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I wont say how close I was to caving and installed a 318 or a stroker Slant 6... lol. I bought the Doug Dutra book on the slant six as a xmas gift from my son and even spoke to Holley to sort out the fuel injection and coil on spark plug ignition if I went 6.

Removing the newly purchased HDK suspension, new oem power steering setup, and factory K Frame (which uses the oem steering linkage) and purchasing the QA1 kit with mustang 2 steering rack. It was really hard as I had to throw out about $8k of parts and fab work. When I get another A Body, I...

Quick update: I have installed the QA1 K Frame. I will get the suspension installed hopefully this weekend. And purchasing the rotors and calipers asap. Then build the engine mounts and attempt starting again. Pictures to come by June 1st. John

Thats right. I think its also a single core radiator. My only concern would be how wide. Though I can open the area of the radiator in the barracuda, I am trying to avoid those kinds of changes. I have a 97 XJ, I bet I have a spare radiator to test with. When wheeling, its always a good...

Now I can install a factory 4.0L with No modification to the engine or the car. Just very expensive parts and minor fab work. To get engine installed.... Custom Transmission mount Custom Engine Mounts QA1 tube k-frame and suspension kit. Then of course fuel management whether you go carb or...

The new K-Frame and suspension kit from QA1. That solved the issue which caused the lack of space. Now I have a complete HDK suspension kit with NO car to put it in. Dang, now I need to buy another A-Body. :-D

Hello everyone, guess who's back..... And I have great news. It took some time to get myself motivated to move forward on this, with help from family and friends pushing me, Last weekend I installed the QA1 k-frame and steering rack from the kit for test fitment. I am super excited to say...

Happy Holidays to all. Santa has visited me early this year. I was able to buy the QA1 coil over conversion kit for the barracuda. The project is back on track. From the center of the engine to the outside edge of the starter motor is just under 9.5 inches. And from center of the engine to...

Moderators, How do I close this add? I am not going to be selling these parts. I have decided to keep them for the next car. John

For you, $5000.

It was only 20yrs ago when you couldnt give a A-Body away. Now anything that is in good shape (aka road worthy) is starting at $8000 to $10000. I am surprised what $3k is finding. Poor enough condition that it should be stripped down and restored. In my opinion, no where near road worthy...

The only real option is to go with the Mustang 2 front steering rack style. And its a toss up between HDK coil over and QA1 Coil over. I really need to see both systems in a car and see which one will work. I want to favor HDK, Denny has been good to me. In the end, I need to go with the...

There is no good movement of the idler shaft. As it needs to be moved Up/Down to get out of the way of the starter. Moving down would be the easiest, which would put it in danger of impact under the car.

yeah, but if I could afford to buy another decent car, I would invest it in the barracuda build. That said, I may have found a 73 Duster with 318 and a 904 for a affordable cost of $3k.

I will take a break. Next I need to clean the garage and get the engine replacement work on my TDi Jetta done. Then free up the garage to move the Barracuda in. I will take this winter and look over it again.

Update: Alt and starter exchange is out of business, he still builds on the side but said he has no options. He recommended another local shop who has no options. I am pretty bummed. Almost ready to give up and build a fuel injected stroked super slant 6. Would be cheaper than another...

Power Master called back and has said they have no options for me. I have called some other places and struck out. I can not sell my suspension for enough to get close to purchasing a new suspension setup. My wife suggested buying another A-Body (73 Ply Duster) to use this suspension and...

I dont know what your talking about. Never torn down a starter. Just bought replacements.

Hmm, that has me thinking. Mean Green has failed to call me back after several attempts. I spoke to another starter shop who said the builder who could help works Mon thru Wed and will call me first of next week. I left PowerMaster a message today following the above suggestion.

I have found 6 inch starters, but I have 5.5inches of clearence before hitting the idler arm. So I am thinking no longer than 5 inches from the mounting surface is my target. Now with gear reduction starters, if it sits up high enough to be above the idler joint, that would allow for more...

Pictures of OEM starter for Mid 90's Jeep 4.0L. Its 8 inch from mounting surface to end.

Thanks for the info, I have just called them and left a message. ~ John

I know. I do appreciate your suggestion and the interest in my project enough to make the suggestion. Its that support which has kept me from giving up, and I have been so close to giving up. A stroker slant 6 would be so easy in comparison to this. I could even maintain the Jeep 4.0 fuel...

yeah, I am not sure I am ok with that. Then I have to worry about shimming starters and such. More so, I barely can weld with a MIG, I have never tried TIG nor do I have the equipment. Typically, I spot weld my work and pay a welder to follow behind and get it solid. If there was a bolt on...

Dude, I owe you. I remember you talking about having the slammer kit. Is the K-Member configuration different, or just the addition of the lowering knuckles? The center of the joint of the idler arm measures 5in off the inside edge of the passenger sub chassis. And my starter is no more than...

Well, after several attempts, Mean Green Alt and Starter is not returning my calls or my emails. I guess they dont want my business. Reaching out to other starter builders. As well still considering QA1 or full HDK mustang 2 setup. I can not seem to be able to get the measurements I need to...

Here are the Coilover Shocks. DS301 Quick Specifications Adjustability : Single Adjustable Mounting : Bearing Compressed / Extended Height : 8.75 in. / 11.125 in. Recommended Ride Height : 9.5" to 10"

Well, I have spoken to Mean Green Alt and Starter today. They build custom starters, and think they may be able to offer something less than 5 inches from the mounting surface. I am hoping for a miracle which would save my current build as it is. Will report what comes of it.

Well, I have thrown my parts up on the for sale threads. Hoping for $5k, lets see what happens. Worst case, I keep the parts and delay the build on my car. Saving the parts for another future A-Body build.

The knuckle bolts shown are the temp ones I installed. The new ones are in a baggie in my office.