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I was told to check this tread out. Paul is right. I have a 68 cuda that I was going to turn it into a 69 but I just sold that 318. I have not decided what to build next. By the way there is an accepted piston on the list with 4 valve reliefs. That took me over 6 months. Pat was very stubborn.

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Thanks Marlin for getting a piston approved. I sent him a Sealed Power, one from Silo-Lite and another one and as much documentation as I could dig up like pages from the service manuals, etc. Now I have to see which one has the four notches. I don't remember Diamond having two pistons before, but I don't see any Stocker pistons listed for a 318 on their website.

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69 Baracuda is the year- /6-318-340-383-440 take your pick. I have a 69 notch, and a gazillion 318s laying around, decisions decisions. If I can just get this Duster finished, shoulda done the Cuda first. LOL

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383 would be my choice

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i do not get nd, who is the FF?

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I sent NHRA ,Div. 5 and diamond piston original pistons.They refused until Bob Lang and Wesley chimed in . the pistons have nhra logo 67-71 318 and # 800078 laser engraved on them, and 4 valve reliefs.

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That would be my choice as well, however I have not looked at the HP ratings etc. Lots of folks doing well with 383s these days but I don't know about 67s.

"Get a 69 grille, header panel and tail lights"

I am not sure that would be easy or cheap. I have thought about converting by 69 to a 68 but always thought I could not afford a nice set of grills.

Good luck with your project, please keep us informed of you choices and progress.

Bill

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The front grills and nose cone are hard to find for a Barracuda. A Dodge Dart is easier to swap.

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Also keep in mind that 67s have no side marker lights, 68s have round marker lights, 69s are rectangular, and much larger. Hell, I`m a Ford guy, and even I know that.

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Great find me a good inexpensive 69 dodge dart and I will consider it.