Author: R/T 71

I looked around to see if this subject had been addressed before, but didn’t find a satisfactory answer. The valve covers have a twist-in hole and a "knock-out" hole in each. I’m not too keen on putting another hole in one cover for a PCV v…

I just finished the installation of Doug’s headers on my 71 R/T 340. After spending some time assessing how to get it done, I realized that taking a few minutes to drop the drag link would be the best approach. Everything was wide open and made it a br…

I recently purchased the spin-on adapter plate from Mancini Racing to get rid of the 90 degree oil filter setup on my 340 LA. It is a six hole plate that is supposed to mount in the block, but it stands out about 1/4" from the mount…

I am in the process of rebuilding the z-bar on my 71 Challenger R\T 340. It is in reasonably good condition with the exception of the linkage pins on the arms. Lots of wear. Should this be corrected, or will it be ok to just put it back together? T…

Are e body upper door hinges identical left and right side? The reason I ask is that the upper left hinge on my Challenger has a "P" stamped on it. Thanks.

I have embarked on the steering column resto. It’s a floor shift column. Disassembly was uneventful until I discovered that the wave washer over the support washer inside the upper part of the column was missing. No wonder the sloppiness in the key …

I’m really showing a lot of Mopar ignorance here, but I have to ask – Where is the starter relay on a 71 Challenger R/T? It was relocated for a trunk battery application by the prior owner. I just want to put it where it belongs, not under the car s…