Author: Ron-B-Cuda

727 Trans Gear Linkage

Hi All, it’s been a rough few months, but I am working on the Barracuda again.
– As you may remember, I swapped out the 318 / 904 for a Blue Print Engines 360, and bought the accompanying HP 727 Trans.
– I’m trying to install the gear linkage under…

Which Bypass Hose for 408?

Good morning All, as the title suggests, I’m having difficulty with the Bypass hose (water pump to intake).
I have a Blue Print Engine 360/408 with an Edelbrock air gap intake (which came with the engine).
I tried the standard 360 bypass hose, and, …

Engine & Trans Installed

Good morning all, it’s been awhile since posting. The Blue Print 360/410 engine and 727 Trans got installed.
– Due to wife medical issues, we’ll, nothing else was accomplished.
– I plan on going to the Shop on Friday and getting a good 6 hours of w…

Headers – Best Bang for the Buck?

Hi All, Happy Saturday!
In another post I thanked all of you for pointing me towards Blue Print Engines. I ordered the 360/408 engine and 727 Trans.
Follow up question: what’s the recommended headers; best set for the cost? I know: TTI. BUT, the$…

1971 Cuda Rear Seatbelt Length?

Good morning All, My Barracuda hardtop does not have rear seatbelts. Looking on line, there’s quite a few options in the belt’s lengths. So, I’ll ask y’all; what’s the length of the rear seatbelts?
– Thank you in advance!

Royal Purple Trans Fluid?

Hi All, I used the Search function, but didn’t see any posts. So, I’ll start a new one.
– I have a brand new 727TF from Blueprint Engines (built for the 360/408). Just about time to install the engine and Trans, thus a question on Trans Fluid.
– …

BP Engine and Trans Arrived

Happy Saturday All, just a quick update; my Blue Print Engine’s 360 (408) and 727 Trans arrived. A big thank you to Johnny Mac at BPE! The engine arrived very well packaged in a wooden crate. The Trans was packed in a heavy duty cardboard box which …