What Happened To This 1969 Dodge Charger That I Tried To Drive 2400 Miles? Engine Teardown And Fix

[@rocketresto]

Not seen - the fuel line splitting at the fuel filter when I put it away after Jamie left. Seriously - this car wants to get set on fire.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It doesn’t like me/us

[@averagejoe9234]

Thanks Tom for letting Jamie film this content in the shop! Appreciate you letting us come along for the ride!

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I have a 69 Charger my mechanic friend and I nicknamed VooDoo child because things happen we can't explain and feel like he's laughing at us. If I told you stuff he's done you'd say we're crazy but I have it on video.

[@MikeJBlues]

Beautiful car, good time for a nice intake and 4 barrel upgrade

[@BlindBatG34]

You deserve way more subscribers.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! We’re getting places now! Almost at 20k… I can’t complain. But I have my sights set on 100k 😅

[@patrickwayne3701]

​@DeadDodgeGarage well, our community has certainly got the potential to get you there... you and Chris Birdsong [Junkerup] and of course, Just Mopar Joe, are great examples of keeping the faith. I'm 58, graduated in '85 from High School. Grew up around grumpy old guys that didn't really say many encouraging words to us, then 'young' Mopar guys,, now, I'm watching younger guys coming along like you guys and I am hopeful we find a way to 'pay it forward' and keep it alive amidst the full court press to eradicate what seems like every vestige of 'Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and, [ahem],,,, muscle cars..... I first caught wind of you, posting about scrounging all your capital and wherewithal to buy the red 68, AND roadtripping it back home with your baby girl. I was touched, because MAYBE she will always keep that in her heart as the future unfolds and the insane left keeps trying to villify our old cars versus 'the green new deal' and ev's. Maybe your kiddos and those of other friends of mine will hold the line against the insanity, thanks to having been exposed to their Dad's madness with Coke Bottle Chargers and Winged Plymouths.... and 64 Dodges and Plymouths..... Glad you are out there keeping the faith man.

[@jimmy-r2i2q]

Many years ago I saw a 318 duster with a offenhouser intake and 3 strongberg carbs. Never got the chance to see it run. Jimbo

[@danbratten3103]

This takes me back to when I was in high school in the late 90s with my 68 Plymouth Satellite 2 door with the 318. Great video. 👍🏻

[@jamesblair9614]

It looks great with the spray bomb detailing, a very nice looking car. This might be obsolete information, like about 40 years old, but you know how they tell you to retorque the head bolts after running it through a thermal cycle? Well, I actually did it, which means pulling back the exhaust manifolds, but I was very surprised at how much the head bolts had loosened off.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m hip to that recommendation. It’s so impractical in most situations, and I’ve done a good bit of reading on it. I seem to recall that retorquing was a good idea for steel shim gaskets, but shouldn’t be necessary with more modern gaskets. It’s been a while since then and can’t remember for sure. In any case, I’ve never done it.

[@rmnixon14]

You should.

[@robinelston5966]

Those cars are beautiful, thanks for the vid, I fell in love with the 318 when my brother bought a 69 Satellite with one. It ran pretty darn good even with it's little Stromberg and single exhaust.

[@DannyHicks-xj2ie]

This video reminds me of my 70 Road Runner. Especially when you were driving. Same dash and gas gage reading the same. I would love to share a picture

[@amykeen1394]

When I was 18 I bought a plum crazy 70 charger, 318 2 barrel, glass packs, sounding good. Party barge for me and my friends. I miss that ol car.

[@moparts52]

I have recently found your channel and have been enjoying your content I just am a little amazed at your knowledge and impressed with what you do and Feel like you should be much older than you are I was born and raised in the Spokane area and now live in Montana So I also enjoy the backdrop of your drives Keep up the good work

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Nice! Yes I hear that a lot. Haha. I don’t know how I ended up like I am, but I’m happy with it. I’ve been able to do a lot of stuff that I enjoy - and that others can’t. Thanks for watching!

