1. What can I run for an ignition system? I heard Fast or MSD is coming out with one, but no news yet. We are working with MSD actually and have had some input into this new system...........it was suppose to release Nov 2007 but I'm talking to Todd who is in charge of the project and we've already pointed out a couple of things that need to be changed. I hope they continue to listen to us and push this back 2 more months and bring out a BETTER product then what they had originally designed.
2. How did you guys mount the engine? I was planning on buying the TTI mounts, since I will eventually go with their headers. As of now thats what we are using.
3. What about headers & manifolds? I heard that the truck manifolds don't work in A-bodies, and I am going do the intial swap with just stock components, I heard that Cherokee Hemi manifolds will swap. WHat about the SRT8 headers, will they work on a 5.7?We are using TTI headers...........we have SRT8 LX headers and we can fit them in to check...........issue is then, is that you'll have to fab alot of pipe to connect to it............I don't see it much of a "savings" but do see it as a possible loss in power.
4. What about trans? If I keep the 727, I heard I need a new flexplate and torque converter. What about the Stock electronic Hemi trans? Has anyone attempted to swap one of these in? I am not too concerned with cutting the trans tunnel if I have to. We are using a 727............you don't need a new fly wheel but if you are using the newer style then just cut the ring off the new one............if you have the older style just use it. You'll also need the mini-starter.
Verter use is the same as always............just a plain ole 727 verter.
Using the new German tranny is a huge mistake in my book unless you want a luxo-Dart..............these were NOT made for performance and are expensive and offer little to no aftermarket.
5. What about the alternator? Obviously, the stock regulator wont work with the late model alternator, and if I eliminate the computer, then the Hemi alternator does not have a regulator, what have you guys done? You can use the old style alt. or you can get a new style........
The old style will mean nothing changes......
The new style will mean we'll have to "rig" it in some way.........its already been done and we have a guy here in Houston that knows the process...
6. Oil pan? Will the truck or car oil pan work, or do I need a $450 oil pan. Truck will work but we are using a fabbed oil pan with some improved characteristics.
7. Last option is keeping it fuel injected, what about the computer freaking out with all those missing sensor inputs, like wheel speed, transmission, etc? OH YEAH! This damn computer freaks out if you fart in the car........the stock computer is so freek'in limited and what is killing us in the trucks and in the cars................getting away from the stock computer will allow you to do so many things and REALLY injoy this motor!
If there are any other issues, let me know.