1974 Plymouth Roadrunner

hjworton · Post by **hjworton** » Fri Mar 15, 13 9:46 pm

Dont necessarily want the cheapest option, just trying to stay fairly sane. I like the idea of dropping another mill in rather than trying to tune the 318 - I'd quite like to keep hold of that...never know when it might come in handy.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sat Mar 16, 13 7:17 am

If you're feeling flush, buy those listed Ali Eddy heads for a Grand and build the motor around it!
If that's beyond your budget, try to find a good set of heads that are already 'done' ie good valve job, seat etc as building good heads from scratch can be expensive.

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Sat Mar 16, 13 7:45 am

Miles wrote

If that's beyond your budget, try to find a good set of heads that are already 'done' ie good valve job, seat etc as building good heads from scratch can be expensive.

That's what has been done to that engine that I am selling. The heads have been rebuilt and valve job and porting done

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sat Mar 16, 13 7:55 am

Really, Dave, whats not to like?
Sounds like just the Job.
Of Mr Horton doesnt need it, is Dave81 aware? Would really wake his Dart up!

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Sat Mar 16, 13 8:06 am

Hi Miles Picture of the heads before bolted to car

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Sat Mar 16, 13 8:08 am

Oops I mean engine

Pete_B · Post by **Pete_B** » Sat Mar 16, 13 10:17 am

Hj, have you spoken to Jon? He does seem to be the master of getting small blocks to go fast, that said, as others have pointed out why not fettle what you have already, better carbs, maybe a different intake, or upgrade the guts perhaps and you could find its just what you want.

hjworton · Post by **hjworton** » Sat Mar 16, 13 8:33 pm

Very productive today - the 360 will be going in at some point fairly soon I'd hope. It's the right move for me I'm sure.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Sat Mar 16, 13 8:43 pm

hjworton wrote:Very productive today - the 360 will be going in at some point fairly soon I'd hope. It's the right move for me I'm sure.

Dave Bishops engine Howard?

If so deffo the right move!

hjworton · Post by **hjworton** » Sat Mar 16, 13 8:47 pm

Dave81 wrote:
hjworton wrote:Very productive today - the 360 will be going in at some point fairly soon I'd hope. It's the right move for me I'm sure.
Dave Bishops engine Howard?

If so deffo the right move!

Yes mate, met up with him in deepest Kent today - learnt much about stuff from Jon and mas - they have been fantastic help. Top men both.

pete walton · Post by **pete walton** » Sun Mar 17, 13 1:08 pm

hjworton wrote:Dont necessarily want the cheapest option, just trying to stay fairly sane. I like the idea of dropping another mill in rather than trying to tune the 318 - I'd quite like to keep hold of that...never know when it might come in handy.

Hj the key line there is "Stay fairly Sane" if you get hooked that line will come back to haunt you,,, ,,,, Now for some advice from someone who has lost the plot,,,,Keep it simple ,keep it reliable,keep it street,,,and never,, never race it ,,,,,Sort out the stance ,brakes ,and everyday stuff before you start messing with the moter.....Enjoy smoking around in it ,learn about all this stuff,don,t listen to the bench racers on here ,thats all most of them do is yak.....But most af all have fun with it ,as soon as it becomes a financial drain the fun goes ...Good luck

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Sun Mar 17, 13 1:21 pm

Wise words Pete.

Jon Connolly · Post by **Jon Connolly** » Sun Mar 17, 13 1:36 pm

HJ

I was keeping quiet about this

My first Mopar was a 1974 318 Satellite that then got the 440 / 727 + 3" twin exhaust treatment.

I loved it.

Do exactly what YOU WANT ... it`s your car

Need any bits or help give us a shout

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Sun Mar 17, 13 1:38 pm

Why hide that Jon? It looks great.

terryr · Post by **terryr** » Sun Mar 17, 13 3:00 pm

is there a bit of dukeness going on there john,,yee ha