[@T500cal]

I feel that lol. I love admiring my own car when watching someone else drive it.

[@MrBrombomb]

I absolutely love this car & the fact that you stuck with the gear-reduction starter instead of using a modern Dakota mini starter.

[@irocker350]

just found this channel, (liked and subscribed), My first car was a 68 Coronet 318, also had a 77 Van, (also a 318) and a 70 Polara, (440). That Polara is one that I sure wish I had kept. the Chargers featured on this video are beautiful. Liked and subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos with lots more Mopars.

[@dominickserignese8837]

Purple charger runs excellent! Great job! I noticed the steering wheel is not straight. Take care of that would ya?!😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s on the list. Haha.

[@SE-me2pt]

BTW old AFB jets can be used in old AVS carbs too, you hafta swap the metering rods and flat access covers for the primaries because AFBs are two step rods as opposed to three step AVS rods. The AVS primary jets are taller for the third step.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Ahhh, that’s interesting. I’ve seen those taller covers and three step rods, but hadn’t made the mental leap to realize they are just for the old AVS. Cool stuff.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

You kept me up past m bed time. Nice cars. Took me back to high school. I miss the basic things that are fixable - even on a far away hiway.

[@fraserobrien3828]

nice job sir,, great to see so many dodges in one place , thanks for the video jamie...hay i bot a 69 charger in 1977 when i was 18 ,lol it got stolen. so I,ve been hoping to get another,,one since then lol . fraser

[@Ripsaw17]

You have a cool job you get to work on old mopars I grow up driven them and wish I had some of my old cars now but back then they were just cheap fun had no idea what they would be worth 40 years later you really are lucky to have a job that you get to play with old stuff I miss the good old days

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Come on man... throw that two barrel to the side, get you an ontake and put a four barrel on that thing. It feels wrong seeing that little carb on a 69 charger. I love your channel btw!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

But it’s correct original type stuff... It’s also really, really easy to work on - as I talked about in this video. This is a highway cruiser with air conditioning. It’s a lot more important to us that those parts fit correctly than squeezing a few more ponies out of it or looking impressive. Having said that… this BBD is pretty much junk now. A four barrel would fix it. And I have an intake.

[@rocketresto]

Once you go 4 bbl it’s different kick down, different throttle cable, return springs, choke, etc etc. not just a simple swap.

[@shaneadamiak2153]

I love watching your videos. You make them interesting.

[@richardleser6505]

Jamie you just might be my new favorite you tuber!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thanks Richard!

[@richardweyland116]

Your car is not just pretty it also sounds great!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It really does. I love the 383 so much.

[@MikeTheSlacker]

Enjoyed watching again

[@dirtlump]

I like my '69 Charger R/T SE.... I like even more the fact it's unrestored, unmolested, and factory X9 Black in still 'minty' condition... with the unrebuilt #'s 440 Magnum that is music to the ears when romped on ? Things start happening really quick at that point even by todays standards..... very surprising ! I lift the hood once a year for fresh set of Points/Condenser/Oil Change and do about 3,000 miles a year..... Just say'in.... Na-Na-Na-Boo-Boo fellas !

[@denislandry7577]

I would keep the 68 even with a small block , love your blue Demon too , i hope you gonna do something with the 73 mustang . I had some of them they are lot a fun too lol well done

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That Mustang was never mine, and my friend sold it a year and a half ago.

[@jonboy9912]

Subscribed this week love your content!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@Mr9501]

Nice ‘69 Charger..( the rest are nice too)....keep enjoying your fleet!

[@INFLATION.IS.SAVAGE]

LUV UOR SENSE OF HUMOR, BRUUH... VIDZ NOT OVER AN HOUR..😁😂

[@drewschumann1]

Every time i see a charger turn a corner, the theme from Bullitt plays in my head. But i drive a 1967 Mustang GT, so.....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oooohhh! That’s awesome. I think I need a black ‘68 some day too. Haha.

