Gen3 hemi tkx swap
Okay. So I’ve decided to keep with the QuickTime bell housing.. First was the starter issue. I have a Dakota starter and it was working perfectly with the 904. I did have to grind the block which was fine. Now because of the larger diameter ring for flywheel I believe they moved the starter down and swung it out .625. So I had to grind the block more.. The starter registers on the block plate which helps to located without bell on it.
Now the block plate holes are large to the block for alignment. The only holes that are on the money are the dowel holes in the bell. So I used those to align the block plate to the bell. Then I put.125 dowels in it and welded them into the bell. So if the bell moves the block plate moves along with the starter. So in theory if quick times math is correct the starter should be where it’s supposed to not floating around between bell and block. I’m also planning on welding a snout support into the starter pocket. Kinda stupid they don’t have one.
I’m planning on getting hemi Denny torsion bar eliminator kit. One because my front suspension is blown out. Two I don’t have to screw around support the top torsion bar cross member after I have to cut it for trans clearance.
One header tube as of now will need to be redone. Not a big deal considering the conditions.
Okay. So I’ve decided to keep with the QuickTime bell housing.. First was the starter issue. I have a Dakota starter and it was working perfectly with the 904. I did have to grind the block which was fine. Now because of the larger diameter ring for flywheel I believe they moved the starter down and swung it out .625. So I had to grind the block more.. The starter registers on the block plate which helps to located without bell on it.
Now the block plate holes are large to the block for alignment. The only holes that are on the money are the dowel holes in the bell. So I used those to align the block plate to the bell. Then I put.125 dowels in it and welded them into the bell. So if the bell moves the block plate moves along with the starter. So in theory if quick times math is correct the starter should be where it’s supposed to not floating around between bell and block. I’m also planning on welding a snout support into the starter pocket. Kinda stupid they don’t have one.
I’m planning on getting hemi Denny torsion bar eliminator kit. One because my front suspension is blown out. Two I don’t have to screw around support the top torsion bar cross member after I have to cut it for trans clearance.
One header tube as of now will need to be redone. Not a big deal considering the conditions.