What engine would you want?
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
From: Shelton, WA
WRONG!
they only made Demons in 71 and 72. And props to your buddy for swapping in a 440 since they biggest they got was a 340.
As for the question, once my motor dies im swapping in a 383 SBC and 700R4. Once i blow up the rear end with that combo, i'll throw a 9" back there.
they only made Demons in 71 and 72. And props to your buddy for swapping in a 440 since they biggest they got was a 340.
As for the question, once my motor dies im swapping in a 383 SBC and 700R4. Once i blow up the rear end with that combo, i'll throw a 9" back there.
Ive always had a soft spot for 5.0 cobra engines... not the power (or lack of)... but the sound....woooo
with a cobra intake and some trick flow heads..... the right exhaust makes these little cars sound.... wow
I work on Wilshire blvd... just a few miles from Rodeo Dr Beverly hills... i see lambos, maseratis, ferraris and more high end cars every few blocks... and even when a $2 million dollar Bugatti drove past me in Malibu last week... i still think the old mustang beats them all it when my eyes are closed lol
with a cobra intake and some trick flow heads..... the right exhaust makes these little cars sound.... wow
I work on Wilshire blvd... just a few miles from Rodeo Dr Beverly hills... i see lambos, maseratis, ferraris and more high end cars every few blocks... and even when a $2 million dollar Bugatti drove past me in Malibu last week... i still think the old mustang beats them all it when my eyes are closed lol
Ive always had a soft spot for 5.0 cobra engines... not the power (or lack of)... but the sound....woooo
with a cobra intake and some trick flow heads..... the right exhaust makes these little cars sound.... wow
I work on Wilshire blvd... just a few miles from Rodeo Dr Beverly hills... i see lambos, maseratis, ferraris and more high end cars every few blocks... and even when a $2 million dollar Bugatti drove past me in Malibu last week... i still think the old mustang beats them all it when my eyes are closed lol
with a cobra intake and some trick flow heads..... the right exhaust makes these little cars sound.... wow
I work on Wilshire blvd... just a few miles from Rodeo Dr Beverly hills... i see lambos, maseratis, ferraris and more high end cars every few blocks... and even when a $2 million dollar Bugatti drove past me in Malibu last week... i still think the old mustang beats them all it when my eyes are closed lol
Im the same way. When people ask if you could have any car in the world what would it be I hear lambo and ferraris and I say well I would take a 71 plymouth cuda. I would take any old muscle car(restored or not) over any new car.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: MA
Wow, it's like I'm back in the 80s. Though at least you're not saying TH350/TH400, but still, that stuff is crap today.
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
From: Shelton, WA
true, its outdated technology. I did say however, thats what i intend to do, not necessarily my dream. My dream would be to stay Mopar and get a old school Hemi, TF727 and a D60.
But alas that is expensive, so my intentions err on the side of logic(and being frugal!). The SBC is much less hassle to install compared to the big block. Stupid easy to work on and make good power.
5.9 with a 5-speed would be nice, but for me would be a great hassle swapping over to a manual. and for what, 250hp? Why not build a 400hp street motor for a bit over $2k that in my opinion is a better engine than those in our trucks, and be a relatively easy swap to boot.
Besides, its my opinion. We all have one!
But alas that is expensive, so my intentions err on the side of logic(and being frugal!). The SBC is much less hassle to install compared to the big block. Stupid easy to work on and make good power.
5.9 with a 5-speed would be nice, but for me would be a great hassle swapping over to a manual. and for what, 250hp? Why not build a 400hp street motor for a bit over $2k that in my opinion is a better engine than those in our trucks, and be a relatively easy swap to boot.
Besides, its my opinion. We all have one!
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
From: Shelton, WA
have someone ELSE work on my truck?
thats just blasphemy!
yeah the 4l80-e would be great, but again, it'd be more $$ just for the trans, and needing the standalone control unit adds more $$. Upgraded 700r's are quite good IMO.
thats just blasphemy!
yeah the 4l80-e would be great, but again, it'd be more $$ just for the trans, and needing the standalone control unit adds more $$. Upgraded 700r's are quite good IMO.
Legend
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 8,058
Likes: 183
From: Fort Worth, TX
The neutral safety switch went out, the cheapest shop wanted $300 to replace it, so we did it ourselves.
It started to slip, the cheapest shop wanted 200 to look at it and 500 to fix it. We sold the car for 2500 instead. It was also drinking oil like no other... (305 SBC)
Grand Champion
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 5,293
Likes: 3
From: Kekaha, HI