[@modeljetjuggernaut4864]

This guy might look like a ragged gearhead.. but 3 Chargers? He might as well be wearing a million dollar suit with a lot of bling and slicked back hair.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I only own one of them, and I had to sell five much crappier cars and trucks (ok, one was a Cobra replica, but that’s this whole other story) and a car trailer to get it - and I still owe a friend the $2000 I borrowed to seal the deal over a year later. I am not that guy. I made a lot of sacrifices to make my dream reality.

[@randyman828]

Sweet ride 👍

[@derekstone355]

Taz is saying, this ain’t a Monte Carlo!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well he’s not wrong. Haha.

[@chipieal]

If you ever get down to Billings, let me know. I would Love to see the Purple 69. I also love 318's. Ever consider a 4 barrel and a cam change? Just asking.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That car was sold months ago. We are in Washington. Some flipper guy bought it, and it’s for sale somewhere in Oregon now. And yes, we briefly considered improving the power situation, but decided it was better off for our purposes perfectly stock - as Mike had built it.

[@dalemagners404]

Beautiful car!

[@jamesonpace726]

Cragar SS - there can be only one....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yessssssss

[@farmerbrown3768]

MoPars was notorious for a rusty cooling system!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Interesting. I mean I’ve certainly seen some…

[@79tazman]

I hate the steel intake gaskets for the 318 I always use the felpro gaskets that are so much better and never leak like the steel ones sometimes do

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me too - unfortunately, that’s what comes in the year correct head set, and it’s what we had. It also looks right.

[@billyzgoneape]

I love my BBD 2 barrel I mean I've never had a car with a 4 barrel but still it's great

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I just really like them. I don’t know why

[@volkerjanssen7905]

Just asking: Is it enough to scrape off the residue from the old gaskets with a blade? Don't they need proper planing? I'm just curious because I learned that this is such a sensitive job to ensure the next gasket doesn't blow again after a couple of miles.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s enough, at least for a composite gasket on these poorly finished old iron castings. Resurfacing is absolutely the best thing to do - but does every single engine that blows a head gasket get fully broken down and sent to a machine shop to have the decks on the block resurfaced? Absolutely not. Heads often do - but the ones that generally need it the most are aluminum. Engines with MLS head gaskets are a lot pickier about their sealing surfaces. But for this old stuff, it’s not as important. Scraping it and sending it has worked fine for countless jobs just like this.

[@JimmyLoose]

Is there a specific tool designed specifically to install those water pump heater hose outlets using the notches at the top? I do like the turning a washer method, but I'm curious. Seems Mopar back in the day had a specific tool for every job.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes, of course. That’s what I meant by “I (don’t) have the proper tool handy.” I dug around our tool stash for a while and couldn’t find one.

[@richardweyland116]

Cast iron beats plastic. How hard is it to pull the exhaust manifolds? I'm dealing with a 440.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It was really easy on this one because there is actually room around the small block, and the previous owner hit the hardware with never seize. The easiest exhaust manifold removal I have ever been involved with… good luck on the 440. There is no space. Do they even come out with the studs in place? I don’t know…

[@richardweyland116]

If you pull any AC systems off of a 69 Charger big block, let me know. I'll buy it from you.

[@randyman828]

Nice 👍

[@stannelson2582]

I have seen gray/silver 318 in 3 different 69s. Was this a thing that was a thing to do. Not factory right? Oh by the way though look good silver/gray lol

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I have no idea why it would be “the thing” - but as far as I know, not factory.

[@lovetocrank]

@stannelson2582 Love the sound of the starter when it is cold starting. Go Sabres!

[@Sidewayz455]

Unrelated question; Six Pack or Double Quads?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s the eight barrels for me 😃

[@dnfd737]

if youve gone this far cam it and add 4bbl

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Not what we were going for.

[@mikethacker8558]

What timing advance did you settle for?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Ah crap, can’t remember. 8-10 degrees base?

