Recent content by rcmaniac791

Perfect. Thanks for all the info everyone. Looks like I’ll be getting a new booster soon...

Hey everyone, So I’m trying to install Mopar Performance aluminum valve covers on my 318, and they hit the brake booster. I’m pretty sure I read that a K-car booster will bolt up with some modifications to where the petal connects. But I just wanted to make sure that the bolt pattern is the...

That's all I needed to know. Thanks Bud.

Yes, but just for my pea brain to understand, even though the 2 measurements I found are slightly different, the ATP flex plate will fit the stock converter the A998?

So I'm just tossing around the idea of swapping in a magnum 360 crate engine into my car, and I've had a question arise about the flex plate. I know that I need an externally balanced magnum flex plate, and according to magnumswap.com, I can't use an LA 360 flex plate, but rather a magnum...

The engine doesn't use any oil, however, when I start the car, it takes 5-7 seconds for the oil pressure light to go out. Without checking the oil pressure with a gauge, I'm guessing I have low oil pressure. The engine makes all kinds of noises while the oil pressure is coming up. I still may...

Ok everyone, if you're still interested, here's the verdict. I took it to one of two shops that I trust with the car, and they inspected and listened for 3 days. they did not hear the noise coming from the bell housing, rather they did hear it coming from the oil pan. So my fear is...

I watched the damper while I heard the knock, and I didn't see it move even in the slightest. I looked at it with a flashlight and used the timing cover as a focal point. Makes sense since I confused the noise with rod knock to begin with. Once I have the time to tear into it and get it solved...

I talked to the full time mechanic at the research farm that I work at, who has a vast history working on all brands of vehicles, mostly domestic, and after he listened to the noise for about 5 or so minutes he was leaning towards a cracked flexplate. Something new that has developed is when...

This is great to hear. Anytime that I go anywhere near the throttle, the noise goes away. You can probably hear that in the video that I posted above. As far as the timing chain goes..............I will probably do a timing set sooner or later, and I'd like to change to a roller cam setup and...

Ok. I'm super relieved to hear that that's more than likely the issue and not a bottom-end noise. I'll try to get under the car and inspect in the next couple of days.

I bet you're right. I had the trans rebuilt a year ago and have put about 4,000 miles on it. they replaced the converter so i bet something came loose. Anyways, I found 2 youtube videos that sound exactly like how my car sounds: Here's a quick video from earlier today. I start out in...

Well, here it goes: The car (1984 chrysler fifth avenue, stock 318, stock drivetrain, just hit 80,000 miles) has been running great until about a month ago, when I accidentally put mobil semi-synthetic 10w-30 in the car during an oil change. (they need to label the bottles better). When I...

They honestly look better than I expected. How badly do headers drag on these cars? My front is lowered about an inch so just curious on clearance.

This is a super interesting thread so I'm just here to follow.....