New here from upstate ny i just got a 85 dodge diplomat 318 auto
83k original miles great body for northern car.
daily driver and liiking to build in to a sleeper
its got that electronic fuel sys lean burn ****?idk any ways id like to do a converson back to old school ignition and a old style carb.

My plans are 4bbl it/ electronic ignition/cam it/exhaust for now.
Any one have any hints to wake this 318 up woth out loads of cash?

 

Welcome aboard gearheadmike! Don't forget to browse Sub-Forums: A Blast From the Past for stuff related to your ride.

 

Welcome to the site. I would bore and stroke it:


http://www.rpmmachine.com/318-390-st...oker-shtml.htm

FF

 

Welcome to Dodge Forum!! Enjoy the site!!

Dusty

 

I would if had the cash but i dont lol

 

Welcome to the DF family!
Where in NY are you? I have a pair of rust free radiator brackets, two new u-joints (in boxes) and two new belts, from my old 84 5th Ave, if you want them there yours.

 

Im near Plattsburgh ny and yea interested its funny lol i was thining abt replacing my u-joints today as i noticed a vibration in the car Do you ship flat rate?

 

ok i need to know what i need to switch my car back to reg ignition and trash this electronic fuel ****.
I know i need a older 2bbl carb and a distributor with the 2 pin and vac from a dart or w/e but do i need a different coil?
i need a resistor 2 prong or 4? and what ecu do i need the 4 prong or the 5? i know they sell a kit but i cant afford that. ill be going to the junk yard in a few days(SOON) and would like to know what i need asap and does anyone know were to run the wiring? Thanks

 

welcome fellow new yorker..

 

Thanks where should i post this car under on here? classic or ? lol