[@cameronwingate7477]

Needs 6.4 hemi with 8 speed auto

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Built a Challenger with 6.4/6 speed for a customer. It was cool, but not what I want in life. Also, a ridiculously expensive swap.

[@jesse111487]

How much would you ask for the 68 if you were bbn to sell it?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I guess the number would be $60k. But… I don’t know that I could buy what it is again for that.

[@jesse111487]

@@DeadDodgeGarage what about the 318 charger?

[@peniscaughtinzipper]

Great episode! Any more 64 plymouth stuff on the horizon? Always gets me amped up to worl on my savoy.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Actually we do have one kind of in progress. And we still have a two door sedan no one is buying… I’d really like to do something with that.

[@peniscaughtinzipper]

@@DeadDodgeGarage 2 door sedan you say??

[@chipieal]

Is this a 318 or a 383 2 barrel

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

318 2 barrel

[@jimhic3195]

why keep the campells soup can on their???!!!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

In case I get hungry!

[@gregmacdonald6773]

If only that aluminum radiator didn't have the lower outlet on the wrong side.....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Seriously… kind of a huge bummer. But it’s what was available.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍

[@richardweyland116]

Can't have enough 2nd gen Chargers...I can't believe how good that 318 sounds! Darlin? I don't have any girly cars, they all have big balls and no tits. Just FYI, you have weird ads on your channel.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Do I? What the heck are they for? Because I have no idea - or control over it. Also, they are generally tuned to the particular viewer that is watching, so I don’t know that what you are seeing is what everyone is seeing. All I’m saying is, the Charger is aggressively curvy… and he made great choices with that exhaust. It sounds awesome.

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage For some reason my reply didn't get posted. Guess youboob didn't like it.

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Yes, the body style is sensuous and yet beastly handsome.

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Steel buildings tend to last....great ad.

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Oh, boy! Colostrum! Another great ad. Think I'll go out and get a colostrum shake...then puke.

[@nostickpeople]

Please repay me for the last 34min of my life

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I didn’t strap you to a fucking chair and make you watch. I don’t even know why people are seeing this video now. 👋

[@steven6692]

Once a blogger falls in love with it's voice, its time to leave the channel for good...and no, you're not funny.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about, but you can go do it somewhere else. Despite what dinguses like you have to say, 30,000 people say my voice is fine enough, and as these videos now pay me more than any day job I have ever had, I’m going to keep making them. Buh bye!

[@steven6692]

@@DeadDodgeGarage ok

[@clembob8004]

Nice, nice, and nice! As much as I like 318s (I have had at least one in my life since I got a drivers license a LONG time ago), the Charger body style needs much more power under its hood to be truly in love with itself.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I… completely agree. I love 318s, and in smaller cars they are just awesome. Trucks too. I found it quite underwhelming in the Charger. That may be a particular issue with this engine though. I’m the first to say that not everything is a hot rod, and a street car doesn’t need 400 horsepower to be fun. But… a little more power on tap would be really nice.

[@drewschumann1]

​@@DeadDodgeGarage Stroker?

[@1575murray]

@@DeadDodgeGarage This car needs at least an LA 360 or an RB 383. A Slant Six or a 318 does not do it justice.

[@beljames1563]

Been waiting for this one. What's not to love about a Charger?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well… I do love it, but this one has slightly become a pain in my ass.

[@paulblack3608]

So, head bolts not torqued? Yikes what else is waiting for you in there? means the restorer was "not an engine guy" and the engine was not a priority. Scary thought. love it. That red '68 is the stuff of dreams. cheers.

[@davidkeeton6716]

Those head bolts would make the voices in my head SCREAM take the motor out and pull the pan. Check the torque on rods and mains.

