1968 383 low block build up.

70newport · 02-29-2008, 01:51 PM

so i have a 1868 chrysler newport with a 383 in it. i have converted it from being a stock 2 barrel single exhaust to being a 4 barrel using a holley 4150 carb and an edelbrock performer series intake. I am in the process fo soing dual 2.5 inch exhaust from the headers back.

any otehr suggestions as to things i can do to improve performance without doing a full rebuild....

thanks,

Gary

Mopar Guy in Delaware · 04-04-2008, 10:30 AM

Hey,

Sounds like an interesting project.
Maybe you'll drop the trans pan and clean the screens and residue in there, new fluid and all that, the Newport should feel real good with the attention your providing.

78D200 · 04-24-2008, 03:40 PM

MSD coil and an orange box will really wake up the ignition and it is under $100 from summit racing. (just did it to my 78 318).

pbpunisher · 11-25-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 70newport

so i have a 1868 chrysler newport

1868? thats a pretty old-ass car. talk about your CLASSIC hot rods

rr69half6bbl · 11-26-2008, 04:55 AM

So its been awhile newport, fill us in, howd the hop up go and does it run like hell? whats up next for it, now that yopuve done some minor upgrades?

02-29-2008, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
70newport Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 1	1968 383 low block build up. so i have a 1868 chrysler newport with a 383 in it. i have converted it from being a stock 2 barrel single exhaust to being a 4 barrel using a holley 4150 carb and an edelbrock performer series intake. I am in the process fo soing dual 2.5 inch exhaust from the headers back. any otehr suggestions as to things i can do to improve performance without doing a full rebuild.... thanks, Gary

04-24-2008, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
78D200 Ph.D in wheelinology Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 461	MSD coil and an orange box will really wake up the ignition and it is under $100 from summit racing. (just did it to my 78 318). __________________ Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60(detroit)/14B(spool), SOA, inboard rear 64" springs, 38.5 thornbirds jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/

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04-04-2008, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mopar Guy in Delaware Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delmar, Delaware Posts: 94	Hey, Sounds like an interesting project. Maybe you'll drop the trans pan and clean the screens and residue in there, new fluid and all that, the Newport should feel real good with the attention your providing.

11-26-2008, 04:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
rr69half6bbl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central ,IN Posts: 105	So its been awhile newport, fill us in, howd the hop up go and does it run like hell? whats up next for it, now that yopuve done some minor upgrades?