Re: Monster MoPar Video

[mike creglow <mcreglow@xxxxxxxxx>]

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499.7 Cu In at 030" overbore.

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Is your engine one of the 451 strokers with that crank?
>
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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> mike creglow wrote:
>>
>> Hi Steve,
>>
>> I apologize for the delay, but there was an issue at work that
>> required my attention. =A0This is a long response, but you did ask for
>> it.
>>
>> My first rule is that if you cannot put the power to the ground you
>> are wasting your money. =A0That said, the old MoPar Chassis manual is a
>> wealth of information if you want performance out of a leaf spring
>> car. =A0There are some tricks in the front suspension that will help
>> with lift and weight transfer. =A0I'm using the MoPar drag torsion bars,
>> although I've been told that the 'B' body 6 cyl torsion bars are
>> better if you can find a good set. =A0I'm using Calvert 90/10 drag
>> shocks -- for $100 they are a good deal and work really well. =A0Also, I
>> try and make the shocks as long as possible by stacking washers on the
>> bottom side of the inner fender, and remove the upper control arm bump
>> stops. =A0Refer to the following URL:
>>
>> http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/mcreglow/?action=3Dview川=3DI=
>> MGP0770.jpg
>>
>> This combination causes the front of the car to lift ~3/4" more then
>> usual and will transfer weight to the rear wheels where you want it.
>> Last but not least are the alignment angles to use to correct bump
>> steer or toe change due to front suspension travel. You can achieve 1
>> 1/2 degrees positive caster and 1/4 degree positive camber -- it
>> corrects the toe pattern to within an 1/8 inch total toe change
>> throughout the suspension travel. =A0I run 29" tall tires up front.
>>
>> Next is the rear suspension. =A0I have moved the front and rear leaf
>> spring hangers on the frame rails to accommodate larger tires (I also
>> mini-tubbed the wheel wells by 3"). =A0 I use p3412002 and p3412003
>> MoPar SS springs (A-Body) as they are best at controlling spring wrap
>> up and torque roll. These springs are stiffer and .300 thick vs. the
>> standard .250. =A0Two clamps should also be installed just behind the
>> passenger front spring eye and one clamp all the way back on the
>> driver's side rear segment. =A0Refer to the following URLs:
>>
>> http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/mcreglow/?action=3Dview川=3DI=
>> MGP0771.jpg
>> http://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/mcreglow/?action=3Dview川=3DI=
>> MGP0775.jpg
>>
>> I use 12-way adjustable QA1 1539 rear shocks. =A0Also, note that by
>> moving the leaf springs on the frame rails will effectively make the
>> shocks longer. =A0The pinion angle for the street is 4 degrees and 5 to
>> 7 degrees for the track. =A0I do not use a pinion snubber -- I adjust
>> the clamps on the front segments for that control. =A0These stock
>> suspensions will overwork the tire, so on good hooking tracks you need
>> to stiffen the shocks, add tire pressure, and add clamps to the rear
>> leaf spring segments to calm the car down which will lower 60 ft
>> times. =A0When you install SS springs you will notice that there is more
>> arch in the pass side spring vs. the drivers side. Raise the driver's
>> side front with the torsion bar adjuster to lower the pass side rear
>> corner to level the car side to side front and rear keeping a 2 to 3
>> degree nose down attitude at the sill. This preloads the right rear
>> tire to help control torque roll in the rear axle. =A0I am running
>> 10.5Wx31" tall M/T slicks on 10" steel rims with 5 3/4" offset on a
>> narrowed Dana 60 (4.88 gears). =A0The old adage tall tires and steep
>> gears is applied here.
>>
>> Drive train:
>> Motor: 400 block with 4.15" Eagle crank, Eagle 440 connecting rods,
>> Ross forged pistons (12.5 compression), gap-less rings, Cam Motion
>> custom grind mech flat tappet cam (.640"
>> lift/ 283 duration @ 50), Indy SR heads that have been ported to max
>> wedge size (valves
>> 2.19/1.81), Indy single plane intake, Holley dominator (8896), MSD
>> ignition system
>> w/ digital 6-plus, crank triggered ignition, TTI 2"/2 1/8" step headers.
>>
>> Transmission: A-727 w/ Griner reverse pattern valve body, Ultimate
>> (A Lopo understudy) 5100 stall converter, bolt in sprag, stock gear set,
>> ultra-bell.
>>
>> hopefully I answered your questions,
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Steve Mick <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi Mike, to me that is amazing the launch you are getting =A0with your
>> > se=
>> t up.
>> > I am planning and building a 1964 dodge 440 two dr hdt for street and
>> > occasional strip. 413 and 4 speed, 3.55 rear gear.1/8 mile. =A0I expect
>> > y=
>> ours
>> > is a 440. Could you tell me your basics on the engine =A0and how you
>> > hook=
>>  up
>> > like that? =A0I would guess a close pinion snubber ? What torsion bars?
>> > s=
>> ize
>> > and width of slicks? If you can find the time to answer all this, it
>> > woul=
>> d
>> > be much appreciated.............Steve
>
>
>
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
>
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