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Started by moparjohn, September 21, 2006, 08:09:30 PM

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moparjohn

September 21, 2006, 08:09:30 PM
Well guys and gals we started the rebuilt 383 last night and procceeded to do the cam break in.  all went well, 2 leaks (fixed) timming was almost dead on , carb tunned, and it sounds great. It has a decidedly more pronounced growl at idle and revs up to 3 grand smooth as silk. I can't wait to hit the streets/track and se what he does. It took 3 months to the day for the whole process. Pics will ne forthcomming.
Happiness is having a hole in your roof!

6670charger

#1
September 21, 2006, 08:16:15 PM
Great!  Should really give that rare car some snort.  Good luck!
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General_01

#2
September 21, 2006, 08:26:50 PM
That's awesome John. Pics would be great. Glad to hear the rebuild went well.
1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee
496 stroker
4-speed

moparjohn

#3
September 21, 2006, 08:45:49 PM
I had a friend post pics on moparts, 383 thread
Happiness is having a hole in your roof!

694spdRT

#4
September 21, 2006, 10:28:22 PM
Congrats....that is great news John!

I know you must miss driving your Charger more than anyone I can think of.
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

Just 6T9 CHGR

#5
September 22, 2006, 05:35:41 AM
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

41husk

#6
September 22, 2006, 07:23:15 AM
Great news! I need to get back on my Chally :'(
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Troy

#7
September 22, 2006, 08:24:45 AM
That's great! :2thumbs:

Troy
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Johnny SixPack

#8
September 22, 2006, 10:42:05 AM
Sweet! :2thumbs:

Glad to see Tennessee will back on the road soon. :cheers:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

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Charger_Fan

#9
September 22, 2006, 03:25:25 PM
Quote from: moparjohn on September 21, 2006, 08:45:49 PM
I had a friend post pics on moparts, 383 thread
Hey, isn't that thread supposed to be locked by now?? :icon_smile_big:
I see the mods did edit the reply above one of those pics, though (freaks). :image_294343:


Oh & congrats on your new engine! :cheers:

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Blue Pentastar

#10
September 22, 2006, 04:09:06 PM
That is fantastic news John. Kelly says "Right on". I am glad to hear your best friend is healthy and ready to roll again. I know that has to feel good.

Congratulations now you can drive it to Missouri for the next TDC meet in May.

Mike Schrader
69 Charger White Hat Special  
04 Chrysler 300M Special
99 Ram 3500 Dually Diesel
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