Recent content by Ricks72Chlgr440

That's what my dentist told me too!

The electric compressors are not the best for your setup. Vintage Air uses the Sanden compressor which is what you want. They can likely also provide the necessary brackets. You will need at least a different crank pulley so do your homework & get the right parts so everything aligns. I went...

I believe the HP manifolds have a 2.5" opening.

Hey, naps are part of my daily routine, when I can sneak one in! I work on my cars early in the morning when its cool, then do more inside activities... including naps, after that!

No problem. Overall the headers went in pretty easily. Had some cheap hedman headers on my 69 Charger 440 back in the 80's. Those REALLY cooked my starter so yanked them and went back to stock. Hot rodding is fun, until it's not!!!

I was using the TTI headers (440-178) on my 72 Challenger. The PS clearance is fine. I just pulled the headers off & will sell them because I'm going back to the HP manifolds. Yes, they make the engine performance excellent but at a cost. One tube almost touches the mini starter and makes it get...

Well done! Peace of mind!

Are you using 12 point ARP bolts? If so with the loctite and they are still coming loose the only thing left is there must be something wrong with the TC threads.

The Driven BR breakin oil says to change it & filter out no more than 400 miles. I would do that, then put in good oil like the Driven 15w-40 for example, then change it again at no more than 1500 miles. The first few oil changes ensure the breakin particles are thoroughly flushed from the...

The fan needs to be about 50% in the shroud to pull maximum air. The picture looks like your fan is not quite there. If you have room you could install a spacer to move the fan closer to the radiator. Low speed cooling is often lack of airflow through the radiator. I have the Blueprint 408 in my...

The 3.23 is an excellent ratio for you too, fellow Texan!

Sad. I think many lawyers will have a special (hot) place in the after life. So many want the "big hit" they won't even consider the small potatoes. My son's truck was hit by the father of a famous San Antonio Spurs player years ago. Clearly at fault. The police shook his hand, smiled, and he...

Exactly. IMO the stroker kits are the very best bang for the bucks. I have a 512 in my 72 and it's an animal.

Wow! At that depth I bet you could hear an echo when talking near them!

That engine was oil starved. Look at the cam and valley. They are dry, very dry. The fact that the cam thrust plate was not installed caused all the oil pressure to bleed off thru the front galley holes instead of the rest of the engine. That engine must come out and be torn down now. Likely...