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A little different twist on the exhaust question. I have a very stock US Spec 1979 308 GTB. I would like to put the Cats in a box, mostly for...
Some out may call me crazy, it won't be the first time but here goes. The way I pinpoint vacuum leaks is to take a propane torch, remove the...
The first owner was Steve Telchin, Schenectady, NY/USA. (FOCUSA Dec 1982). I don't know for sure but I remember people that worked at the GE...
I had a Chevy many years ago that's alternator light would glow when the heater/AC fan was on. It would get brighter as the fan speed was...
The above are the most likely causes, but as an additional thought, I have had the same symptom due to a poor connection in the ignition wiring,...
440's come on cam with the starter motor and make peak power at 5200 RPM, they are head limited past that. SHIFT!!! I have broken body welds on...
I think that this one needs some serious engineering consideration prior to installing on a 308 engine. First, the carb is mounted to the...
Yes and no, I agree that if you buy any car to make money on it you are missing something. I have always looked at it in terms of buying what...
I agree totally. I think the biggest cut off will be carbs. The early carb cars will be worth more than the late carb cars but both will be more...
Do you know the HP required to drive the various 308 valvetrain configurations? I would expect that the QV has to be approaching 25 HP under some...
As the lesser muscle cars followed the prices of the HEMI and LS-6 Chevys, I feel the 308 will follow the more exclusive Ferraris. A lot of...
Just wondering, why would you need more than 65 amps out of an alternator on a 308? These things just don't use that much power. My Plymouth has...
I have dealt with him in tha past. From what I can tell he re-lists adds from everywhere on his website. If someone is interested he tries to...
I have some ring nut tools that I would rent/loan.
To each his own on points vs breakerless. Based on my personal experience I have to agree with Paul. My experience is that points fail...