Re: Plans for LeRoar

[Richard Kinsley <leroar.kinsley058@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm most likely going with a stock converter. I still have mine and intend to get it checked out.  I may have to experiment with the rear gears a tad but I think I want to go probably back to my original 2:76 type gear.  I have a set of 3:23's on hand that were in this diff before.  I have to remember that I have much taller tires now than before so that will drop my "effective" (?) or actual (?) ratio even more than in stock form.  Of course the calc's are very easy for rpm's vs mph vs ratio vs tire dia..  A guy can figure that out ahead of time as a starter and see how well it works then.

Another thing I think I'd like to change is the headers.  I like my TTI's but a block hugger style would be a better set-up for everyday use.  I think it would be about the same price to have them built as it was to buy the TTI's. If the starter ever failed I'd have a major project to replace it with the TTI's.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara LeRoar 4dr 324 poly w/goodies  

On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 9:44 AM, <furyus63@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Rich,

 

Two different set ups means double the fun and adventure. What are you thinking for a converter and rear gear.

 

Nick Tiberio

FuryUs63

359 Poly Stroker

 

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From: "Richard Kinsley" <leroar.kinsley058@xxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 12:36:52 AM
Subject: Plans for LeRoar

I have been in limbo for awhile with the holiday season taking precedence over 'ol LeRoar.  Heck it's too nasty to go out now antway.

I did get the new trans tailshaft all stripped and painted previously.  I have also worked on the new manifold a little to seal the injector bungs as a temporary measure so I can use my 750 Eddy on it while I gather the items for the injection, aka "money".  I found some small freeze plugs that are close to fitting but a tad small so I put some RTV around the edges and pressed them in. They do feel secure and it's a vacuum area not a pressure situation, excluding a backfire :-) I am going to gasket match the manifold, block the heat crossover and paint the bottom of the intake also.

I intend to run the trick heads and 284deg cam with this single 4bl so that I can see the difference between it and the 2X4's.  That should be interesting.  Then I will begin with the rebuild which will take awhile and include a rear gear change, torque converter change, cam swap, head swap, header swap and new plumbing and fuel pump for the injection.  Of course I can't do the pump until I have the injection ready.

I have a few more honey do's to go and I'll be able to get on it.  I have a nice garage to hide in during the cold weather so I can keep busy and make some progress.  Oh yes, I will also be installing Chrysler Sebring conv bucket seats up front for some added comfort and the shoulder belts are built in with the seat. I will re-install the heater also so I can be warm while driving.  I'll have to forego the A/C for now but that's nothing new.  I've been getting along without it for quite awhile anyway.  I also want to replace the big rear tires with the same size as the front and get a spare that matches.  It's nice having one size tire when traveling if you have a flat. 

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Now get to work on your cars :-)

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara LeRoar 4dr 324 poly w/goodies

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