holders..
 
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