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    New 512 build planning

    If the breather AND the PCV are together, how does that vent the crankcase? How does that work compared to having the breather and PCV valve on opposite sides of the engine? What am I missing?
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    New 512 build planning

    Can I ask a question about your crankcase ventilation? I don't see a breather unless that is one under the PCV. If so, how does that work to vent the crankcase? If it's not a breather, shouldn't there be a breather on the opposite valve cover?
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    New 512 build planning

    Is the top radiator hose kinked just above the thermostat?
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    Committed to building a new 440 for my car. How to choose a block?

    Which block doesn't matter much as long as it's not got problems. Stay with as small an overbore as you can and don't out think it. As long as you have a good machine shop that knows what they are doing, you will be fine. What heads are you thinking? Too bad you are so far away. I have a 500"...
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    New here, but long time Mopar owner

    Maybe bring back the way it's been for decades; friends who are gone now, KOS or heads up racing where you have an opponent rather than this E.T. 'run against yourself' style of racing, shows with cars that the guys BUILT rather than BOUGHT, talking to people who were interested and...
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    Issues with bogging and suspected fuel pump output...

    Checking whether your carb is getting enough fuel is simple enough. Many parts stores will rent a vacuum/pressure gage. Just 'T' it in anywhere between the pump and carb. Then you can take a length of hose from the 'T' to the gage which I usually just tape to the windshield where I can watch it...
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    New here, but long time Mopar owner

    Hi guys! 2025 will mark my last year as a Mopar owner after more than 50 years. I have just aged out. I haven't raced in over a decade, very few of my buddies have muscle cars anymore, grandkids take up so much time, my son has no interest in these dinosaurs, and frankly I just don't want to...
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