As for your engine choice question, my 71 Cuda was originally a 340 H code car. That engine was missing by the time I bought my Cuda about 11 years ago. So, I had to choose what engine to build for it. Only one choice in my mind, 426 Hemi! I started with a damaged 68 block I bought from Larry Shepard. I had to sleeve 5 out of 8 cylinders and there were cracks in both 2 and 4 main journals. I installed the stock 8 bolt crank with Eagle H-beam rods and Aries .070" over 10.5 to 1 pistons, Lunati hydraulic cam and aluminum Dart Pro heads. The intake is a 68 stock dual quad unit. That said, I've not fired the engine because of time and fear of the block not holding up under hard use. In April this year I found and purchased a new 426 block. 5K investment but once it's bored and I reassemble my engine I'll be able to push it hard and not worry. You just can't have a Hemi Cuda and drive it like a granny. And, I'm converting it to 4 speed. Wish it was finished but time and family obligations have stalled progress. Hopefully by the time I retire it'll be finished.
I would pick the 440 hp 4- barrel, if money was no object. Less weight, better gas mileage and could still have lots of fun with air conditioning. I had a 1969 GTX with those options.
The work they do is awesome however I would have kept Dave who along with Will are really knowledgeable guys who do good work. Mark is a wealth of Mopar stuff but an idiot treating his guys like he does.
As for your engine choice question, my 71 Cuda was originally a 340 H code car. That engine was missing by the time I bought my Cuda about 11 years ago. So, I had to choose what engine to build for it. Only one choice in my mind, 426 Hemi! I started with a damaged 68 block I bought from Larry Shepard. I had to sleeve 5 out of 8 cylinders and there were cracks in both 2 and 4 main journals. I installed the stock 8 bolt crank with Eagle H-beam rods and Aries .070" over 10.5 to 1 pistons, Lunati hydraulic cam and aluminum Dart Pro heads. The intake is a 68 stock dual quad unit. That said, I've not fired the engine because of time and fear of the block not holding up under hard use. In April this year I found and purchased a new 426 block. 5K investment but once it's bored and I reassemble my engine I'll be able to push it hard and not worry. You just can't have a Hemi Cuda and drive it like a granny. And, I'm converting it to 4 speed. Wish it was finished but time and family obligations have stalled progress. Hopefully by the time I retire it'll be finished.
Enjoyed!!!!!!!!!
Marker 2:32 Mark digging that new paint with the rachet
I would pick the 440 hp 4- barrel, if money was no object. Less weight, better gas mileage and could still have lots of fun with air conditioning. I had a 1969 GTX with those options.
I love these openings.. I grab the cannabis just for this show.. it's great 👍😇
Cousin Dougie is fucking with Mark soooooooo hard. :) Then that last little comment from Tony "everything takes a long time- except your A100".
I would pick the 426 engine
Ok big guy .. this the third version of the same show .. when are we going to see the Christine tribute build ????from start to Finnish!!!
OE Correct (Original episode) = Graveyard Carz S10-E12 B5 Before and After
LoL looking like Tom cruise
440 my choice
Who else seen the scratch where they let that shock scratch the inner fender well lol. I guess what we saw was take two🤣🤣
Ohio juli hi juju⁷
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What happened to Dave Rhea
I think he went on to do his own Mopar thing.
He started his own restoration shop, hes also on youtube and has some content on his channel
Because mr. Mark likes to play detective Lieutenant Colombo why not restoring his famous decapotable coupé Pegeot 403?
I think Peugeot- or any French car, for that matter- is well outside and way far to the left of Mark's wheelhouse.
440
The work they do is awesome however I would have kept Dave who along with Will are really knowledgeable guys who do good work. Mark is a wealth of Mopar stuff but an idiot treating his guys like he does.