**1970 Dodge Charger STUDENT build!!! matching numbers! (teacher posting)**

[DeltaV]

Looking for recommendations on a torque converter.

Manufacturer or specs?
For sure, ask the transmission guy that built your transmission about TC specs & manufacturers.

Also, see these posts from FABO:

Post in thread '904 torque converter stall speed' 904 torque converter stall speed


Post in thread '904 torque converter stall speed' 904 torque converter stall speed

Believe currently a 2.76 set of gears.

My two B-bodies have 3.21 & 3.23 gears. My '70 Charger 383-4V, 4 speed will get a minimum of 3.55 gears. I won't be driving it on the interstate and so 3.91 gears are an option for me. Sure-grip of course.

You'll need at least a 3000 stall converter and 3.91 or deeper gears

I pretty much agree, but I would (off the cuff) say somewhere between 3200 & 3500. A set of 3.91 gears would be fun for sure.

 

[DeltaV]

I guess matching numbers isn't much popular anymore?

It depends on who you ask.

 

[chargervert]

I guess matching numbers isn't much popular anymore?

Matching numbers is important on factory high performance cars,not so much on a 318 car.

 

[Derwud]

I guess matching numbers isn't much popular anymore?

Depends on the package.. 383-440-426 yes, even a Slant Six with 3 spd manual, sure. 318 Auto, Not really unless it tells more of a story of the car and option package.

I have a 540 in my car, but the stock block is in my Garage.. Only the Axle housing is stock now..

Will I buy tickets for the drawing, absolutely, but if I wan, that 318 is the first thing to go...

P.S. I went to High School and JC Auto Shop, thank you for what you are doing.

 

[Billccm]

I'm buying my usual 3 tickets and if I win the 318 will be just fine for me.

 

[Justasgood]

I'm buying my usual 3 tickets and if I win the 318 will be just fine for me.

Tickets? where is that info? Also, Great job and it is refreshing to see youngsters involved in the greatest trade imaginable.

 

[Billccm]

I'm on the mailing list as I've supported the raffle for years.
Website below

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[SpartanGarage]

Tickets? where is that info? Also, Great job and it is refreshing to see youngsters involved in the greatest trade imaginable.

They won’t be available until Feb 2026.

 

[SpartanGarage]

Depends on the package.. 383-440-426 yes, even a Slant Six with 3 spd manual, sure. 318 Auto, Not really unless it tells more of a story of the car and option package.

I have a 540 in my car, but the stock block is in my Garage.. Only the Axle housing is stock now..

Will I buy tickets for the drawing, absolutely, but if I wan, that 318 is the first thing to go...

P.S. I went to High School and JC Auto Shop, thank you for what you are doing.

The 318 will be 400-450 horses.

 

[SpartanGarage]

This was on last Wednesday night.. Hope to have color soon!

 

[Kern Dog]

The 318 will be 400-450 horses.

Again, to get to that number with a 318 requires RPM. The short stroke limits torque. I have a 383 with a 280/474 cam and I strongly doubt it makes 400 HP. It is slow from a dead stop even with 3.91 gears. Once over 3000, it starts to feel alive.
You will not get to 400 HP without aggressive cam timing and cylinder head flow. This means higher RPM, that means you'll need a looser converter and deeper axle gearing.
I am not trying to be rude here, I'm just stating known facts. I do wish you luck, it would be nice to see a streetable 318 that can outrun a big block.

 

[Coelacanth]

This was on last Wednesday night.. Hope to have color soon!

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Bodywork is coming along nicely. Rear valance, corners and lower rear quarters were a major problem area with Grendel...looking forward to updates!