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    Restoration 1970 CUDA

    The last comments are encouraging for me as it appears for $ 5K I could bring my 440 to 475 HP. If I understand correctly I need to do the followings: a) replace the cast-iron heads for "Trick Flow Power Port 240 for Flat Tappet Cams. b) replace the head gasket for felpro # 1009. c) use the...
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    Restoration 1970 CUDA

    Hi! Thanks for your comments. If I understand you correctly: I'm OK with the set-up I have regarding the pistons & cams (see my original post listing qhat I have in the car). Howewver I should replace the cast iron heads with 440 Trick Flow Heads and install verry thin gaskets. My goal is to...
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    Restoration 1970 CUDA

    Hi! I have a 440 in my 1970 CUDA with the following main parts: CAM: COM21-223-4 = Xtreme Energy Camshaft Hydraulic Flat Tappet Single Bolt 1600-5800rpm Adv. Dur. 268 Int./280 Exhaust Valve Lift .477 Int./.480 Exhaust Lobe Angle 110 deg. Valve @ .050 208° Intake/221° Exhaust PISTONS...
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    Mopar restoration

    Well I'm down finalising my choice to correct the low compression on my 440 - the compression is about 110 on each cylinder. I'm totaly disapointed about those result as the engine only has about 700 miles since it was redone. I have a mechanic that will remove the heads to find out what is the...
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    73challenger clock reset knob

    Hi does anyone knows the brand name of the clock in the mopar E-body. I have a 1970 CUDA and I will have the clock repaired. I understand that I can buy a kit to reparr the clock but my clock needs to be of a brand name = Borge. Can someone confirm that the clockl in the E-body (CUDA 1970) is a...
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    Fitech EFI - Pretty good

    Have you intalled a six barrell (six pack) unit yet - if so how does it perform? I would like to convert my 440 mopar Hollwy EFI (4 barrell) to a six pack. Should I do this. I get a lot of worrying comments form mopar forrum members.
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    Mopar restoration

    Hi! I want to buy a repair kit for my rally dash clock for a CUDA 1970 - see the link at E-bay: Car Clock Repair Kit For 1970,1971,1972,1973,1974 Mopar E Body Rallye Clock I'm advised by the seller that the kit will fit is my clock is a "borg". does anyone knows if the clock that I...
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    Mopar restoration

    How much do you want for your heads? Also anyone wants to tell me if it's a good idea to convert my 440 HP to a 440 Six pack and how much it will cost me. Will this increase the market value of my 1970 CUDA or not. Thanks! The guy tha t sold me the car tells me that the motor is a 440 Sis...
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    Mopar restoration

    Hi! I'm considering upgrading my heads to alluminium heads to produce around 400HP+. I want to keep the 440 as a good street machine. Please provide me with your recommendations. Also I'm trying to get a 15 inches wheel as a spare. Where can I get this used or new. Thanks!
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    1970 CUDA tach restoration

    Hi! My tach in my 1970 CUDA does not work. I'm considering buying the following: 1) 67-74 M5 Tachometer repair kit at $ 98. or 2) 67-74 M4 Tachometer repair kit for $ 75. abd 3) Limiter IVR 3 at $ 60 Anyone have comments reegarding this plan - will it resolve my issue...
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    1970 CUDA 440

    Hi Guys! Thanks for all of your constructive comments. OOF I goof on the compression - what I ment is - I'm getting 100 to 110 on all cylinder. That seems to be low. Thanks again!
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    1970 CUDA 440

    Hi! Please provide me comments on the following 4 issues that I have with my CUDA: 1) NOISY REAR-END I have a 3:23 ratio differiential which is noisy when I accelerate the vehicle. I tried some special oil which is supposed to illiminate or redcuce the noise. The noise has recuce a bit but...
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    1970 CUDA Restauration

    Hi! Still working on my restauration. Im planning to buy the rear window loover - comments where is the best place to buy. Also I need to replace the rear-end gear. I presently have a 3:23 ratio with a 440 - should I move to a 3:55 ratio?
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    Engine starting issues (440 Mopar)

    Will I need to replace the O2 sensor if it is black like the plugs? If not should I keep it or replace it anyway?
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    Engine starting issues (440 Mopar)

    We did the compression test one cylinder at the time without removing all the plug. Is this an issue that could cause the test to be wrong?
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