<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> E's 1969 Barracuda - Engine
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I've lumped the engine, suspension and drivetrain together

The car originally came with a matching 318, 904 automatic and 2.76 7 1/4 rear.

I have replaced the 318 with a 360, the original 904 with a TCI 904 2200 stall converter and the 7 1/4 was replaced with an A-Body 8 3/4 with 3.23 posi.

The engine was built with the following/

Speedpro H116CP .030 oversized pistons with matching moly rings, 0 decked
Stock crank that was cleaned and polished
694 360 heads that were port and polished with a 70 cc chamber size, 2.02 intake/1.60 exhaust valves, this works out to be roughly 9.2 to 1 compression ratio. I tapped the air pump holes and filled them with set screws.
Mopar Performance 260/268 camshaft, set at spec
HP Oil Pump
600 Edelbrock performer carb, I also have a 750 Edelbrock, that I have used
Stock kickdown
Lokar throttle cable
Edelbrock LD4B intake, that has been port matched and polished
Mopar Performance aluminum valve covers, and breather
Customized open air filter
MSD 6AL ECU
MSD Blaster 2 Coil
MP Electronic Distributor
TTI step headers, into Jegs 2 1/2" A-Body exhaust (I will be upgrading the pipes at a later date)
Victory 3" driveshaft, that was bought through Mancini Racing
Painted Street HEMI orange

The 8 3/4 rear was bought off of Ebay and setup by a local shop, that does excellent work.
New HD springs were installed with the rear, purchased from ESPO
10 turned drums with new shoes and springs
All new bearings install on the axles

The front suspension was converted from drum to KH disc brakes.
All new bushings were installed, along with sway bar LCA's and stock sway bar.
New brakes lines were installed, purchased from Right Stuff (they are about 15 miles from me, which makes it nice)
Rebuilt 4 piston calipers from Napa
Rebuilt MC from Napa
Steer and Gear firm feel power steering gear
340 torsion bars, these might be upgraded at some point after I drive the car some more. I've only put about 350 miles on the engine and suspension.

This engine setup, will allow me to upgrade to more power rather easily. With a new cam and closed chamber heads, I should be able to reach 10 to 1 plus CR. At this time the car is not for racing, so that option will more then likely not be taken. But if I ever want more out of it, I can make the changes.

At this point I am pretty much done with the engine, drivetrain and suspension work. Other then some little things here an there it is pretty well set. The only thing left to do, is some detailing and wiring clean up.