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What temperature is it rising to?

New here, I acquired this 69 Bahama Yellow Roadrunner 2 years ago, when I wasn’t even in the market but I just loved it. Appears to have been restored 25 years or so ago but I kind of like the patina it’s developed. It’s a factory 383 4 speed car but it had a 440/727 when I got it. I always...

What is your base timing at? What port on the edelbrock did you get that vacuum measurement from? Edelbrocks only have manifold vacuum at the front center 3/8 pcv port and the 3/16 port on the front driver's side. You may also consider buying a new vacuum gauge, yours may be defective. Based on...

Sweet car, 383 is no slouch either. Yes dual plane intake will help, 750 DP is a great idea as well. As For now I would also definitely start by checking the timing. Modern fuel prefers lots of initial timing to help start up and of course helps add that low end power. I suggest bumping initial...

Hard to say without seeing it but yes it's definitely a sandwich of parts and difficult to avoid any leakage. I've had luck going with the Mancini Billet rear main seal retainer and the one piece rubber oil pan/windage tray from Summit. Sorry not much help but just my .02 cents about my experience.

Hello, My 1969 Roadrunner came with the factory 4 piston front disc brakes. System is pretty much complete minus the rotors. Has anyone found a way to mainly keep it stock without having to replace the spindles? Not necessarily looking for the cheapest brakes but not really interested in a high...