What is the value of a new (NOS) Chrysler 400 short block. I have a chance to buy one and I don't want to pay too much. Thanks in advance my DCR pals -
So late last year I took advantage of the opportunity to purchase a used EZ Efi 1.0 set up for less than half the price of new. With the help of Mike, I made up my list of parts needed to completely replace the fuel system. With cost savings vs. reliability in mind I bought the following items. Tanks Inc. fuel tank direct replacement built for in tank pump, pump, sending unit, short sections of flexible line, hard line, fittings, clamps, fuel filter, and Aeroquip regulator and gauge. On the electrical side I went with Mike's suggestion of an alternator upgrade and got a Powermaster 100 amp unit. The MSD distributor he uses was a little expensive so I purchased a Summit CD ignition box. ( Fast sells a coil adapter for the tach signal but strongly suggests an ignition box for a clean signal.) I also needed misc. wire and some relays and fuse holders.
I started by changing the ignition and test firing the engine with the carburetor to eliminate it as a source if the engine didn't fire with the fuel injection installed. After swapping out the tanks I ran into my first hurdle, kinked lines. I learned from Google that filling them with sand prevented kinks and it worked like a charm. I made the line in two sections and getting the sand out of the second half that I had to complete on the car was a real bear.
The installation was pretty straight forward but time consuming. I made up a nice mount for the ignition and ECU only to read in the manual that the ECU should be at least two feet away from electrical noise like ignition boxes, D'oh! I ran into an issue with voltage fluctuation but with advise from some of the folks here and some trouble shooting that is no longer a problem. On its maiden voyage it was laying over really bad when accelerating. I knew there was a learning period but it wasn't getting much better after a couple rides. The manual led me to an adjustment that is basically an accelerator pump and one change made a world of difference.
I haven't had many chances to drive it with work, weather, and PennDot putting tar in the cracks of the highway I live on but I was quite happy with the last ride. I can't wait get it tuned in completely.
Can be used on most all 1964-1966 Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler vehicles WITHOUT tilt steering. This switch is part number 2822170 which is a superceded number for the other part numbers listed below.
Can anyone tell me the location of the retainers for the rocker covers on a 68 coronet? I am talking about the the plastic pieces that hold the stainless steel pieces on. I need to know how far in front of the rear wheel well opening the last retainer is.
So I finally went ahead and purchased this piece. It took me 3 years to finally buy it because it cost 1,100.00.
For now I just have the crappy fiberglass one and it is horrible! I should be receiving it today or tomorrow and will have a full review with pics for people who are on the fence about buying one. Hopefully this helps some people out.
Is this a normal thing? I'm 5'7" so that don't help. My dad has an inch or two on me and he looks like a little old man driving the car! Car had one inch pieces of pipe under the drivers seat that I'm guessing the original owner put in to gain some height. Is it just the seats in these cars?
New foam and seat covers by the way. No broken springs either.
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