Author: WissaMan

Which Mancini electronic ignition kit to choose?

I want to convert my 440 over to electronic ignition and am trying to decide on which Mopar Performance kit to order from Mancini Racing. They have one that’s described as “Hi-Po” and one that’s not. The Hi-Po claims “performance advance curve”.

Also, should I be replacing the coil at the same time? Currently it has an old-looking stock coil (which seems to work fine). I don’t need anything that’s brightly colored or attention getting, just something that’ll do the job properly.

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400 vs 440 in a 76-78 New Yorker – noticeable difference?

I’ve been rolling around in my head getting a 76-78 New Yorker for road trips. Some of them have the 400, some the 440. Of course I’d want the 440 but is there going to be much of a noticeable difference in power, assuming they are both running correctly with a most-likely deleted ELB? I know neither are going to be real peppy as compared to my 68.

I don’t really want to do any performance mods except maybe an aluminum intake, carb, and (quiet) dual exhaust

1968 300 tail light panel – silver argent?

The earlier 68 300’s that had the silver painted tail light panel — was that painted with the silver argent? The one I’m working on was repainted by someone with just a run of the silver paint and I’d like to get it more like original.

What do you think I should offer for this 68 Newport 2-door?

I got a surprise opportunity on a 68 Newport 2-door and am wondering if anyone would care to chime in any opinions or information.

Here’s what I know about it:

The seller came into this car a few weeks or months ago but says he knew the previous owne…

Uncle Tony helps out a guy with a 68 Newport and electrical problems

and then grenades his transmission doing a burnout…

Where and how to buy paint

I’m getting closer to being ready to paint. I had been buying my products–filler, primer, etc. at the local auto paint shop and was counting on their knowledge and assistance to help me get what I needed. However, when I went to their store a few da…

1968 Chrysler, removing the stainless trim around taillights

I was able to remove the upper trim pieces by sliding them off. But the shape of the outer curves prevents me from doing the same with the lower pieces. I’m thinking for the lower I’ll need to pry where the clips are but I’m afraid I’m going to bend …