Re: 72 Challenger

Postby dave-r » 12 Jul 2014 13:01

75 is plenty. In fact 60 would probably do.

Keep going Eddie. This car is going to be f'in great. :D
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 12 Jul 2014 20:29

dave-r wrote:75 is plenty. In fact 60 would probably do.

Keep going Eddie. This car is going to be f'in great. :D

Thanks Dave,,I appreciate that! :D
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby RedRaven » 15 Jul 2014 15:58

Car is gonna be epic!!!
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 31 Jul 2014 21:58

Thanks Wayne! Here is the complete parts group to do the conversion. Parts came from SDC,,salvage yard,,95 Dodge Ram Truck with 5.2/5.9 magnum engine,,95 Jeep with 5.2/5.9,,NAPA Auto Parts,,Rock Auto Parts on line and Milodon.

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 31 Jul 2014 22:47

Had to go with a 90 Amp new alt. the 75 was no longer available. No Biggie,,I have the MAD electrical alt. High Amperage wiring upgrade.
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 05 Aug 2014 2:19

Starting to put parts on,,,Billet alloy with steel fasteners,,,used anti-seieze,,had to tap a few parts,,,(Burrs),,but so far so good.

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 05 Aug 2014 2:21

ASE Cert. Master Auto-Tech,,Dutchess Nasser gives her approval. I'm golden! :lol:

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby dave-r » 05 Aug 2014 7:50

Looking very professional Eddie. :D
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 05 Aug 2014 19:30

Thanks Dave!
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Adrian Worman » 05 Aug 2014 22:28

That shits really coming along ain't it mate, just looks the absolute nuts :wink:

Is it as popular to fit the small Jap alternators in the US like it is here?
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 05 Aug 2014 22:51

The Denso type alternators Ade? Yes,,I think it is. Maybe the 100 point guys like the round/square backs that MoPar used back in the day,,,but these are superior in every way. Lighter,,more powerful,,cheaper ect.
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 08 Aug 2014 7:25

Had to take it all apart,,I'm just that way,, :lol: seriously,,wrong water pump housing,,mine only has 1 boss at the T-Stat neck cast into it for a 3/8-16 bolt. I need both bosses. I ordered a new housing from mancini racing

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 15 Aug 2014 2:13

OK,,all installed. No more thrown v-belts :lol: 90 AMP new Denso style alt. (New TYI unit,,all new parts) New Jeep power steering pump,,Stage III Firm Feel power box. Stainless high pressure hose. Hope it all plays together nicely! Kinda feel like Lotus Circa 1964,, :lol: SAT is the day I am going to do a BODY DROP!! I'll post pics

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby fal308 » 15 Aug 2014 3:52

Now you can get ready to tear it all apart and drop in a new Hellcat engine :mrgreen:
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 15 Aug 2014 4:50

fal308 wrote:Now you can get ready to tear it all apart and drop in a new Hellcat engine :mrgreen:

Damn Barc! You spoiled my surprise! :lol: Seriously,,I've been thinking along those same lines! More power,stronger engine,(IMHO), lighter weight,(Better handling and braking), who wouldn't want that! :lol:
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby fal308 » 16 Aug 2014 4:41

Yeah, wouldn't that be something if Mopar Performance started selling those engines!
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 16 Aug 2014 4:49

fal308 wrote:Yeah, wouldn't that be something if Mopar Performance started selling those engines!
I think they would be very foolish if they didn't ! At least sell a decent block! As of now,,you cant buy a 6.1 Cast Iron block or even the expensive alloy block. This would help build brand recognition and promote MP sales and parts. GM and Ford sell their LS and Coyote, Modular blocks,,heck you can buy a WarHawk LS block that can take over 2,000 HP for about 1500 bucks! The HellCat crate would likely be over 20K,,the SuperCharger system alone is probably 12K
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 16 Aug 2014 4:52

Cleared out some tools,,junk,,parts ect Sat,(Tomm),,is the big day (Body slam,,err drop),, hope it goes well

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby dave-r » 16 Aug 2014 8:15

Eddie wrote:Cleared out some tools,,junk,,parts ect Sat,(Tomm),,is the big day (Body slam,,err drop),, hope it goes well


Oh this is an exciting milestone. Can't wait to see pictures of the engine sitting where god intended. :D
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Adrian Worman » 16 Aug 2014 20:26

dave-r wrote:
Eddie wrote:Cleared out some tools,,junk,,parts ect Sat,(Tomm),,is the big day (Body slam,,err drop),, hope it goes well


Oh this is an exciting milestone. Can't wait to see pictures of the engine sitting where god intended. :D


Ditto to that Daveman can't wait to see it meself :mrgreen:
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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:41

Thanks Dave and Ade! HERE it IS!!! :D

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:43

#2 sorry guys I cant figure out how to post Multiple pics on the same post :oops:

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:47

#3 When we started to move the engine on the dolly I built,,it collapsed! We lifted the engine with the picker,,then re-built the Dolly,,with way more wood screws,,then set it back on the Dolly. Thank God,,no damage! Whew,,,LOL,,it went in fine! I'm wore out! :lol:

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:48

Here it is in the engine bay!! :D

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:51

E-85 1050 Holley,,I even placed a large towel on top of the carb and closed the hood. I think with a drop based X-Stream air filter,,it will clear fine.

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:56

13" Fixed radial mount,,Viper/Brembo's :P

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 4:59

Bumper back in place. I made an attachment fixture out of thick steel stock,,then bolted that to the bumper brackets. It went up just fine,,no need to remove the front grill,hood ect,,everything cleared just fine.

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 5:10

Special Thanks to my Brother Jimmy,,My Bud Jim Johnson,,My wifes Son Mark,, I couldn't have even begun to do this without their invaluable help. I was grinning from ear to ear,,I think I just passed a big fart! :lol:

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Eddie » 17 Aug 2014 5:13

Oh yeah,,thanks to Ade! You were correct mate! The Pistole' shifter cleared and was perfectly centered! I was somewhat concerned about this because the sheetmetal wasn't original,,it had been repaired before I bought the 72. But it's cool,,thanks again Ade! :D

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Re: 72 Challenger

Postby Adrian Worman » 17 Aug 2014 9:02

That looks just incredible Ed, car is fuckin awesome :mrgreen:
Good lads you had there to help ya, great having buddies willing to give up time for you ain't it?
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