1970 Cuda resurrection

[dodj]

Believe it or not, the factory actually used ATF in four speeds. They also used 90W gear oil.

Both my guy who rebuilt the four speed and a 30 year mopar mechanic said use ATF!!! Shifts better although some complain you can hear the gears whine which won't bother me.

I've had ATF-3 in mine for years. I agree with you, it shifts better. I'm guessing the thinner oil makes it easier for the synchros to do their job?

[HP_Cuda]

Dodj - yep that is what I am told from an 30 year Mopar mechanic.

The exhaust work was not cheap, let's say it was more than 400 bucks.

[TelisSE440]

Surely the exhaust turned out great 

[HP_Cuda]

Thought I'd update the thread as I got to do a bit of work over the weekend and it wasn't over 100 degrees!!!

Fuel line is finally done to the carb after two attempts at bending aluminum tubing and the second one turned out pro. I also added the oil/air seperator as to keep that slimey mess out of the intake.

[Edison1970]

I like those valley pan hold downs.  The recessed bolts give it a nice custom touch.

[dfrazz]

That is really clean looking!

[dodj]

I like those valley pan hold downs.  The recessed bolts give it a nice custom touch.

You make them yourself HP?

[HP_Cuda]

I wish I can take credit but I bought them.

As well, I loved the look and does the job very well.

Not long before the motor fires to life!

 

[HP_Cuda]

**EDIT**

It says it's a multi-angle - would have been nice to see that in any piece of literature with the plugs and I wonder how this will turn out.

Will post after I'm done.

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Well I'm a bit bummed as the MSD wires I bought to get this baby fired up won't work.

I remember ordering the set for my exact car from Summit and guess what the boots for the plugs are too friggin long. WTF!!!! They are so long in fact that they hit the inner fender-well. Looks like you need shorter boots or angled ones for each of the plugs.

Ok what does everyone use for better quality wires? I was trying to get the 8.5mm wires to work.

Thanks,
B

[brads70]

I also use the MSD wires but just cut them to fit. They came with a crimping tool and ends with the wire set. I bought a better/nice hand pliers  to do the job though, faster and nicer IMO. I also bought a few boots that were straight but they do bend some just not 90degrees. I also used spark plug boots so protect the wires around the headers.
 http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/40300/10002/-1

[HP_Cuda]

Thanks Brad, boots are a good idea.

Although it looks like I will have to pull the boots slide the protection over them and reinstall. Not my idea of fun.

[brads70]

Thanks Brad, boots are a good idea.

Although it looks like I will have to pull the boots slide the protection over them and reinstall. Not my idea of fun.

The boots go over top, you won't need to remove the rubber boots from the wire if that's what you meant.

[HP_Cuda]

I read on several reviews of thermal boots out there is that the MSD wires are a real pain to slide them over. Are the ones you used have alot of give?

Thanks,
B

The boots go over top, you won't need to remove the rubber boots from the wire if that's what you meant.

[HP_Cuda]

Success!

I got all the wires installed and have a buddy coming over tomorrow afternoon to fire it up!!!

Can't wait! 

[YellowThumper]