My 1971 R/T Finally running

[71green go]

well Finally after 5 years of ongoing health issues, a Seperation I Finally fired up the car today!.....Ran for 20 minuets to break in cam and then set idle back .....Still needs timing set and carb adjusted but I am very happy today!!....
Lots to do, need to tidy up engine compartment and put Interior in and get all gauges working properly

here is a quick Video I made with my phone so quality is poor but makes me smile  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKpAfDZtGVw&feature=youtu.be

Thanks to EVERYONE on this Forum that answered all my stupid questions
Steve

[DadsCharger00]

 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Looks and sounds fantastic! Nothing like that idle ..music to your ears  Where are you in Ontario?

[71green go]

I am in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.......I actually live in waterloo and see VERY few Mopars here until Mopar Fest which is about a half hour from me...
Thanks for the compliments...I Finally feel like I can actually drive it this year!......the Interior is completely redone sitting in my basement!

[charge69]

Fine looking ride and a big congratulations for getting it running. Now, finish detailing it and get it ready for the Spring Car Shows!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I'm near Forest Ontario off the 402 near Lake Huron......40 mins west of  London

[71green go]

I have a Girlfriend in Strathroy...Not too far from You I guess?

[69rtse4spd]

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[71_Charger_R/T]

IT LIVES!!!!!!! Very nice!  Congratulations! It's a good feeling....... I know, I was giddy when I got mine running.

[twodko]

ITS ALIVE!!!!!! No sound like the Mopar sound. Very nice my friend.

[polywideblock]

congratulations   great car, great colour . I'm betting it will be a great drive too

[twilt]

Sweet!  I am ready to go for a ride!

[tan top]

      good stuff    , what cam is in the motor ?   

[71green go]

      good stuff    , what cam is in the motor ?   

Thanks!...someone had asked me what all I did to engine so here is the general breakdown...I hope she performs ok on the street
Bored 55 over Wiesco Forged pistons
Set of 346 heads Done by Dave Hughes
CH4B Intake
Isky steel adj Rockers
banana cut shafts from Mancini
super comp headers
2.5 inch Mandral bent exhaust with X pipe and Flowmasters
750 Holley double pump
11" convertor
3:55 gears
Its an Engle cam
Cam card says Intake 507  running duration 270
                     Exhaust 515 running duration 278

                     Gross  cam lift     Intake 338 Duration@.050 226
                                            exhaust 343                     230

[General_01]

 

[billfury]

That is one sweet R/T you have. Congrats on getting it going again. Heads will turn when you show up. 

[tan top]

      good stuff    , what cam is in the motor ?   

Thanks!...someone had asked me what all I did to engine so here is the general breakdown...I hope she performs ok on the street
Bored 55 over Wiesco Forged pistons
Set of 346 heads Done by Dave Hughes
CH4B Intake
Isky steel adj Rockers
banana cut shafts from Mancini
super comp headers
2.5 inch Mandral bent exhaust with X pipe and Flowmasters
750 Holley double pump
11" convertor
3:55 gears
Its an Engle cam
Cam card says Intake 507  running duration 270
                     Exhaust 515 running duration 278

                     Gross  cam lift     Intake 338 Duration@.050 226
                                            exhaust 343                     230

sounds good ,   thanks for the info looking forward to seeing more pictures ! & videos & stuff 

[hemi*guy]

                  Music to our ears!! Nice job, GREAT CAR!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I have a Girlfriend in Strathroy...Not too far from You I guess?

25 minutes east of me 

[71dodgechargerrt]

Looks and sounds good, maybe I will see you around or at Mopar fest North of Toronto....Tom

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Sounds great! Watched the video first before reading what cam you had & knew that idle rump sounded familiar.  I am running an Engle (224º @ 0.50 with .504" lift)cam in my 440 as well and it sounds pretty much the same

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp-VdYrBsJQ&list=UUiPZgMHKRipT0lrA8od04yg&index=15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nq9nCsDbMs&list=UUiPZgMHKRipT0lrA8od04yg&index=5

[71green go]

wow the idle does sound the same!...Love your car .....
How do you find the performance with that cam?
steve

[lasvegas69charg]

that sounds awesome 

[firefighter3931]

wow the idle does sound the same!...Love your car .....
How do you find the performance with that cam?
steve

Chris' engine is almost identical to yours Steve but his exhaust is more restrictive (manifolds vs headers) and his car has been mid 13's in the 1/4 mile on street tires. That Engle is a nice torque/midrange cam with descent top end charge. Excellent choice with a heavy B-Body using mild gearing/stall speed. Once you get it dialed in you'll be quite pleased. 

As for timing, try 16-18 initial and shoot for 36* total all in by 2600 rpm. 

Congrats on getting her fired and broken in.....sounds and looks great ! 



Ron

[Ghoste]

Congrats on getting the car running!  I went to University of Waterloo somewhere in my past, still like going up there to visit once in a while.