Re: 66 Question plz help !

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Quoting Rich Henry <rispacspm@xxxxxxxxx>:

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> Guys,
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> I know that we really focus on the 62-65 cars here on
> the forum and I do have a membership with the 66-67
> Charger forum, but I really value your input and have
> learned much from the guys on the forum for my 65 500
> Coronet that I just beginning to work on (little Brown
> nosing here) .
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> What I have question on are for the 66 Charger that I
> now have a 413 Wedge engine in it as well as beefed up
> 727 Tyranny with stall converter in it.
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> Questions are:
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> 1. The rear is the 8 3/4 but I am looking to modify ,
> this the guy I am working with has advised me to beef
> it up to run on the 5 freeway in So-Cal.

If you are just running hiway speeds,theres no need to beef it up...its a
plenty-strong rear end. You may want to confirm that the chunk is either a
"'742" or "'489" casting as the "'741" case is the weakest of the 3.
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> 2. I have the old school brake and really feel I need
> to do at least a front brake conversation (please give
> advise on which is best at a mid range price).

A disc brake upgrade is always a good idea, in my opinion.I would certainly
upgrade the master cylinder to the dual-reservoir system.
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> 3. The suspension and the steer look stock, I am not
> looking to have it morph in to a "G" machine. But do
> feel that I should beef up the suspension (FYI the
> leaf springs look good).

The front suspension on these cars were built to hold up a Hemi,which is heavier
than the 413 wedge you have,so I think you're OK there too. Just make sure all
components are in good shape, and I think you're good-to-go.
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> Any tips or opinions I would greatly appreciate it. 
> 
> I know this is 65 and later but all Mopar love is
> Mopar love.
> 
> Help a Sailor out : ) 

Just my opinions....

Darwin/BC/Canada
Former owner of 3 '66 Chargers
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