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  1. rrTor-Red

    Wix Filter

    Does anyone have a P/N for a Wix oil filter for a 72 RR 400 engine? I thought there was a long and short filter. Thanks!
  2. rrTor-Red

    Engine timing light question

    I'm posting just to satisfy my OCD and of course, want to do it right. I'm wanting to check the timing on my engine and I borrowed a digital timing light from a friend who lost the instructions and don't remember himself. If the timing was at 18*, is this the "advance" feature you set it at...
  3. rrTor-Red

    Pinion shims. Where to buy?

    Have a 71 RR. I need to take the rear end out soon when I get home. I'll be checking the pinion angle before I remove the rear and if need be, put some in. Isn't the angle should be 3*-4* down? Where to buy some? Thanks
  4. rrTor-Red

    8 3/4 rear end

    Looking for a chart that shows what rear ends are for what car also, the width from perch to perch, etc. Thought I had that on my computer but can't find the info I'm needing. Thanks!
  5. rrTor-Red

    Steering column gear shift controls

    Steering column gear shift controls for a '71 B-Body. Have headers on my motor and have TTi's shifter adapter to go over the headers. The instructions says to modify the rod for the adapter to go to the tranny. The question is: Is there a different length rod for the tranny? Reason is, it...
  6. rrTor-Red

    Bushings needed...source?

    Anyone know where to source these bushings for column shift for the tranny? I've been racking my brain because I thought I've seen these before but can't remember. Car is a '71 b-body. Thanks
  7. rrTor-Red

    Firing of engine for first time in car...have questions, need advice

    Fired my engine for the first time in my car. Engine builder built it, dyno'ed, etc. Had the engine in the car for a while but have questions, needing advice. Engine is a 400 stroked to 470. Hooked up a timing light prior to firing. Fired the engine and the timing light read 32* while on...
  8. rrTor-Red

    Fuel filter before or after pump?

    Is it better to have the filter before or after the pump? I dropped the motor in and it came from my builder with a stainless line going from the pump to carb. For now, I put the filter before the pump. Not sure if I should or have room for a filter after the pump and how to incorporate the...
  9. rrTor-Red

    Carb set-up help

    A friend of mine is helping me with my car while I'm out of town for a length of time for work. He's working on my carb set-up and says he's needing a throttle cable bracket. It's a Quick Fuel 850 so I figure to call them to see what they have. I remember this topic about Quick Fuel...
  10. rrTor-Red

    Oil line. Is this needed?

    Trying to figure out if this line is needed or not on my 400. Picture shows from the rear of the block, looking to the passenger side. The oil sender is not in yet because the line goes where the sender is suppose to be. The plug shown on the block will interfere with this line. Tried to get...
  11. rrTor-Red

    Oil dipstick with headers

    Have a 400, aluminum heads, 7 qt pan and will have headers. In search of a oil dipstick and tube. Will a stock one fit or after market? Not sure which one will be better but kind of like some of the after market ones to coincide with the heads and headers as to OEM. Anyone have...
  12. rrTor-Red

    Engine torque spec questions

    Got a 400 with aluminum heads and water pump. Need to install the accessories like A/C, alternator, P/S pump, etc. The motor was assembled without the accessories. With aluminum, should I go by FSM says or is a different torque spec for aluminum? Also, advice on thread sealer for water pump...
  13. rrTor-Red

    Vacuum lines-Need help and or advice/opinions

    I'm putting together my motor. The engine has Mopar Performance valve covers and air cleaner. Carb is a Quick Fuel. Carb is not fully installed, just for mock up. Have questions about the vacuum lines on it. 1. Vacuum advance on distributor goes to the side of the carb (?) 2. PVC...
  14. rrTor-Red

    Carb install

    Installing carb soon. Would you guys use studs or bolts through the carb into intake or use studs in the intake then carb? Does it matter? Aluminum intake if that matters
  15. rrTor-Red

    8 3/4 drain plug

    As the title says. Has anyone done it to the rear?
  16. rrTor-Red

    Vacuum fitting....where and type?

    Where do I find a kind of fitting attached? I think I need a 3 prong one for a 71 RR with power brakes, A/C Thanks
  17. rrTor-Red

    Oil dipstick

    Is there a difference in oil dipsticks and tube between a 383 and 400? My engine is now a 400 and was wondering either to use the old one or get new one. I will be running, more than likely, headers if an issue as well. Wondering, Thanks
  18. rrTor-Red

    Have questions...help/advice?

    1. Are the flex plates the same for all big blocks (383,400, 440)? 2. Is there different bolt sizes from the above engine sizes? (5/16, 7/16) 3. Is there a "heavy duty" flex plate? Reason for the questions is this. I'm going to be putting the engine, flex plate, torque converter...
  19. rrTor-Red

    Torque convertor suggestions

    Hey gang: I'm in need if a torque converter and everything else to mount automatic tranny. Who would you suggest so I roll the K,engine, the whole enchillada in? My engine was dynoed and I have all paperwork as far as cam, etc. Service, quality, overall experience counts Thanks
  20. rrTor-Red

    Exhaust header hardware

    Hey gang: I'm getting parts together for my stroker engine and will soon be dropping it in like the factory did as soon as the body is done. Anyway, I want to put headers on my 400 stroked engine, leaning towards TTI ceramic. It has Edelbrock aluminum heads. Should I put studs and nuts on or...
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