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#91

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: Flow Kooler pump.

Last post by b5blue - June 24, 2025, 03:51:24 PM

Did you ask Mancini? They are pretty good. 

#92

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Flow Kooler pump.

Last post by will - June 24, 2025, 03:21:37 PM

I have an SD Concepts serpentine belt system, and it has the water pump rotating counterclockwise. Is it possible to run the flow Kooler pump with this setup? The vanes appear to be straight, and I was hoping to get more coolant flow. I have reached out to Flow Kooler via email and phone calls and haven't heard anything, that's why I figured I would ask here. Mancini Racing shows it to be clockwise rotation, does anyone have any real-world experience with ccw rotation? Thank you.

I originally asked on moparts, but nobody responded. Hopefully you guys can

#93

Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...

Last post by Mike DC - June 24, 2025, 08:01:39 AM

For as much as I love these classics, I could not stand to leave mine stock.
A 318 does not make enough power, Drum brakes don't stop good enough, AM radios don't sound that good, 14" tires don't look that good or perform that well.

Stock is fun in small doses.  I'm glad people are preserving them but wouldn't want to put a lot of miles on a stocker these days.  It's pretty far out of line with modern traffic/world conditions.     


It also depends on the car.  Chargers were always known for performance.  It clashes with expectations when a Charger can barely keep up with a modern minivan.  If it was a nice slant-6 Plymouth Valiant then nobody would mind.   


IMO measuring a classic restomod against modern hi-po cars is kind of pointless, though.  Modern stuff is stupid-fast.  They rely on big wide sticky tires & electronic driver aids to achieve it in the real world.  The performance stats are mainly for magazine bragging rights.  If you put the owners of those cars on a real racetrack with no electronics, most of them would struggle to handle a modern Toyota Camry. 

#94

Aero Cars / Re: Superbird clips/straps

Last post by Kowal - June 24, 2025, 06:27:24 AM

I like these guys.   https://www.hooverautoparts.com/index.php

#95

Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...

Last post by Kern Dog - June 24, 2025, 01:01:13 AM

For as much as I love these classics, I could not stand to leave mine stock.
A 318 does not make enough power, Drum brakes don't stop good enough, AM radios don't sound that good, 14" tires don't look that good or perform that well.

#96

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Rear suspension upgrades. ...

Last post by metallicareload99 - June 24, 2025, 12:40:32 AM

I'm not sure what adjustability you're referring to. I thought all were adjustable by moving the bar to axle clamps close together or farther apart?

my bad, I thought I saw multiple holes in the bar in the 2nd picture

#97

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Borgeson box with Bergman ...

Last post by Kern Dog - June 23, 2025, 10:03:53 PM

I got it to 6 degrees with stock arms, offset bushings and spacers between the lower ball joints and knuckles. I'm now at 8 degrees of caster, 1 degree of negative camber, 1/8" toe IN. Steering returns to center quite well!

#98

Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...

Last post by 375instroke - June 23, 2025, 08:40:24 PM

I converted my '64 to dual reservoir master cylinder and radial tires.  I converted my '69 Chargers to radial tires and disc brakes.

[If you're not doing anything illegal, you have nothing to worry about]

#99

Charger Discussion / Re: The dangers of New Technol...

Last post by 375instroke - June 23, 2025, 08:37:46 PM

Some people say that If you're not doing anything illegal, you have nothing to worry about

Even the cops fight tooth and nail to prevent having to wear body cams.  If they're doing nothing wrong, what do they have to worry about?

#100

Charger Discussion / Re: The dangers of New Technol...

Last post by 375instroke - June 23, 2025, 08:31:29 PM