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  1. Dave Pratt

    383 fuel pump question...I need a little help

    I'm looking at getting a new fuel pump for my 383.It's a 68 block in a 70 RR...is the 440 pump similar?Will it fit?Is it the same type of pump only a higher volume?I sure could use some advice on this one...I would hate to get the wrong pump...any help would be greatly appreciated...thanks Dave
  2. Dave Pratt

    MSD Pro-Billet Distributor fit on 70 RR Air Grabber??

    Anyone out there with a 70 Roadrunner,air grabber equipped car running an MSD Pro-Billet Distributor?I'm thinking of getting the MSD ignition for my 70 air grabber car but I'm worried that the distributor is too tall and won't fit with the air box,etc.Anyone have any info on this set-up please...
  3. Dave Pratt

    Carb selection for mild 383 4-spd with 3:54 gears

    I've just rebuilt my 383 in my 70RR and am looking at getting a new carb.The engine is running a Comp Cams hydraulic flat tappet XE274H...488/491 valve lift.It's an air grabber car so I went with the Edelbrock DP4b intake.It's bored .030 over,flat-top pistons and stock HP exhaust manifolds...
  4. Dave Pratt

    1970 Roadrunner air grabber base plate question

    I remember reading about a company that produced a fiberglass air grabber base-plate but I can't find anything on it.If anyone has info on these can you drop me PM please.I've just rebuilt my 383 and added an Edelbrock DP4b intake but now I'm fighting a hood clearance problem.I was hoping to...
  5. Dave Pratt

    Motor Mount advice and where to get them...

    I pulled the 383 out of my 70RR and while I'm rebuilding it I figured I would replace my old motor mounts.Any of you guys have any say as to what's the best brand/company to buy from?I'm learning as I go but I was hoping the experienced ones around here would kinda point me in the right...
  6. Dave Pratt

    Cracked BB 4-spd bell housing...

    I have a 68 BB bell housing casting number 2892262,bolted to a 68' 383 in my 70RR...pulled the motor a few weeks back and just noticed I have a wicked crack on a bolt hole that goes down the curvature of the housing itself.Any idea/ideas where I might find another one?I'm in Western...
  7. Dave Pratt

    help needed confirming #s matching 70 RR

    Hi all, I have a 70 383 4spd Roadrunner...engine is dated 9/17/68 but this morning I stumbled across the VIN# stamped on the lower passenger side of the block just above the oil pan.The engine block # is 2468130-12 (LL)...it's an early build car (August 1969)...is it possible to have this...
  8. Dave Pratt

    WTB Edelbrock DP4B intake for 383

    Hi folks, I'm looking for an Edelbrock DP4B intake...my address shows I'm in Canada (and I am) but I have a U.S. mailing address so no fear shipping-wise...anyone with one for sale please let me know...thanks Dave
  9. Dave Pratt

    New Ballast Resistor smoking for some reason

    I just replaced my ballast resistor and voltage regulator on my 383 70 Roadrunner but when I went to inspect both items after starting it up the ballast resistor started to smoke...wtf did I do wrong?...it was a simple replacement of new parts for old...
  10. Dave Pratt

    Searching for 70 R.R. exhast system...

    I'm looking around now for a new exhaust system for my 70 Roadrunner.I'm running stock exhaust manifolds and want to find a good 2 1/2 system front to back.I was looking for some opinions with regards to what company,what type of system,H-pipe,etc.Any comments would help...cheers Dave
  11. Dave Pratt

    Broken Air Grabber lid...need new one

    First drive of the year,new tires,rims,front disc brakes and re-built front suspension...cruising along with air grabber open when debris from a car passing the other direction clipped the edge of my air grabber lid and took a big chunk out of it .Accidents happen but I was so pissed off.Would...
  12. Dave Pratt

    Shock decision for 70 Roadrunner

    I've had my 70 Roadrunner since last March and it's clear that the shocks have seen better days.I've been looking into getting new shocks and thought this would be the place to ask those that know more than I do.What would be a good shock to put on?From what I've learned Bilstein shocks would be...
  13. Dave Pratt

    How big part II...

    Arizona Satellite asked a great question with regards to how big of a tire he could run on his car...I'm wondering the same thing for my 70 Roadrunner.I'm thinking 15 inch for sure but from there it's up in the air.I have a shot at a set of beautiful Centerlines off a buddies 69 Super Bee...8.5...
  14. Dave Pratt

    Synthetic oil question...good/bad ?

    I was talking to a buddy from work today and he was telling me about his brother's 383 Dart and how his brother said synthetic oil is bad for old engines.I have a 70 383 Roadrunner with 61,400 miles on it.I've had it for about four months now and had the oil changed as soon as I got it.I put in...
  15. Dave Pratt

    Trying to decode fender tag on 70 RR

    EV2 These five things I can't find an answer for as to what they are if anyone can help shed some light on it. H2X9 TX9 046084 903 OR 9O3 Here's the fender tag how I read it... N85 N96 R11 V21 V8X 26 V1X A36 G33 J25 J45 M21 EV2 H2X9 TX9 903...
  16. Dave Pratt

    15" Magnum 500 wheels wanted

    I have a set of 14" Magnum 500 wheels with rings that came with my 70 Roadrunner that I just bought but I'm wanting to put 15" Magnum 500s on it.Would anyone know where I might find them?Any help would be,well,a big help...thanks...Dave
  17. Dave Pratt

    New member of the MOPAR CLUB !

    After years of constant negotiations with the CFO (wife) we've come to agree on a 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner.She had wanted me to get a new Challenger but I had to go where the heart is and that's old school.I had been searching for about 6 months when my buddy suggested I buy his car so that he...
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