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  1. rcmaniac791

    K-car brake booster question

    Perfect. Thanks for all the info everyone. Looks like I’ll be getting a new booster soon...
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    K-car brake booster question

    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...
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    Magnum 360 swap questions

    That's all I needed to know. Thanks Bud.
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    Magnum 360 swap questions

    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?
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    Magnum 360 swap questions

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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.
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    Help me ease my mind.......Rod Knock???

    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...
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    cheap header thoughts?

    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.
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    What to do with my 318

    This is a super interesting thread so I'm just here to follow.....
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    Rear end tag deciphering

    The fluid was changed when I first got the car in 2013, but that was almost 30,000 miles ago, and I wanted to inspect the rear since the 7 1/4 is not known to be the strongest axle. I do like to keep things well-maintained! The shop that did the work originally lathered on the RTV for the diff...
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    Rear end tag deciphering

    That makes sense. The DOM for the car is February of 1984, so that fits perfectly.
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    Rear end tag deciphering

    Ok, so I recently serviced the rear end in the 5th (7 1/4 w/ 2.26 gear) and while I'm unimpressed with the gear ratio, I noticed 2 tags on the rear end. I expected one of them there for the gear ratio, but I wasn't expecting 2. I'll post the pics below. Looks like one of them says 2.2 (probably...
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    cheap header thoughts?

    stumbled across these on the old interwebs: Long Tube Exhaust Headers Fits Dodge Chrysler Plymouth Small Block 318 340 360 | eBay I'm having a stainless system made up in about a month and I'm thinking about replacing the manifolds due to condition and some minor exhaust leaks. I don't have...
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    7 1/4 rear end fluid capacity

    Perfect. Thank you.
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    7 1/4 rear end fluid capacity

    Getting ready to do some servicing to the 5th, and it's been a hot minute since I've serviced the rear end. I know that I need 80w90 gear oil, but I don't have my FSM with me, so can someone tell me how much fluid I need to get? Thanks guys.
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    Parts DYI Project 4U

    I very well may have to clean up one of my original valve covers........
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    The Nicest Fifth Avenue Ever?

    Wow this really struck some interest. It's interesting to hear everyone's perspectives. I've watched some youtube videos of Flemings, and the guy seems greasy. He also doesn't know what he is talking about most of the time. This car does look very nice, but I have the suspicion that we may not...
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    The Nicest Fifth Avenue Ever?

    founds this while perusing the interwebs as you do. Could this mean that the value is going up for these cars, or is this seller on something? I mean, asking $16,900??? That's something. Anyways, take a look for yourself: 1985 Chrysler Fifth Ave | 1985 Chrysler 5th ave,lowest miles in the world...
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