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Yes, that's a new one.
I prefer the solid state regulator with a Squareback style alternator.
They work better than the points style grounded field setup.
The 340 is using the Petronix distributor previously installed in the former 318 which never had a problem. This new rebuild will not stay running for more than a couple of seconds. I am turning the key on and then using a remote starter switch which I believe would indicate it is not the...
Quick update, I spent some time yesterday checking these things out and got to the point of being comfortable enough for a test. Lo and behold, @Iroc78 appears to have been correct about the regulator simply being prone to smoking a bit when you first use it. Never thought I would have to...
Roller cam started in 83-85-ish.
Really just a wear/longevity upgrade as it had the same or very similar specs as the HFT cam it replaced.
Still cool for small upgrade potential.
TBI EFI around 88/89.
3.9 is a 318 missing two cylinders.
Same water pump, timing cover, accessories, etc.
Perf is...
8 years later from starting this thread... I have answers to share! Based on everything I've gone through with the different engine builds in the same car... I'mma call it 650 HP is the max a stock block can reliably handle and actually stay together. I wrote up an entire tech article on my...
Those all sound like they will work. I'm not sure when 318 got roller cam, or FI even. But at least the driveline would be sound, don't know much about the 3.9 also,