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« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2008, 09:57:03 PM » |
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130 amp denso alternator. total cost was under 150. best mod I ever did.
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« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2008, 10:01:37 PM » |
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best 2 mods in my opinion is electronic ignition($200) and mopar front disc brake kit ($850), next would be new suspension bushings($300)
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« Reply #22 on: August 21, 2008, 11:07:54 PM » |
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interesting stuff guys, thanks so far for your input!
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« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2008, 12:04:21 AM » |
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the locking gas caps are pretty sweet.  |
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2008, 02:22:52 AM » |
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A new ignition coil in my case. Come to think of it, it needed a carb kit too when I started driving it.
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« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2008, 01:43:46 PM » |
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best, lowest buck improvement was swapping out original headlites for newer, brighter type...
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Foreman72
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« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2008, 08:26:46 PM » |
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how brite r those lights u hav craigandlynda?
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."
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« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2008, 09:54:19 PM » |
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get the halogen type that came out in the 1980's...they look the same as original sealed beams, but shine farther and whiter...available any good auto parts store
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« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2008, 10:07:12 PM » |
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XV motorsports seat belts $120 I feel much safer with them
08 charger srt-8 power front buckets, only cost me $200 after I sold my 70 highbacks. Made the car a million times more enjoyable.
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496, 5 speed, 4.10 Dana
68 charger r/t PP1 Red / Black
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« Reply #29 on: August 22, 2008, 11:26:27 PM » |
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ditching the points, going for electronic ignition (msd 6al) so much better  |
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« Reply #30 on: August 23, 2008, 05:01:56 AM » |
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One of the lowest buck upgrades I've done is feed it a few gallons of 110 leaded racing gas. It seems to like that. I remember when that wasn't really an upgrade, but the gas we buy now is a step or two above cattle urine.
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« Reply #31 on: August 23, 2008, 04:44:44 PM » |
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so we got: suspension: rear springs / suspension bushings electric: headlight/relay upgrade ignition conversion / electronic voltage regulator converting ammeter to volt meter battery disconnect (130 amp denso) alternator safety: fire extinguisher / seat belts / locking gas cap Looks like the electric parts on our Mopars definitely could use some upgrades  |
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« Reply #32 on: August 23, 2008, 07:07:11 PM » |
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OK really simple one esp. for those who don't have a 6 way. Take the seat spacer out of the rear of your front seat mounting bolts and stack it on the front . More rake to the seat, more comfy.
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« Reply #33 on: August 23, 2008, 07:09:12 PM » |
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OK really simple one esp. for those who don't have a 6 way. Take the seat spacer out of the rear of your front seat mounting bolts and stack it on the front . More rake to the seat, more comfy.
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« Reply #34 on: August 23, 2008, 07:38:12 PM » |
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do u have a 4 speed or a torqueflight? cuz if you have a auto i would suggest a B&M shift kit...makes for much snappyer shift...
Its a relatively simple upgrade right guys? i'll be putting one as soon as i get to the tranny portion of the restoration...
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."
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« Reply #35 on: August 26, 2008, 08:26:23 AM » |
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I think one of the best upgrades that won't cost you big $$$ would be going from points to electric ignition. Also an aluminum radiator (with bigger flow) and a trans cooler would be affordable. When thinking about safety of course adding disc brakes is necessary but that's already a +1K project. What do you guys think is a big improvement over stock that wouldn't break the bank?  CB Im all about budget but $1k for disc brakes???  WHOA! Let me let you guys in on a secret! You know the '73-76 abodies?? Such as duster,dart sport and valiant?? Find one of those and rob the spindles as they will bolt directly to your control arms! Get the spindles and hardware along with the correct proportioning valve and other than that just the general replacement stuff such as a new set of rotors,master cylinder and brake pads and wheel bearings while your in there. This is what Im doing on my '70 charger. You could probably get out for around $350 or $400 and thats buying lots of stuff new :2thumbs :Cannot afford the wilwood stuff so this is where I turned to... I see how easy this will work but can you use this for 14 inch wheels, i would like to change to disc on the front but keep the 14, is there a chrysler vehicle you can rob the stuff from that work for this, thanks Ben |
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« Reply #36 on: August 26, 2008, 11:38:39 AM » |
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I know you want to change to slots, but if and when you do make sure you go to 15s cause the 14s are too small, i found having a properly done trans and the increase in tire/wheel size really helped reduce wheel spin in a significant way. plenty of threads here about the optimum wheel tire size, my SS springs though giving a bumpy ride, reduce the squat upon launch and shift that up down motion to forward motion. ride quality will suffer however. so how about an update on your starting woes?..  |
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« Reply #37 on: August 26, 2008, 12:06:58 PM » |
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LOW BUCK upgrade I made was sequential tail lights. It can easily be done for under $100. It may not add safety to your ride but I think it looks way cooooool.
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« Reply #38 on: August 26, 2008, 01:00:02 PM » |
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Well as you can tell by the picture i built a Ga General Lee, they had 14's on them and i found this rare set of vectors, so if i have to stay with drums i will, they stop good but know that disc are better, Ben  |
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« Reply #39 on: August 27, 2008, 08:50:31 AM » |
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My sunroof, was practically free once I scraped out the car it came in.
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