Hi guys,

Well after 8 years of rebuilding I am finally about done with my 1964 Valiant. In retrospect I would have probaby made the trip out west and located one with a lot less rust but since I did not, I have gotten quite a lesson in rust repair. Of course like anything, by the time I got the hang of it I was done and wishing I had done it better. In any event it looks good. I also had the interior redone, the 170 engine was rebuilt by Charlie S with some minor improvements over stock such as a little beefier cam and some added compression. In the process I also upgraded to the super six and recently added the HEI upgrade and fuel line rerouting. I also rewired the entire engine compartment, new exhaust, new suspension and so on. My long winded question has to do with the fine tuning which I need to do. It runs fine but is certainly no where need where I want it. It currently has only about 50 miles on the new motor and I was wondering if I should wait until it is properly broken in, say a thousdand miles, before I spend too much time with carb adjustment and timing, which will bring in a a recurve I am sure. Just asking for some input from our experts. Thanks in advance.

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If only I had the time to do what I want to do instead of what I have to do!

I would dial the carb and timing in soon. I wouldn't want to run it overly rich.

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Aggressive Ted

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74 Swinger, 9.5 comp 254/.435 lift cam, 904, ram air, electric fans, 2.5" HP2 & FM70 ex, 1920 Holley#56jet, 2.76 8 3/4 Sure-Grip, 26" tires, 25+MPG

Looks good.......nice and clean.....

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1964 Dodge Dart 270 four door. Three speed automatic 225 Slant with a Carter BBS carb.