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Several things could cause that. Idle speed too high. Engine timing is off. Engine valves and pistons have deposits that cause a hot spot. Pull a couple of plugs and look at their condition. That will tell a lot. Definitely use higher octane fuel if you can get it in CA. Until you get this...

Exactly. The shop I use is always really busy so thinking they just quickly built it and out the door. It takes a little longer to use plastigauge for bearing clearance but I doubt it was done. I know Mopar Joe said one time he sent back bearings in a stroker kit because they did not provide the...

It is weird to have to tell a seasoned shop "how to build", but they often have younger inexperienced guys doing much of the work now. In my case, I trusted the local builder to assemble my stroker. They did just that, assemble. My bearing clearance must be quite large due to the low oil...

Yes, 20 hot idle. I'd be concerned about running 40 straight weight oil since it does take awhile to flow when its cold. You don't want to delay getting lube to the engine. The 15w/40 works for me but you could also use 20w/50 if you're really concerned. At least the 15 I use or the 20 would...

My builder said to use 10w/30 but both the idle and higher RPM pressure was too low for me. I moved up to GP-1 15w/40 and that brought the idle pressure up to around 20 and the highway pressure to about 50. I also changed the pressure spring to the black hemi at the same time. Still using the...

I agree I *should* be able. The guy who restored the car put on new rear fenders. The inside of the fenders rubs the tires so I had to roll them a little to clear the 245's.

I run the Nitto 555's on my 72 with 17x8 rear wheels. They have much better traction than the tires that were on there. I can only fit 245's on the back so am limited on width. I really could use a lot more meat on the back as traction is a real challenge in my Challenger!!!

Reasonable pricing on quality headers is what you want to spend. I've used the Dougs D453 with great success and TTI also has a set that would work for you. Really depends on if you want them ceramic coated or just plain. The plain ones come black but it is only shipping paint that will quickly...

Thanks Terry!

Thanks Terry. What size rubber hose goes on the vent nipples on the tank?

Is the vent nipple 1/4 also?

Need to run a hard line from the mech fuel pump area to the side of the tank that would connect to one of the 4 tank vents tubes? What size tubing should I use? This is in prep for a return regulator setup.

And if you ever want to get the digital fan controller, you'll need to have it in a spot where you can reach it to hold down the set button while you turn on the key. The DD instrument cluster comes with a toggle switch for this same purpose but the fan controller has a button. Odd to me why I...

In addition to what's been said; be sure to check the integrity of the wiring harness under the dash, engine compartment, and all the way back through the trunk. With it all out you may want to upgrade the system to handle the loads of today's equipment the factory never forsaw. I have a 1970...

Bottom line is to TAKE YOUR TIME with the process. Work the aluminum gently until it fits nicely into the plastic housing. At that point the tabs will align properly with the slots in the housing. I removed the standard instrument cluster in my Challenger and went to the rallye style (using...

Yeah to each their own. I enjoyed manual trans until my knee started to give out in stop & go traffic and I was not sure I would get home. A well built automatic with shift kit & nice converter is a blast to drive, probably weighs a lot less, and can be driven by my wife... well maybe!

Oh man I'm exhausted just reading thru the list!!!

Having a vapor return from the fuel filter, for example, is important especially during hot weather to prevent vapor lock.

If you want to keep the system 100% original then you'll need to replace the canister. If originality is not important to you then I would remove the vent lines going to the carb and plug them. Get a fuel filter to replace the one you currently have (that just has an in and out nipple) with the...

Personally I would not mess with the canister. I would either install a fuel filter with a return line (preferred) or use a pressure regulator with a bypass port. I would disconnect the vapor return line at the tank and get some compressed air and blow that line out. No telling how many little...