1971 Plymouth Barracuda Barracuda

Sometimes "square" doesn't mean boring. These Mopar Performance 402 c. i. d. Magnum crate engines are "square" in engineering terms. meaning that they have identical 4. 00 in. bore and stroke dimensions. However. with 435 hp on tap. no one is ever going to accuse them of being boring. Pair one up with your ride. and you'll get a barrel full of excitement. They're built with high quality parts. featuring Magnum R/T cylinder heads with big stainless steel valves (2. 02 in. intakes. 1. 625 in. exhausts). heavy-duty valve springs. and a surprisingly civilized 9. 0:1 compression ratio. The intake is a tall. single-plane. single 4-barrel M1 type. It has paired runners separated from each other and the base of the manifold by large air gaps intended to deliver a cooler. denser air-fuel charge. The manifold also has molded-in bosses to allow conversion to fuel injection. including MPI components. (However. these engines are not recommended for use with the stock. factory MPI system itself. ) The camshaft is a hydraulic roller type. with a 0. 501 in. intake lift and a 0. 513 in. exhaust lift. Intake duration is 288 degrees; exhaust. 292 degrees. The engines come with a Mopar electronic ignition and distributor. a center-sump oil pan (similar to a Commando engine). Mopar cast-aluminum valve covers. and a double-row roller timing set. They're not for use with air conditioning. and the manifold is taller than stock. so check hood clearance.
This is what I started with . but when I had oil burning problems I pulled the motor went . 20 over increased the compression to 10. 0:1 polished and port matched the heads and manifold increased the valve spring size What a difference this made . This car gets a ton of attention when I pull into a empty gas station its full of on lookers when I leave . Its a work of ART I still find myself just staring at her body lines . The paint looks 100 times better in person . The 71 Cuda is truly the most sought after car . I have most of the parts receipts that total over $45. 00 just for parts not the car not the paint and not all the labor .
The question of the day is What is the Reserve .  The answer is $65. 00 Other questions are is it numbers matching . Reply  Did you bump your head . That's what I'm thinking inside . lol . No sorry to say its not numbers matching its Actually a Gran Coupe car that's what BP the first letters in the vin mean . I also have about 4 local Vintage and Exotic Car dealers that want my car in there show room . They all say they can get what I'm asking and they have buyers for my car . Well you can deal direct with me and save a commission .
This Car was also in the background first shot of the Wheeler Dealer Car Show . The Delorean episode I can provide verification with my shirt I wore on the Show Signed By the crew and Mike Brewer himself .
Phone calls from serious buyers with funds available works best for me . Lets set up an appointment to view a drive this one of a kind Cuda . Seeing is believing .   

Just another update if interested I have the Dick Landy 426 hemi built with over the counter parts From the research I have done with the author of the story Robert Marlow this was the first one built that was to be installed in the super bee . It remains in the factory crate Unfired since 1997 . I know there were a lot built according to some Mopar fans out there .

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