Bruceynz
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the forum, been around mopars for a while even though I live in New Zealand, USA cars here have quite a following here although they are not technically allowed on the road here because they are left hand drive the government makes allowances for private imports to be used here, there are some catches to it, like age of car and how long you have to keep it for, but all good we are allowed them.
I imported for myself a 1983 Cordoba, I found the build sheet and it has the 7.25" rear end, have heard they are not to strong but hey this car has done 73,000 miles and the rear end is quiet! How strong are they, will it handle an RV grind cam and a 4bbl carb and intake?
I have sitting in my parts bin, Holley 1850s, Edelbrock Performer intake, new distributor and module, cam shaft, lifters, springs, doubler roller timing chain, harden push rods etc. I don't have to run the cats here so they will come out and a nice flowing exhaust will go on, the factory one is so restrictive. Cam specs below.
I know my cam is not a HP cam, but its not HP that breaks things, I don't do burn outs or loose traction, all driving will be on the road, am I likely to kill my 7.25" with my proposed setup?
Many Thanks in advance for all your help and advice.
Bruce
I am new to the forum, been around mopars for a while even though I live in New Zealand, USA cars here have quite a following here although they are not technically allowed on the road here because they are left hand drive the government makes allowances for private imports to be used here, there are some catches to it, like age of car and how long you have to keep it for, but all good we are allowed them.
I imported for myself a 1983 Cordoba, I found the build sheet and it has the 7.25" rear end, have heard they are not to strong but hey this car has done 73,000 miles and the rear end is quiet! How strong are they, will it handle an RV grind cam and a 4bbl carb and intake?
I have sitting in my parts bin, Holley 1850s, Edelbrock Performer intake, new distributor and module, cam shaft, lifters, springs, doubler roller timing chain, harden push rods etc. I don't have to run the cats here so they will come out and a nice flowing exhaust will go on, the factory one is so restrictive. Cam specs below.
Camshaft Kit Part Number | Application | Power Range | Idle Quality/special requirements | Valve Lift Int/Exh | Duration Adv. Int/Exh in degrees | Duration @.050 Int/Exh in degrees | Lobe Centerline |
CK3004-1 | SB Chrysler 273 318 340 360 with hydraulic flat tappets | idle-4400 rpm | Good torque, good pulling, offroad and highway mileage. Smooth idle | 420/443 | 278/278 | 204/214 | 112 |
I know my cam is not a HP cam, but its not HP that breaks things, I don't do burn outs or loose traction, all driving will be on the road, am I likely to kill my 7.25" with my proposed setup?
Many Thanks in advance for all your help and advice.
Bruce