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zac
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4/27/2005
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ya thats what I was told. Do you think the comp cams XE274H or the XE284H are too big for my engine? Would I get better performance with the XE268 cam that you suggested.
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gen1dak
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4/27/2005
21:47:54
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Yeah, it's the general concensus that the XE268 is the upper limit for a good streetable cam in the 318. Now, would a hotter one run? Sure, but it'd be fussy, and larger than the 268 you're getting into redlines above 6400rpm, so your top end potential in the cam would be wasted without bottom end beefing. The 268 dovetails nicely with the max safe rpm you'll want to run, while still delivering excellent power throughout your useable rpm range. If, for some reason you got a beefier bottom end later on, kicking the rocker ratio to 1.6 would shift the rpm range up a few hundred rpm like a larger cam. That said, the XE268 is your best bet for your current goals. Remember, that cam, with the right complimentary parts, will deliver 400hp at 6,000rpm in a 318 with great torque from the basement on up.
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Zac
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4/27/2005
22:00:25
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Okay thanks. I kinda got the bigger is better mentality for a while. I found a running 318 today for $400 from the carb to the pan. Now i just need to find a tranny and I might be able to do the swap at schoo, if I have enough time. Are there any markings on the a518 tranny for me to recognize it by? I dont want to get suckered into getting the same tranny I already have.
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gen1dak
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4/28/2005
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The 518 has a large inverted "V" on it's midsection. The "V" 1.25" on one side, and 1.5" on the other. The A500 does not have this in the casting. Take a look at this 4WD A518. Different tailsection, but the same inverted "V" on the midsection. Can't miss it, and only the A518/46RH/46RE, meaning larger units, have this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33727&item=7970749820&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW#ebayphotohosting
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gen1dak
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4/28/2005
12:28:21
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Also, on the inverted "V"......this is only on the passenger side of the tranny. The driver side is smooth.
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Zac
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4/28/2005
14:00:18
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okay thanks. I phoned the local wreckers and they didnt have one. the closest on I could find is 2 hours away and $1000. I think that is a little steep. How much would my A500 stand up to?
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gen1dak
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4/28/2005
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A stock A500 will do pretty well IF you put the TransGo kit in, but you will find that they might go for $100 less than the A518 (same overdrive unit, the 500 is just smaller in the front three). Also, since you're looking at a milder setup than the supercharged killer, you'll do well with that 8 1/4 with a limited slip. Just don't expect it to live if you put slicks on and do heavy drag racin'. They put these rears under 5,000lb RamChargers (2WD). Anyway, I still have mine and it's getting a much more potent 360Mag.
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Zac
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4/28/2005
19:38:19
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Okay. I was planning on putting a shift kit in it anyway so thats not a problem. I wouldnt mind swapping to the 8 3/4 rear and five lug rotors and then running some old style 15" slotted mags or new american racing versions.
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Mike S.
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4/28/2005
19:39:33
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33727&item=7971072096&rd=1
Here is my ebay listing with a converter and Transgo shift kit for a A500.
Mike S.
91CC Carbed 390 w/nitrous
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Zac
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I would love to bid on that, Ill have to see if I can afford it right now.
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Zac
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5/01/2005
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Hey mike, did you drive with that converter on the street? If so how did you do around town? did gas mileage drop?
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Mike S.
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5/01/2005
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I did drive every day with that converter. I don't remember a difference in mileage at all but I would say it would decrease slightly. Actually this converter wasn't much different than stock under normal driving, but when you stomped the pedal the rpms would come straight up to 2400, made a big difference off the line(over stock that is). Well, if you decide too bid on it good luck.
Mike S.
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Zac
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5/01/2005
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okay thanks. Also mike, since this is the first time I have ever bid for anything on Ebay and I have to pay with a money order, do i just incorporate the shipping cost into the money order that I send you? If I win that is.
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Mike S.
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5/02/2005
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Yes, if you will I will send you a invoice telling you how much the purchase price, shipping cost and the total are.
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Mike
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Zac
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5/02/2005
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okay thanks. I just wasnt sure. Also how would I install a tranny cooler? With or without a fan? Where did you put yours in your dakota? Another thing is for my carb should i get electric or manual choke?
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Mike S.
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5/03/2005
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I would go with a electric choke for a street carb. I had a Holley street avenger carb with a electric choke and I loved it. I drove the truck every day with that carb and started right up with no problems. I now have a Mighty Demon carb with no choke at all and let me tell you it takes a while too get it too idle. As for the trans cooler, I just went too autozone and got the largest trans cooler they had. It came with hose and clamps, the only thing I needed was a 5/16 hose barb, too extend the factory hose too reach the trans cooler. I mounted mine infront of the a/c condenser using the mounting ties that came with the cooler. So it was attached too the condenser. Then just ran the other end of the hose back too the radiator. This way the trans cooler and the radiator cooled the tranny.
Mike S.
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Zac
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5/04/2005
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Okay. thanks. thats kinda what i thought i would have to do.
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Zac
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5/11/2005
20:18:49
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hey mike. do you have any pics of your truck?? like interior, exterior,cage fuel cell, exhaust, slicks, etc. your truck sounds like what i kinda want to do to mine. i need some ideas
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Mike S.
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5/12/2005
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Yeah I have a few LOL. Actually I have plenty of them. I don't have them posted on a site but I'll email you a few if you give me your address. Give me a day or so, I'll have too scan the ones of the interior. I have some of the exterior and the motor and bed on the computer already so I can send you those later today.
Mike
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Zac
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5/12/2005
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my email is mpr_pwr@hotmail.com. thanks mike
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