MoparPowa's money hole (66 Dart 5.7 hemi build)

mopardave913 said
I am starting something very similar to this, but I am hoping to use either a 6.1 or 6.4 out of an srt8. Would either of you, TinCup or MoparPowa PM me. I have some questions.

PM'd, if I can still be of any help at this point.

toolmanmike said
I breezed through the posts and pictures but I haven't read the threads. Do you have plans for subframe ties? You will need them. tmm

Yes, updates next week in regards to that.

inkjunkie said
Going to be a hellofa ride when you are done....

Thanks, I sure hope so, it's taking long enough...

dodgedartgt said
Hi Ryan,

If I understand correctly, matching the MA5 to the 5.7 is as easy as a Dakota 3.9/5.2 to AX-15 bellhousing. I KNOW the MA5 shares the same trans/bell bolt pattern as the AX-15. I don't know the length of the input shaft compared to the AX-15. You may need an adapter there.

Depending on clearance, I don't know if you'll be able to use the Dakota style clutch slave cylinder, or a hydraulic throw-out bearing.

You would use a Dakota sized flywheel, properly balanced for the 5.7 and matching pressure plate. Then use a clutch disc with the MA5 splines. Can't think of the name right now, but there is a clutch company that will custom "mix and match" the clutch kit for your needs.

Mike in FL

Mike, thanks for all of this info. I have shifted gears again, my usual, to trying to make the auto trans work, but I still intend to keep all of this information handy as it may still not work out.

dodgedartgt said
Hey Ryan,

Its been most of a year since you last posted. Have you gotten any further with this build? I know things, life and motivation (or lack of) can get in the way.

Mike in FL

I'm still alive, I promise.

rapidtransitric said
how is this going? Tincup modified his shock towers to gain in the engine compartment as seen in this link: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?p=584172&highlight=shock+tower#post584172

Trying to minimize the amount of work I add to my already endless pile. ;) However, some mods to the shock towers (minimal) are in the future.