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Questions on E-body torque boxes #1350617 12/12/12 08:15 PM 12/12/12 08:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio K KillerBee OP master
KillerBee OP master K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio	I've done some reading on factory torque boxes. It seems it's hit or miss as to consistancy on which cars have them. From looking at my car it appears it has front torque boxes but not rears. Is this possible? The car is a 1971 R/T Challenger, original 383 4 speed car.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: KillerBee] #1350618 12/12/12 08:17 PM 12/12/12 08:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 871 Avondale AZ Prodart440 super stock
Prodart440 super stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 871 Avondale AZ	I have a 71 cuda with 383/AT. It only had front torque boxes. Aaron 68 Roadrunner 383/AT 69 Dart GT Conv. 383/AT 05 Dodge Ram 4x4 Cummins 06 GoManGo R/T Daytona #757 68 Coronet 440

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: Prodart440] #1350619 12/12/12 08:33 PM 12/12/12 08:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,328 Toronto (YYZ) Ontario YYZ master
YYZ master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,328 Toronto (YYZ) Ontario	Front (only) torque boxes are startlingly common on '71 383 Challenger R/Ts, though their use is inconsistent at best, even on cars with axle packages

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: YYZ] #1350620 12/12/12 08:42 PM 12/12/12 08:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio K KillerBee OP master
KillerBee OP master K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio	Quote: Front (only) torque boxes are startlingly common on '71 383 Challenger R/Ts, though their use is inconsistent at best, even on cars with axle packages Per it's build sheet my 71 R/T Challenger came with 3.23 rear end ratio and 22" radiator. Were they just using up the remaining torque box stock?

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: KillerBee] #1350621 12/12/12 08:49 PM 12/12/12 08:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,567 Ky J jt4406 pro stock
jt4406 pro stock J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,567 Ky	70 383 auto a/c cuda here. Front torque boxes only. Jess Yeah, it's hopped up to over 160...

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: KillerBee] #1350622 12/12/12 08:50 PM 12/12/12 08:50 PM
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YYZ master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,328 Toronto (YYZ) Ontario	It could be, though you'd think that they'd have a matched number of fronts & rears in stock. I've seen front boxes only on a late-production '70 Barracuda with a 383-2 My last axle-package R/T had the front boxes, my current one doesn't, I think it's just hit & miss.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: YYZ] #1350623 12/12/12 08:53 PM 12/12/12 08:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio K KillerBee OP master
KillerBee OP master K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio	This particular 71 R/T has a June 1971 SPD. I'll have to check the wife's 71 R/T Challenger tomorrow, it's a January 1971 SPD, 340 automatic car.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: KillerBee] #1350624 12/13/12 03:40 PM 12/13/12 03:40 PM
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Beebuzzn mopar B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 458 PNW	Here is a picture of my early 70 chally 340, 4spd. A36 axle package, with its original torque boxes. Hamtramck built. 7501966-2719.jpg (2154 downloads) Last edited by EV2A66; 12/16/12 04:16 PM.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: Beebuzzn] #1350625 12/13/12 04:10 PM 12/13/12 04:10 PM
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BeeOrange member B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 81 MetroWest, MA.	I have a 70' Challenger R/T with the front boxes. It is a U-Code 440-4bbl auto, Hamtramck built car; optioned with both the A36 Axle Package and Hemi Suspension options, both codes are on the Broadcast Sheet. Last edited by BeeOrange; 12/17/12 01:51 PM.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: BeeOrange] #1350626 12/13/12 04:41 PM 12/13/12 04:41 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Mine has front and rear.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: ] #1350627 12/13/12 05:09 PM 12/13/12 05:09 PM
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TONY_DAGOSTINO master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,170 DELAWARE	i had a 70 318 3-speed on the floor barracuda that had rear tork boxes and a 70 challenger 383 r/t automatic that had rear tork boxes

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: TONY_DAGOSTINO] #1350628 12/13/12 05:40 PM 12/13/12 05:40 PM
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mattsmopars master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,179 tennessee,usa	I have a friend that has a 70 barracuda 318 auto gran coupe. It has factory front torque boxes on it. He bought the car from the original owner.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: mattsmopars] #1350629 12/13/12 06:55 PM 12/13/12 06:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 765 Vancouver, WA Cuda Cody super stock
Cuda Cody super stock Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 765 Vancouver, WA	My 70 Challenger 383 RT auto had front, but no rears originally. LA built car. 1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed 1970 Challenger T/A 4-Speed 1970 Challenger T/A Auto 1970 Challenger R/T Auto 1970 Challenger Auto 1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed 1970 Challenger RT 440+6 4-Speed 1970 Hemi Challenger 4-Speed 1970 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed 1971 Cuda Auto 1971 Cuda 4-Speed LOOKING to BUY 1970 & 1971 E Body J, V and R Code project cars

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: Cuda Cody] #1350630 12/13/12 08:33 PM 12/13/12 08:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio K KillerBee OP master
KillerBee OP master K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,499 N.E. Ohio	Well the wife's original 340 automatic 71 R/T Challenger didn't have any. So we're 1 and 1 for 71 R/T Challengers. 7502291-2challengers.JPG (433 downloads)

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: KillerBee] #1350631 12/13/12 08:54 PM 12/13/12 08:54 PM
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RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Coupla' nice E-bodies...

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: RSNOMO] #1350632 12/13/12 10:57 PM 12/13/12 10:57 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Florida, US 72ls5fla enthusiast
72ls5fla enthusiast Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Florida, US	My 70 440 sixpack 4.10 axle package has front and rear torque boxes. Got me a NEW Project 1970 GTX 440+6, 4 spd, 4.10 Dana and N96 FE5 (top/bottom) and black bucket interior. Original transmission and Dana - Engine is a service replacement block. Body has all stamped #s + VIN/TRIM tag and door sticker. Been hunting like all hell to find the Build Sheet. garage find, only had 41,850 miles on ODO.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: 72ls5fla] #1350633 12/14/12 10:29 AM 12/14/12 10:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,050 NJ EV2RTSE super stock
EV2RTSE super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,050 NJ	Two '70 R/T 383 auto cars originally with fronts only... (Not that they're going to stay that way).

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: EV2RTSE] #1350634 12/14/12 11:23 AM 12/14/12 11:23 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 774 SE Wisconsin, USA RP's R/T's super stock
RP's R/T's super stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 774 SE Wisconsin, USA	I had a 70 Hemi Challenger with fronts and not rear. I have 70 R/T Convertible that had rears and not fronts. It must have been something that the line workers could easily get away with not putting them on and moving the car down the line.

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: RP's R/T's] #1350635 12/14/12 01:05 PM 12/14/12 01:05 PM
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cuda-sweden mopar C Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden	-70 cuda 383 4speed,ac. front only

Re: Questions on E-body torque boxes [Re: cuda-sweden] #1350636 12/15/12 10:47 AM 12/15/12 10:47 AM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 294 Oregon KillerCuda enthusiast
KillerCuda enthusiast Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 294 Oregon	i hate to sound like a newbie, but let's face it, i am. (mostly a gm guy until recently, now i own a 70 'cuda convertible). can someone please explain to me with a pic what/where the front/rear torque boxes are, and what they do? thanks for helping a brother out, D

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