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« on: July 31, 2006, 12:29:58 PM » |
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Hey gang,
Just thought I'd post a couple of pics of my now complete 440 6 pack (date matched) and a coouple of pics of my new (4 mos. old) baby boy! as you can see I've tried to start him off young!!just to update you the engine is a 440 bored .30 over, 11:1 comp, roller rockers, mopar cam, polish and port matched, 6 pack (obviously) etc., etc. .............
finally seeing some progress, still leaning on the body shop to finish the paint so I can start putting her back together......
BTW, did anyone notice the the top price (at least for a while) on the B-J auction on the weekend was a 69 Charger at 127,000 !!
Pete
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2006, 12:52:27 PM » |
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Nice pics, but get rid of that Fram filter!
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Brock Samson
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2006, 02:06:59 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2006, 02:12:39 PM » |
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Nice pics, but get rid of that Fram filter!
Agreed, if you would like to keep the motor running. Tom |
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2006, 02:46:00 PM » |
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Nice! When he's having trouble sleeping, you can sit him on top of the air cleaner witht he engine at idle.....  (and change that oil filter!) |
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Pistolpete
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2006, 03:05:28 PM » |
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ummm..........maybe I'm a newbee but whats the big deal with the filter? whats the "correct" one to use and why?
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2006, 03:13:46 PM » |
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ummm..........maybe I'm a newbee but whats the big deal with the filter? whats the "correct" one to use and why?
The Fram filter is crap.. Use a better quality filter... ..other than that your 440 looks like a killer... /Tom |
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2006, 03:17:14 PM » |
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If you do a search on oil filters here at D.C. com you'll find that some of the guys put together some research that the Fram filters are some of the worst on the market. If I remember correctly, they're made of cardboard which is prone to failure. It can really trash your motor. I only use the Wix brand, which is also the same as Napa. These guys here provide the best info that's out there. By the way, gorgeous motor!
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2006, 05:12:37 PM » |
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Your son is absolutely a handsome fella! Looks right at home atop that aircleaner....give him a wrench and he'll be good to go!
Definately change that filter for beak in....WIX for me as well....
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« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2006, 05:19:38 PM » |
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Looks great!  Another vote to toss the fram. I run a Wix/Napa Gold.  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2006, 05:47:16 PM » |
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awesome engine, he needs a mopar shirt  purolator pure one filters are also good |
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2006, 06:31:41 PM » |
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Nice looking moder Pete.  Like the others said....ditch the fram for something better...anything IS better. Cool pics of the little guy.....he's gonna really appreciate those pics 15 years from now, when he's slamming gears in your car !  Ron |
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Pistolpete
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2006, 07:46:41 PM » |
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thanks guys, I will definitely swap the filter now, I appreciate the heads up! and by the way, the little guy will definitely NOT be smashing gears in this thing at 16! eventually the torch willl be passed but I plan on enjoying this thing until either me or the car craps out, whatever comes first! (probably me)
thanks for the good reviews though
just looking for ideas but I'm of the opinion that the engine should be clean and not dress it up to much with chrome but I'm getting some flack for not doing up an engine like this a bit more, any opinions? (the headers are ceramic coated - I wanted black but they came back silver, I bitched a bit but they actuallly started growing on me)
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2006, 07:59:21 PM » |
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looks great to me,..  you could change the valve covers to either the stock orange or the "dress up" stock chrome style like I have, and and a chrome dip stick (also part of the "dress up package") they add little added flash that wont piss off any purists.. (maybe?...  ) and is kinda cheap. i like your headers pipes like that,.. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2006, 10:18:59 PM » |
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anyone who frequents the cuda challenger forum will see that they have a member right now having to have a 1500mi 440-6 rebuildt due to a fram filter.thats the last time i buy one! luckly his engine builder is eating the bill,even tho he wouldnt really have to, something pretty much unheard of these days. on the other hand i think i just found a new engine builder.
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« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2006, 11:34:07 PM » |
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sweet engine
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« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2006, 02:12:24 AM » |
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looks good .
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« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2006, 02:33:04 AM » |
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The motor looks great. Not too flashy, not too dull, just right!! |
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« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2006, 06:13:55 AM » |
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They sure look good when they're on the stand ready to go in don't they? Your little guy looks cool sitting on top like that. Definitely a pic that you'll both treasure someday.
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« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2006, 06:22:40 AM » |
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Very nice job on both!! That is a good start with the young lad. He will appreciate it when he gets to borrow the keys from dad!! Nice job! ...........and you know the fram thing already!  |
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