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    RestoMod Electrical Upgrades - Conversions to Newer Technologies

    I don't know, but I'll watch this thread. Are you keeping the BCM for power locks, windows, security system?
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    Let's just talk cash money. How much to covert a 1970 Coronet 500 to a 5 or 6 speed manual?

    I think the Keisler SS-700 5-Speed (made by Legend Gear and Transmission) was around $7,000 also and that was using the original 833 mechanical clutch pedals and linkage, but everything else was new, flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, transmission, driveshaft, trans support, and such. Had to cut...
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    Battery tender

    I looked at Amazon to see when I bought my Deltron 4 bank Battery Tender that still works fine today. Ordered Dec 10, 2012. The price is nearly the same as it was 12 years ago, $184.95 on Amazon. I ordered it with some 25-foot extension cables to connect multiple vehicles in the shop.
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    489 center section

    most likely it can be rebuilt unless the caps/adjusters are totally rotted away
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    How much carb is too much carb

    The altitude kills vacuum readings, the reading is actually pressure differential. I don't think I have seen 15+ inches of vacuum on any of my older V-8 engines at 6,000 ft altitude. Connecting the vacuum advance to full manifold vacuum should help idle / low speed compared to the ported vacuum...
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    How much carb is too much carb

    Why I was mentioning tuning the idle/transition circuit is that at low speeds, under around 40 MPH, with a large carb you are mostly running on the transition circuit and really not into the main metering because the throttle blades are just slightly cracked open. A smaller carb will hurt...
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    400 engine (512 stroker) replacing 440 and 4 speed. Please educate me

    The 4.25" stroker crank for the 440 I have from 440 source was drilled for the pilot bearing, but not finished to size. The hole needed to be reamed to size for the pilot bearing to press-in correctly. When I changed from the 833 4-speed to the 5-speed OD transmission, the transmission kit came...
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    Valve cover gaskets 440 cork or rubber or something else?

    The Blue Moroso valve cover gaskets are pretty good, and can be re-used as noted. The trick with the cork gaskets is to not overtighten them. use some blue loctite on the valve cover bolts to keep them from loosining, and use an inch-pound torque wrench to tighten them to factory spec. I'd...
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    How much carb is too much carb

    You likely need at least 16 degrees initial timing. I usually run a lower vacuum power valve at these high altitudes. Make sure fuel pressure and float level are correct. Now, the real stuff. Pull carb and check how much of the transition slot is exposed. It's not unusual to have to drill the...
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    To 512 or not

    the 512 kits are pretty easy to do, just get the correct pistons for the compression ratio you want (will depend on cylinder head volumes too.)
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    Wire an entire Charger?

    Question for those who used the aftermarket type wiring; Did you use bulkhead connector and make plug-in harnesses, or just go directly to the lights, ignition and such? If you went direct, what was used as the firewall pass-through to protect the wires and seal the firewall? When I did the Ron...
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    Wire an entire Charger?

    The factory reproduction harnesses from M&H (Year One) is usually the best option. It seems expensive up front, but includes all the correct connectors and dash / rear light sockets. The higher end custom non-stock wiring kits are good if you want custom wiring and adding many extra features...
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    Semi-Retirement Jobs

    A few years back, I worked a part time job for an autobody shop. They did alot of work for car rental companies and needed extra help picking up and returning the vehicles. Got paid per trip, so as long as they were busy, could make some extra money.
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    Pinging 505 help

    I though about getting the next larger size cam, my 505 stroker is about 10.3:1 compression, and the XE286HR-10 has plenty of low end torque. I can shift to the 5th gear overdrive (5-speed manual Legend Gear and Transmission 700 transmission) at 1,500 RPM (about 50 MPH) and still accelerate...
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    Optimum Compression Ratio for 383/432 Stroker Build

    The 9.8:1 would be a good ratio with those heads, camshaft, and pump gas.
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    Pinging 505 help

    I googled those pistons and they are flat tops. I think your compression ratio is about 1/2 point higher than you think. The 505" 440 stroker in my Coronet has the same Comp XR286HR-10 cam. That engine has 440 source stealth heads and Icon 17cc dish pistons, so it has a little bit of quench...
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    Where are reputable engine builders?

    Was a long time ago when I got my short block from them. Chuck Senator was running the place before Mike took over.
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    Oil foam in diff normal

    I recommend the RedLine synthetic gear oils. Red Line Synthetic Oil. Gear Oil I have no association with them, just been using their products for over 30 years after switching from Amsoil. Amsoil is good too, but back in the 1980's you had to get it through their multi-level distributors List...
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    Where are reputable engine builders?

    Is Muscle Motors in Lansing, MI still around? I got my first 451 stroker 400 from them back in the 1990's
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