[@butcher390]

Beautiful Charger , Jamie ‼️ That engine dose look incredibly clean , despite the , eerrrr .. umm .... head bolts not being torqued properly It's actually impressive it drove that far ( 1800 miles ) , with lose head bolts 🔩 I'm glad you're taking the extra time & attention to this engine A 1977 , 318 ?? Multi layer steel head gasket or Are you using a Composite , because it's , iron to iron , head to block ? Oh , btw . Oldsmobile V8s late 60s early 70s , you don't have to remove the distributor either 😉

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I am also impressed, knowing what I know now. We used standard Felpro composite head gaskets - I always do. MLS isn’t a good option unless both surfaces are freshly machined perfectly straight, and they are supposed to get a special surface finish as well. The composite has always done me proud.

[@trojan440]

Told you yours was the best,awesome seeing it in a different perspective, like following you in the 69. Especially when Tom took off and that 383 was talking to you. Had bad machine work done on heads in a 360,head gaskets left the building and took out. 1 and 3 pistons. Was in a flybridge boat for 25 miles doing 3200. Didn't know till I slowed down,blowby smell kinda gave it away.😮

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh wow… that sounds like fun times. Yeah, you were right. A lot of people said it. Personally I found humor in the several comments which said “sell yours, buy the ‘69, and put a 383 in it” when what I would be selling is a numbers matching 383 car with under 100k miles 😅

[@NathansMoparGarage]

The only big question is did the guy with the bad torque wrench tighten down the main and rod caps?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

The thought has crossed my mind… 🙈

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

Jamie - you da man- you were 100% right about the head gasket. Nice seeing it gone over, cleaned up and buttoned up nice and tight... Torque wrenches are Good ;)

[@danwoods315]

I've been waiting for this one. I figured it had to be the head gasket since you didn't hear anything break. My only concern now is did the guy who didn't believe in torque wrenches also put together the bottom end?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes someone else asked the same… and I had the same concern… I feel like we would probably have noises or other symptoms by now if there was an issue there. But it’s a real concern.

[@kevinclark5706]

One of your best videos; good balance of eye candy, wrenching and sharing of your extensive and impressive knowledge.

[@robertlacob8831]

Nice engine work guys, condensed perfectly! Whoever put that engine together last time didn't know what they were doing?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I think some details were lost in translation… most things were fine, but loose hardware here or there.

[@andyderby150]

Looks great guys 👍and if installing transmission cooling lines is your favorite job then you need a hobby besides chargers.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

There *might* have been a touch of sarcasm involved there 😅

[@leehouston5436]

Missoula!! I used to live in Kalispel, 150 miles north. The most beautiful part of this country!! I live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania now but I loved Montana

[@Roosters_Restos]

Ya know I thought something was not right about the 69 when you were here. It sounded off. I bet if we would have torqued the head bolts it would not have puked. Oh and I had a carb kit on the shelf for this too. Oops forgot to mention that minor detail.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well, hindsight and all… just really no reason to even think to check that. Exhaust manifolds, valve covers, rocker assemblies… all in the way just to check head bolts. And on the carb, an accelerator pump would have been really nice to have. Haha. But I managed.

[@KiwiStag74]

Ah.....in reference to the comment I left on the previous video, I was under the impression your '68 was a project, not a running, driving, excellent looking example of an all numbers matching car that already has a 383 in it. No matter - I learn. Still love the colour on the '69 though......so pretty.

[@kenjohnson3641]

Cool video

[@richardweyland116]

What kind of torque wrench are you using? I need to get one.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s a Snap On, which basically just means it was stupidly expensive, but my old business paid for it… I’m sure there are cheaper beep style wrenches out there, but the Snap On is really great. It has a built in angle mode too. I have them in 3/8” and 1/2”.

[@davesaylor5135]

Not often you see a pair of beautiful charger's going down the road the 68 is my favorite they should of kept the round side marker lights and taillights on that body style thanks for sharing

[@Martin.Wilson]

A Charger with a 2bbl? That's like taking a shower with your socks on.....very unsatisfying. Time to upgrade to a decent intake and 4bbl, something that'll really feed 'er the onions. Cheers from Alberta.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I have had lots of fun times with the Carter BBD… But after all the pain in the ass this one has now caused, I’m coming around to that way of thinking.

