Re: Honest opinions...what do you think about this setup?

[Schuyler Wrobel <schuyler62@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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On Monday, June 28, 2004, at 10:36  AM, Andy Grow wrote:
> This is what I am doing with the engine...
> 318 Poly, .040 over, forged pistons w/moly rings, forged crank, new 
> rod and main bearings, Melling high volume oil pump, Milodon high 
> volume water pump, milodon windage tray, Cloyes double roller timing 
> chain, Carter super street fuel pump, 1957 factory Dual-Quad intake 
> manifold, two 500cfm Edelbrock Performer carbs, TTI headers w/custom 
> dual exhaust (when they are released!), mopar electronic ignition, 
> custom ground camshaft/lifters 224@.050.  Haven't touched the heads 
> yet, I think they were given a quick port/polish in the mid 80's 
> rebuild the engine had.
>
> Transmission...1964 TF727 w/console shift, 11" TCI Breakaway torque 
> converter (approx. 2400-2600 stall).  I don't have the torque 
> converter yet, but that's the one I am considering...
>
> Rear end...741 case w/3.73:1 ratio rear end, stock tapered axle.  
> Found the 3.73 gears, but currently have the 2.76:1 ratio in 
> there...gotta get rid of that!
>
> The wife and I sat down and had to be honest with ourselves...well, 
> ok, I had to be honest about MYSELF and realize my limitations right 
> now...and there's no way I can build the monster drag racer I want to, 
> at least not now.  Because of that, we've decided to go the route 
> shown above, and maybe later on think about something bigger and 
> better (I really like that 500 Wedge Mopar crate...).  I've got lots 
> of body work to be done on the car, the interior needs a complete 
> restoration, I need new suspension...you all can see where I'm going 
> with this...!
>
> I'd really like your guys honest opinions about the setup I am 
> planning.  There's so many good minds out there, and I appreciate the 
> opportunity to tap your brains!
>
> Thanks,
> Andy
> 64 Polara 500

Andy, that sounds like a great build up to me! I can only dream about 
doing
all that to my Poly right now, I dont think I'm even half way there 
yet, but I'm
having fun and each little thing I do seems to make it better.
The only thing I might consider is do you really need a high volume oil 
pump
and high volume water pump? unless, you have a larger oil pan and 
radiator
I don't think you will need it? so you could save some cash and just 
get the
stock stuff? check me if I'm wrong, but my Poly seems to be fine with 
out
the high volume stuff, but my Poly is only half the one yours is. There 
is
one thing I've heard you should do to improve the oil system though- 
enlarge
the oil drain back passages in the heads and there might be some other 
tricks
you can do to the block and rocker arm shafts etc...
One last thing you may or may not know that I've designed some valve 
cover
and air cleaner decals for all us Poly heads so let me know if you want
me to send you out some jpegs I have several designs now! Gary has some
on the website and on the web page he set up for my car, thanks Gary!
you can check it out below. It's a good time to be a Poly Head!
Schuyler
>
Schuyler 62 Dodge Dart 440 wagon w/ Poly 318
 <http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-wrobel62.html>


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