Hello everybody,

My name is Ryan and I live in the Minneapolis metro area in Minnesota. I have recently purchased a 1966 charger. It is, overall, in good condition and has had a Mopar 440 swapped into it. My plans for it are:

-Get the broken things fixed (left blinker, horn, back window)
-New paintjob (not sure on color bit has some minor body defects)
-Performance upgrades

I was wondering what you all would consider first. Do a once-over on the engine or fix some things that are broken but I can live with? Thanks,

Ryan

 

Ryan -

Welcome aboard!

Unless you plan on doing a full resto or resto/mod project car, I'd make it safe AND legal to drive first, then you other stuff as time and budget permit.

Archer

 

Welcome from Orlando!
Yeah making it safe and efficient is always a priority

 

Nice rides..... Get out cruising and enjoy it... I agree... Do a little at a time.

 

Welcome, love those early Chargers.

 

Fix broken things first. +++++

 

MAGOO nice to see you here, bring some old mopar back to the forum....

 

I Agree...

 

Thanks for the input everybody. I think I have found the fixes for many of the problems I have! After I finish fixing it up, what speed mods would you go with first? I was thinking camshaft, but can't find any info on which are good for the 440. What would you all recommend? Thanks,

Ryan

 

A good duel plane intake, Holley 750 Dp, headers with a good exhaust behind, and finally a cam with less than 220 duration @ .050 and a 3.55 gears. That should wake up your 440 !

 

Thanks Iowan. I will look into these things. I appreciate the quick response!

 

You could use a electronic distributor conversation also, probably something I would do first.
Along with a full tune up.