[@Martin.Wilson]

@@DeadDodgeGarage "60's Chargers had a reputation...they were the Boss, the King of Muscle Cars. Anytime you stepped up against a Charger, you just knew it was going to smoke your ass. Can't do that with a 2bbl. Chargers were a breed apart, top of the muscle car food chain....the apex predator of street speed.

[@steveash9831]

Strange... This video reminds me of the time a was a professional donut inspector. Umm, never mind. Anyway, I don't think the 318 is mad at you. I think the Charger is mad at the 318! After all, it's a CHARGER!!! It wants to feel awesome power of a 440 or Hemi, just like you and I do!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Alright, I’m kind of coming away to that way of think 😅

[@earlyetman5588]

I had a ‘68 Charger that originally had a 383 4bbl 4 speed, had a transplanted ‘69 340 4 speed installed, it was a beast! 3:91 Sure Grip, MOPAR 292 duration cam, head work, 10.2 compression, electronic ignition (Mallory), Holley 650 double pumper with a Weiand aluminum intake. This car would stomp my ‘69 road runner, GTX, or a 1993 Z28!

[@earlyetman5588]

Also had some head work done on W-2 heads and headers with Walker Super Turbo Mufflers.

[@knoxmotorsports]

Love charger content

[@adamhoffman3687]

I can appreciate original but ... being that close to swapping for factory performance parts would be tough for me not to do.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That seems to be the general consensus. Haha.

[@adamhoffman3687]

@DeadDodgeGarage lol. O well, good daily driver .

[@OldsmobileSBRocket]

I runs like an old Dodge. My 77 Dodge van ran the same. I despise Carter carbs, the BBD is a POS. I even had the pick up go in the distributor. I still own a 2000 Dakota with a 5.9 swap from a 3.9. Yes, it had the cracked Magnum heads. I swapped the Ram EQ heads from Hughes. I also own a 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD in Go Green. I tow my 16 foot Lund fishing boat with it. Do a 360 done up with hidden extras. For Classic cars, Oldsmobile's for me. I am currently doing a Terminator X Max on a SEFI converted RPM intake on a rebuilt Olds 350 with forged Mahle pistons, Molnar rods and a 330 internally balanced forged crank and will get a TKX 5 spd in my 70 Cutlass S.

[@1badombre82]

Ive got a 74 charger 318 3 speed automatic. Got it for $400 when i was 14. It was ready for the scrap yard. I put about 150lb of new metal into floors and fenders but it still has the original drive train lol.

[@dominickserignese8837]

I live in Connecticut and believe it or not its bin years since i have seen a Charger, then today driving down the road a BEAUTIFUL black 69 charger R/T passed me! It was super clean and it sounded like a proper charger should.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Man, they’re just coming out of the woodwork. I saw a ‘68 while I was driving my ‘68 on Friday, and a friend saw a ‘68 R/T driving today in Iowa. Now this. Crazy.

[@nickname3471]

Giday From Australia.. A nice bit of car there, thanks for the great content again, And pls keep th great vids coming.. Thankyou. Many Cheers...

[@richardweyland116]

It's not good when some clown doesn't torque the cam shaft bolt.. Luckily an Act of God resulted in failure parked in the garage and not on the road. It just wouldn't start instead of possibly having a valve stick open and shattering a piston.

[@Anthony12valve440RB]

Perfect video with perfect timing. I just got done dropping a 440 in a 69 charger for a customer and you upload 2nd gen charger. Its charger day YAY lol. I agree with the hoarding part, I literally have 3 340s in my shop right now and couple 440s plus anything small block mopar parts you can think of. So if you need anything or a stroker kit let me know. 😂😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh hell yeah! I’m a bit time small block guy… so those 340s are sounding pretty good 😁

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

Someone drivin ya wheels or someone driving to girlfriend ? Hmmm , fuckit , plenty chicks around. Just me though.

