ZR9B
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Damn!!!!! Nice job!!!
First car!!!
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JDmac72chrgr
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Car is just "PLUM CRAZY" NICE/SWEET!!! Get out there and drive dat thing young man!!! School?? You better study real hard to get an "A" in "RUBBER STRIPES ON PAVEMENT" class, make us proud son!!!
Welcome from PA - nice car!
You talk about eventually getting a bigger engine. That's fine, and many have transplanted a big block into their cars. But, doing this means new motor mounts, new brackets for alternator, A/C (if present), power steering, etc. You will also need a new transmission, maybe linkage, etc. You probably need to change the torsion bars as well. The bottom line is there is a LOT of stuff to change if you change from a small block to a big block.
However, don't overlook the power and benefits of a small block. A small block weighs less and will help the car's handling. All the accessories you have will continue to fit. I have a big block 70 Road Runner and a small block 73 Road Runner. In the 73, I just built the 340 into a 416 cubic inch stroker. I am still just breaking it in, but man it runs STRONG! I am super pleased with it. So bottom line is if you eventually work to improve the power of your car, please be sure to consider a stroker small block.
Regardless of all that, best of luck with your car - it looks great!
You talk about eventually getting a bigger engine. That's fine, and many have transplanted a big block into their cars. But, doing this means new motor mounts, new brackets for alternator, A/C (if present), power steering, etc. You will also need a new transmission, maybe linkage, etc. You probably need to change the torsion bars as well. The bottom line is there is a LOT of stuff to change if you change from a small block to a big block.
However, don't overlook the power and benefits of a small block. A small block weighs less and will help the car's handling. All the accessories you have will continue to fit. I have a big block 70 Road Runner and a small block 73 Road Runner. In the 73, I just built the 340 into a 416 cubic inch stroker. I am still just breaking it in, but man it runs STRONG! I am super pleased with it. So bottom line is if you eventually work to improve the power of your car, please be sure to consider a stroker small block.
Regardless of all that, best of luck with your car - it looks great!
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