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Comeback ‘Cuda Update: Fuel, Vent lines, and Gas Tank Installation

Mike Wilkins

February 25, 2020

Now that the dash, the under dash and engine wiring harnesses have been completed, it is time to turn our attention to getting the all-important fuel to the thirsty 426 Hemi with it’s duel four-barrel ...

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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: Got Me Under Pressure

Kent Will

February 13, 2020

Compression ratio is usually only thought about when selecting new pistons for an engine build. Most use the piston manufacturer’s reference table to determine what compression ratio they’ll end up with based on piston type ...

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Hughes Engines Tech Center: Buzzin’ Around The Beehive (Springs)

Kent Will

January 17, 2020

Hiding under every set of cast aluminum, chrome, or Hemi orange valve covers on any Mopar engine are one of those simple yet out of sight, out of mind components: valve springs. Dutifully slamming valves ...

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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: Single vs. Dual Plane Intake Debate

Kent Will

December 30, 2019

Aside from being a top-shelf supplier of performance parts for Mopar applications, Hughes Engines is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge on how to squeeze every last pony out of your small block, big block, ...

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Gallery: Factory Super Six Wakes Up Our 1967 Dodge Dart

Chris Holley

August 30, 2018

The Slant 6 could be found under the hood of a Plymouth or Dodge from the 1960 model year until the end of its production in the Dodge truck and van lines in 1987. Although ...

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Interior

Saturday Morning Tech: Installing a Cancelling Cam in a Flaming ...

Kevin Shaw

August 22, 2018

“And one day, it just stopped working,” I concluded. There was a pause from the other end of the phone call as the customer service technician was double checking his answer. “It sounds like either ...

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Comeback 'Cuda – '70 Plymouth 'Cuda

We Need a Brake! Clutch, Brake Pedals, Master Cylinder & ...

Mike Wilkins

August 6, 2018

Now that the “Comeback Cuda” is completely painted including blackout and undercoating it is time to start assembly. There are several recommended steps in order of re-assembly of a car. None are perfect but our ...

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Brazen – '69 Dodge Charger

Putting The Fight Back Into a 727 TorqueFlite With a ...

Kevin Shaw

July 31, 2018

For the classic Mopar enthusiast, there’s no better automatic transmission than the TorqueFlite 727. Built to withstand the labors of daily driving as well as the grueling lead-foot starts from the stoplight (or the Christmas ...

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Comeback 'Cuda – '70 Plymouth 'Cuda

Back in Black, Front in Black & Wheel Wells Too: ...

Mike Wilkins

July 5, 2018

Now that the Comeback ‘Cuda is painted, wet sanded, and buffed there are several other areas to spray before assembly can begin. Now is the time to finish anything that involves the paint on the ...

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Tech

Saturday Morning Tech: AutoMeter Professional Tire Pressure Gauge

Kevin Shaw

May 11, 2018

Admittedly, this product review should’ve been written months ago, but we have become so accustomed to using our new AutoMeter Professional Grade Tire Pressure Gauge that we kinda just forgot that we needed to write ...

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