Author: Mocktwo

A local club hosts an annual classic car drag race. Last year was my first participation and a whole lot of fun. However, I had a really hard time getting my tires to hook up. I have a 440 Magnum with a Hurst 4-spped. I even put 200 lbs of mortar mix …

When I took the power steering reservoir cap off today to check my fluid level after a fun drive, I noticed it was smoking. Is this normal?
I have googled a bunch and searched, but I can’t find anything relevant. Only that is has a flash point of 300-5…

I have a 440 Magnum in my 72 Challenger. Stored for the winter I noticed coolant in the floor tray I had under it. Tracing it up, I see coolant on the manifold to exhaust connection (driver’s side). The side of the engine is dry, soft plugs are dray. I…

The starter on my 440 Magnum (72 Challenger) is tired and needs to be replaced.
I’ve been recommended to put in a "mini starter" and there are two choices – a regular Mr. Gasket and a High-torque by Proform for 50 bucks more.
The higher price…

Does anyone know of the 72 Challenger came with a clutch-starter safety switch? (like a neutral safety switch on an automatic tranny).
Mine was converted from an automatic and does not have a clutch switch, causing some safety questions.
Thanks

Hi, I recently bought a 72 Challenger which has been seriously worked over before me. By VIN, it is originally a 318 automatic with AC. Through the years it has become a 440 magnum (dual quads) with a Hurst pistol grip 4-speed with a 8.75" 3.55 re…

I have no power in my 72 Challenger anywhere. Seems the previous owner didn’t put in a fuseable link and a surge melted the primary red wire going from the starter relay to the ammeter at the firewall junction block. Any suggestions on how to fix this?…