Author: Gringo

Hi people, I hope you’ll welcome questions about a ’77 Aspen 318 R/T four speed. I’m picking the car up in the new year, but in the meantime I have aquired a 360 from a ’71 Fury. The plan is to get it down the strip in the 12’s, if not 11’s. First thing I know I’ll have to change is the 8 1/4″ rear end. I was planning on keeping the four speed, but would need recommendations on a decent clutch. As regards the motor, I’d like to stick to tuning the 360 without resorting to stroking, although I…

Hi,

I’m a big Mopar fan, and have just sold a ’68 Charger which I’d spent a lot of time and money on fitting a nice 440.

Although strictly speaking, it’s not an A-body, I’ll be picking up a ’77 Aspen R/T four speed in the new year. Currently it runs a 318, but I’ve got a 360 I’m building over the winter, ready to fit in the spring. It’ll need a bit of work as it’s running a 8 1/4″ rear, although it is a Sure Grip. I’m aiming to get it down the strip in the 12’s, so I’ll be sourcing a 8 3/4″…

How long would a 8 1/4″ sure grip last when mated to a tuned (and nitrous’d) 360 and four speed? My guess is ‘not long’… :shrug: :rolleyes:

Hi,

I’m Gringo from England. Just had to sell my ’68 Charger 440 unfortunately, but should be back in the land of Mopar in the Spring. Going to buy my buddies ’77 Aspen R/T with four on the floor.

The Charger was my dream car, but having bought a basket-case, and having my fingers burnt, I’ve now…