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Old 10-18-2015, 11:01 PM   #1
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Default 1978 Dodge Magnum stocker?

I love oddball combos, this might not be an oddball but I would like to get an opinion on if this is viable. Its heavy, can be run as a 2 brl or a 4brl with a intake /carb switch (same cam and heads for either). Wants a grand but probably can get it for 600 or so. IF I do pull the trigger, you can count on a post by post build up here. N/O/P as a 2brl, L/M/N as a 4brl.
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Old 10-18-2015, 11:17 PM   #2
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Old 10-19-2015, 07:56 AM   #3
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With the 4bbl it's OK but the 2bbl would need about 20 HP back to be worth your while.
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Old 10-19-2015, 12:03 PM   #4
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Old 10-19-2015, 01:35 PM   #5
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the 360 270hp is the way to go. It would run under the index cheap.
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Old 10-21-2015, 08:41 PM   #6
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Listen to Paul Wong. Incidentally,do these cars have the long straight front torsion bars,or the removable front K member with the bent bars contained in it?
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Old 10-21-2015, 11:16 PM   #7
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Just like the B Body.
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Old 10-21-2015, 11:17 PM   #8
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Honestly I couldn't tell you Greg.
If I pull the trigger, this will be my first Mopar build so all the help/suggestions/honest know-how will be appreciated.
If I do this, I will be using the 360/170/276 motor.
Will the 904 bolt up?
I'm inclined to think a 8 3/4 rear will be plenty?
Long way off but Sox and Martin red, white and blue, or a simple Petty Blue?
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Old 10-22-2015, 09:33 AM   #9
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yes on the 900 series transmission.
yes on the 8 3/4,done correctly.
red, white, and blue on the color.
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Old 10-22-2015, 11:49 AM   #10
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Not a wrench turned and you are already concerned about a paint job? Dream on.
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