New torsion bars from Sway-A-Way
Recently I ordered a pair of new 1.08″ diameter torsion bars from Sway-A-Way for my ’73 Dodge Dart. These are to replace the current 1″ diameter torsion bars from Just Suspension. The 1″ bars are [more … ]
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Mopar Stall speed specification chart
Below you’ll find a chart with 1960’s factory torqueconvertor stall speeds in relation to engine size. [table caption=”MOPAR Stall Speed Specification Chart”] Engine Model (CID), Transmission type, Engine Speeds (RPM) 170 Slant Six, A904-G, 1500-1700 [more … ]
5.7L Hemi factory ignition timing map
The following ignition tables allegedly show the factory ignition advance table at ‘closed loop’ and at ‘Wide Open Throttle’ for a 2006 5.7L Hemi.
Mopar Engine Size bore and stroke specifications
Description —— Bore — Stroke — Cylinders — Cubic Inches — Litres 170 Slant Six 3.40625 3.125 6 170.86 2.8 198 Slant Six 3.40625 3.64 6 199.02 3.3 225 Slant Six 3.40625 4.125 6 225.54 [more … ]
Mopar valve adjustment chart
The following valve lash/preload adjustment chart is based on the original Mopar Performance valve adjustment chart as found in the Mopar Performance Enginebuild manual(s). Hydraulic camshafts, when used with adjustable rockers, require ‘Preload’. Usually measured [more … ]
SUSPENSION
Suspension Tech-info
REAR-AXLE
Rear-axle Tech items here
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Tech listing here
ENGINE
Engine Tech listing here
A500 Overdrive transmission
Found myself an A500 / 42RH overdrive Transmission from a fellow Mopar guy recently. I’ve been wanting a ‘lighter (internal) weight’ transmission for a number of years now and since they’re not really common overhere [more … ]
Mopar Torsion bar length chart
[table]Vehicle, Length, Diameter, Rate, Part no., Mopar adv. application A-body, 35.8″, 0.810″, 90, P5249148, Drag Racing A-body, 35.8″, 0.830″, 100, N/A, 6-cyl. Production bar A-body 340, 35.8″, 0.870″, 120, P5249149, Resto 340 A-body 383, 35.8″, [more … ]
Mopar wheel alignment settings
When using modern radial tires on the rear wheel drive ’50/’60/’70’s Mopars, front wheel alignment can/should/needs to be adjusted for more and better steering response and overal safer handling of the car. The following chart [more … ]
1961 Chrysler 300-G Road Test (Car Life)
CAR LIFE 1961 Chrysler 300-G ROAD TEST, August 1961 Chrysler “300” series cars have, from their beginnings even years ago, been truly outstanding machine for a very special type of ownership. The 300-G for 1961 [more … ]
Mopar LA Smallblock camshaft specifications
Mopar Factory camshafts in LA small block engines. [table]Engine,Setup and cam,Lifters,Lift in/ex,Duration 273,2 barrel through 67,Mechanical,395/405,240/240 273,2 barrel 68-69,Hydraulic,373/400,240/248 273,4 barrel,Mechanical,415/425,248/248 318,2 barrel 67,Hydraulic,390/390,244/244 318,2 barrel through 88,Hydraulic,373/400,240/248 318,4 barrel,Hydraulic,430/444,268/276 318,roller cam,Hydraulic,391/391,240/240 340,4 barrel 68 [more … ]
Mopar Distributor Shaft Lengths
Mopar Distributor identification guide by measuring shaft length, measured from mounting surface to lower end of distributor shaft. Mopar LA engine – 3.875” Mopar B engine – 3.5″ Mopar RB engine – 4″ – Chrysler [more … ]