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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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New MOPAR guy here!

Just traded my 1965 Impala for a 1970 Belvedere (GTX tribute car) and can't wait to begin working on the 318 engine. The car is all original, numbers matching, and was stored in a container for 25 years. Previous owner just painted it and made it a tribute car. I would prefer that is was a Roadrunner, but we'll see what happens. So goodbye Chevy Talk, hello Mopar forums.

Expect many questions for the B body guys!

Ron

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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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So how big of a big block are you building, as long as it's tribute you might as well go all the way! CASH NO OBJECT !!!!!!

Welcome to the site.............
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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At least a 383!
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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you said 318 ............. BIG difference!
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 03:45 PM
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Welcome... Nice looking car....
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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 01:29 AM
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That's quite a change, congratulations on your purchase and welcome aboard!

Should be fun and nice project for you, looking forward with your build thread.
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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Iowan
you said 318 ............. BIG difference!
Good eye! I'm trying to get the 318 running, but will start looking for the 383 soon!
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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 09:10 PM
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Don't limit yourself to just a 383 IT may be easier to find a 400 low deck or a 440 out of a motorhome
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 05:19 AM
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TV, will a stock Belvedere be able to handle a 440? in other words, will it fit? Motor mounts same? Will the K member handle it?
thanks
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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good luck and welcome I'm new but you have come to the right place
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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It will do fine with a 440 after all they were available with a 440 even a Hemi
You do need to change the trans too...
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 09:54 AM
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Going by your other posts it looks like you're getting familiar with your mopar.
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