No such thing as a Mopar specific cam. If the catalog says it fits a Mopar, than it is Mopar specfic. If you have the $$$ and know how to pick and choose individual components , that is great. If you don't really know and don't have much guidance, stick with a combo package that was dyno tested to work together. It is too easy to be impressed by big numbers and next thing you know the combo doesn't perform like it should. As far as a converter, that is last. After you know the rest of your components and gear/ tire combo, you can select or be guided to the proper choice. Don't put the cart before the horse. Dynamic or TCI or Art Carr, there are several to choose from. $$$ is the only factor in picking one manufacture over the other. My Max Wedge combo is all selected components from bumper to bumper and works well. High 10's well. My Buick Grand National is the same way, perfect combo. Just ran 11.53 on all stock engine with a turbo swap and chip change. It is about the combination of components, not brand or make of car. If everything works together, it will run fantastic. If the cam doesn't work with the intake or converter, it will run, but not right. I would be willing to say that 75% of the hot rods running around are only getting 60-70% out of what they put into there engines and drive train. Talk to several people who build cars. Not people who have cars. There is a great big difference. $$$ is tight these days, do your research and don't waste it.
Thanks Donnie 1964 Dodge Max Wedge push-button 1965 Plymouth Bel 1 426 4-speed 1962 Chevy Biscayne Blown 409 1987 Buick Grand National Turbo 400 horse V-6. 1973 Dodge Charger All original 400, 727.----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Kinsley" <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 5:34 PM Subject: RE: Attencion 440 Experts
I intend to build my 440 whenever I can. My approach will be along Don D's "Ol Reliable" build. I would be sure to get a Mopar specific cam such as Racer Brown or Comp. These are streetable. As far as a converter goes I'd call Dynamic converter and let them tell you the right choice. They know they're stuff and will do you right. You'll need to decide on all the components for a proper decision. I like the Eddy carbs because they can be understood even by me. Really consider whether you'll be long distance cruising or blowing away "Ch**bies". Gear ratio is important. My mileage increased almost half again by changing from a 2:76 open diff to a 3:91 SG. It may be hard to believe but it was out of the lock-up range for the converter before the change. Look hard at what you expect and do it right. You'll be happy. Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies ===================================================================== Jimmy Peavy wrote:go to a 3800 stall Dynamic convertor Jimmy killerjay rodskie wrote: > I picked up a 1972 Imperial La Baron,,i hope i made a good choice. > I wish to take out the 440 and get it in a machine shop, put in bigger > Pistons, a good cam along with a t.chain set, and a nice valve job. I > will try for headerss, a 750 holly, rebuilt 727 with a 2800 stall speed> I'd like to put this set up in my 65 this winter and start driving it > in> spring. > > Gent's,,hows my plans so far,,and is there anything i should change, do > or not do, or for that matter look out for. > > Up here everythings Chevy or Ford,,i wish to show these boys that Old > Mopars not only look dam good but their also a killer street machine. > > Thanks, Jay Rod. > Nice 65 Dodge Coronet 500 > > > >Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies ----Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks!'62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html.
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