[@wulfschlueter2112]

If the body is in good shape and not bastardized do a 400hp LA 408 stroker or slightly warmed over big block

[@staceyrenner5418]

As always, excellent job!

[@philaskiphil9487]

we rode 318 w ac for years ,,,decent car ,,,but t hey need big blocks 11 yr owner 68 gtx lots of hp

[@pcbullets8726]

The temptation is real, but your Charger is awesome. Red cars are faster hahaha.

[@johnbarron1329]

What no 4 barrel intake replacement and no 360 heads? But it looks much better than before! 👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

360 heads = measurable compression and port velocity losses on a stock 318. Absolutely a mistake. The four barrel possibility was discussed, and after what transpired in this video and after filming was done… we probably should have given that some serious consideration.

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I have a 318 (bought a 426 Hemi replacement) with a 4 barrel. Works great! But the whole thing is getting replaced.

[@dinadaughtry8993]

the charger ( 74 down) is the best body style for looks imo

[@richardweyland116]

I named my cars. It helps prevent confusion.

[@That_AMC_Guy]

I was about to say I've ***NEVER*** seen a Chrysler small block blow a head gasket. I had honestly thought because of the pinging and timing issues it was having, I was thinking you'd scorched through a piston. Especially seeing the blowby, smoke out the tail pipe and the oil usage. But then seeing all the loose bolts on the top end during disassembly; If this were my car/my engine; me being the paranoid sum-bitch that I am.... I'd question things like rod bolt torque, main cap torque; even flexplate bolts and everything else. Clearly, whomever "built" that engine didn't own a torque wrench.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

My current thinking is that the timing issue led to pushing the gasket out in that location, and maybe that somehow loosened the bolts? It’s a thought. I don’t know how I completely forgot about the distributor situation during this video.

[@Josh-lq8bx]

No Dodge is dead, they just need extreme TLC.

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

My 1971 318 Barracuda Convertible came with a Rochester 2GV - IMO it ran even better than a Carter BBD.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s interesting. I have nothing against Rochester in general, and have had some Quadrapukes that worked pretty well. But have no experience with the two barrels. The real party piece of the BBD is that you can pull the needle and seat in a minute, or swap the accelerator pump or clean out the bowl in five - all without ever pulling the carb. I just like that simplicity.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

They are both great lookin Chargers 😊

[@wicked347tfs]

I love the 69. But like I said previously, the 68’s are more better (imo opinion of course). I think you’re dual wielding the right amount of awesome with the blue Demon and red 68(black top and polished slots would be the ultimate),but If we all liked the same thing that would be boring. I love the High Impact(HIP) colors Chrysler put out from 69-73 and in a perfect world I would own the the Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry Charger(in 68 trim of course), pistol grip 4sp or Slap-Stik 727 equipped.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Interesting that Charlie just commented the same thing about wanting the Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry car! That’s one I don’t hear very often. I’m very happy with my pair. Also I really like the dual wielding reference. Haha. The one thing is, I think I need to complete the set and have red, white and blue. My wife’s wagon could count I guess, but it’s also hers. There is also my ‘79 300… anyway, I’m painting my classic drag racer project Barracuda white and I think that takes care of it. Haha.

[@richardweyland116]

69, 69, 69, 69.

[@capricetony]

Love That You Kept The 318!!! 😊😎👍

[@jimflys2]

You probably have an 11.73 car there. I mean 0 to 60 of course.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Something like that 🤣

[@1Coolbanana]

Did it eventually stop blowing smoke? And how long did it take? Ive just been through the same thing and the left bank exhaust and muffler has been saturated in oil. Still smoking 50 miles later so Im not 100% that something else isnt going on 😞 Any tips 🙂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It did stop. It took several drives to do it. But I can’t say specifically how many miles. As for yours, all I can say is that it’s essential to actually confirm the failure. If you found the cause and fixed it, your smoke should go away. If you made a guess, or possibly found a second issue, maybe not. But it usually doesn’t take more than a few drive cycles.