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  1. rollie

    Wheels and Tires

    Proposing to install 275 x 60 x 15 Tires on 15 x 8 Magnum 500's. Anyone have this set-up ? Do I have to be concerned about setback or do they clear OK? Thanks
  2. rollie

    Window Regulator Handle

    Knob has come off rear window regulator handle. Does not seem to be screwed in to handle. Is this friction fit to the handle ? Any suggestions appreciated.
  3. rollie

    Bouncing Tach

    Have original in-dash tach in 1969 Roadrunner, updated to pro street. MSD advised using PN 8920 to convert signal from new Digital 6AL ignition. All wired up according to instruction diagram. Worked great for about 2 minutes. Now just bounces around the bottom of the gauge no matter what the...
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    Production Stats

    Anyone know where are there is production stats for 69 roadrunners hardtop 383 cars. I have a very rare colour and I'm trying to find out how many of this colour were produced. Any info appreciated. Thanks.
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    Clutch Chatter

    My 383 stroker 496 in my 69 Roadrunner produces almosy double the horsepower than the original, so all new parts were added from the engine to the A833 transmission. We've tried three different set-ups with Centreforce single and dual clutch and finished with a Ram clutch. But we still have...
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    In dash tachometer with MSD ignition

    Have the original in-dash tachometer in my 69 runner and have installed new MSD ignition with 383 pro street motor. Tachometer now bounces around wildly. Does anyone know if there is an electrical kit/part/converter that will change the signals to the tachometer so that it will work correctly.
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    Something not Right

    I have a stroker 383/496 with approximately 600 hp and 625 ft lbs of torque, MSD ignition, VR706 regulator, new Optimax battery, and MSD blaster coil. Seem to have an issue with the 'next' gear after hard acceleration. Pulls like stink in first and then second gear is not strong. I can...
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    Not Good Vibrations

    After installing a new pro street stroker 383/496 in my 69 Roadrunner......I'm getting some not so sweet vibrations above 70 mph. At 120 the vibration is so bad, forget about looking out the rear view mirror.....and there's a lot more left in this motor. Looking for some ideas on where to...
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    Drum Brakes - they just ain't doing it anymore

    After several near misses (since nobody these days leaves enough room between cars on the highway) ....... I'm going to switch to disc brakes. Can any members please advise the solutions that they would recommend that have worked for them in a similar situation. I currently have original 4...
  10. rollie

    Pilot Bearing

    Looking to replace the input pilot bearing to a roller type bearing for my 383 runner. Details are 6 bolt crank, 383 high performance stroker engine, input shaft will be from New Process 833 4 speed manual transmission March 1969. Can anyone provide a link or part number that would work well...
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    I'm on my 4th Regulator !!

    69 Roadrunner stroker 383/496 with MSD ignition and MSD blaster coil, stock alternator. Tried 3 new regulators ........charges for a short time (at maximum charging on the alternator gauge) and then blows. Alternator gauge then shows discharging all the time. Just tried 1970 style regulator...
  12. rollie

    Air Breather

    Have installed a new 383 Mopar and want to reuse original oval air breather (Coyote Duster). Due to Edelbrock manifold, I'm about 1 1/2 inches too high for the air breather to fit into the original air grabber hood. Is there a way to recess the breather or is there a low profile option that...
  13. rollie

    clutch

    Installing 550 hp stroker motor 383. Have stock clutch and stock A833 transmission. Worried that clutch may be a problem. Any suggestions appreciated.
  14. rollie

    Frame Stiffener

    About to install a LOT of horsepower into my 1969 B Body. Am concerned that I might twist the frame when I hold it to the pin with this engine. Looking for some comments about frame stiffeners, core support stiffeners and/or chassis support stiffeners. Any advice/comments appreciated.
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    Drum vs Disc Brakes

    My runner has 4 wheel manual drum brakes. I would like to change the front from drum to discs to make it safer to drive. The car has 15 inch rims. It's been recommended that I stay with manual and install 'common' discs in the front, common meaning parts from the early 70's that are easy to...
  16. rollie

    Engine Block Weight

    Can't seem to find an answer to a question regarding weight and horsepower. Can anyone tell me what a 1969 383 HO engine weighs versus a 1969 Hemi weighs ? Have tried many web sites but no details on engine weight, only car curb weight. Tx
  17. rollie

    383 Stroker

    Has anyone done business or bought an engine rom Precision Race Engines in McMinnville TN ?? Looking for some feedback good or bad. May be spending a bunch on a 383 Stroker Crate.
  18. rollie

    Trying to find correct build date

    Serial numbers all seem to match..........windshield, engine, radiator yoke and fender tag. Manual transmission Chrysler 10,000 year date decoded to Feb 25, 1969. Can't seem to find where to find actual build date. Car claimed to be built on Nov 15, 1968, St. Louis plant. Any members have a...
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