racerjoe
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12:05 Garage- ’70 Duster build
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I called ride tech today and asked if these spindles are available outside of the complete kit and the rep I talked to (George Lewis) said they are and he’d actually just sent a quote to another customer a few days ago, so he just forwarded my the same quote to give an idea on what we’d be looking at for cost. Here it is.
bjkadron
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Just start looking at stuff like this and those prices will seem much more reasonable. Radial X Spindles, Gen 3, 2005-2014 S197 SLA and 2015+ S550 SLA, Track, set
YIKES!!
bjkadron
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Don't say that. I was just getting comfortable with the idea of a magnum swap. I don't need a reminder that a 6.4 can hit 500hp with headers and a cam...
racerjoe
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Put down another 180ish street miles at Cruising the Coast yesterday with about 15 autocross runs in between.
Now that I have a fair amount of street miles and autocross miles on the G3 swap, I have a short list of items to upgrade/fix.
Now that I have a fair amount of street miles and autocross miles on the G3 swap, I have a short list of items to upgrade/fix.
- I think I'm finally going to break down and buy the PSC power steering reservoir. The course at CtC had some high speed sections which proved my fluid aeration problem still exists. I was about 2.5 seconds behind the guys giving rides in pro level race trucks but I was only able to run about 60% of the course at 10/10ths due to the fluid aerating.
- I have the parts to get rid of the corvette filter/regulator. I will still need some fittings once I figure out what I need.
- Also coming up is a new set of wheels. I decided the cost to widen the fronts combined with the downtime wasn't worth it. I'll keep my current wheels and set them up with some normal street tires and put the 200TW tires on the new wheels. I'll finally have a 9" front and will step up to a 10.5" in the back.
- Finally, I really think I need a bigger front sway bar. After chatting with @bjkadron , I learned he's way smarter at the mathing required to figure out the right size bar. Once I get new wheels/tires, I'm going to corner scale the car and provide him with a bunch of numbers and let the magic happen.
bjkadron
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I'm sure we can figure out the right size. The extra grip from the wider tires will only make it more obvious that you are running on the soft side.
And I'm not that smart... I just have more books haha
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Once the thought enters your brain... Welcome too the club!!Don't say that. I was just getting comfortable with the idea of a magnum swap. I don't need a reminder that a 6.4 can hit 500hp with headers and a cam...
When you consider that the 6.4 is already rated (probably under rated) at 485hp in a stock "car", it's easy to believe that just adding a good intake, headers and a canned tune.. you're there at 500hp mark. I mean, we're only talking about grabbing 15hp. Alot of really good cam options with MMX, HHP, FRP that should easily put a stock rotator 6.4 at 550 with a good tune. But really, a 5.7 is just as sweet.. Amazing bang for the buck! If you haven't went for a ride in Tim's car since the upgrade, you should. Unbelievably smooth and the power is anywhere you want it. My Dart with a 6.4 is a slob but will make you smile and laugh with a vulgar display of power and torque, as the bench seat has it's way with you.. but Tim's, it really let's you see the full potential.
Btw Tim... I'm watching your trash cans. Get some upgrades, buddy.
bjkadron
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Yeah, this was the cam dyno chart I was referencing which is way more than you could put down well in most handling based A-bodies:
But you are right, the 5.7 with mild mods is a monster as well. it's the Hemi head flow that helps. Especially the Eagle ones.
Really my main concern is by the time you add all the supporting mods/swap parts for a Hemi you are in and extra 3-5k over your engine.
I agree.. the supporting stuff is the big sting and what turns alot of people off. This A body swap really hurt, compared to my A100 hemi swap.. The A100 didn't need special headers, pan, steering box. I really didn't have anything invested in the 5.7 other than having the heads done with springs, a used 6.4 cam/lifters but the stand alones for the engine and trans. But, once it's done, it's done! I'll never go back on either one and no regrets.
racerjoe
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Went to cruising the coast again on Saturday. I usually just hang out and watch cars drive by all day on the Saturday of this event. A gentleman approaches me and asked what front suspension setup I had on the car, which I gladly provided the HDK information. He promptly says, "those coil overs must really make it handle well" To which I said it does handle well, but a shock and a spring isn't what make a good handling car, its the geometry of the suspension. He blows off my comment and asks about the rear, which I tell him its a leaf spring. He continues with, wouldn't it be so much better if you did a coil over in the back. Ugh! When will people stop thinking a damn shock and spring is what makes suspension superior to anything else?
bjkadron
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Yeah, Most people think shiny=fast which it definitely doesn't but when all they read is marketing how would they know better? Part of why I want to optimize with the stock stuff first.
racerjoe
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I tried very hard to mount the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail so I could keep the fender wells clean. Nothing would work, so here it mounted on the fender well. After I got the pressure set, I could immediately tell it was happier. The old corvette regulator was at 75psi at idle. Fuel pressure is nice and steady at 60psi.
PSC power steering reservoir is also installed. I hated to spend the money on this as much effort as I put into figuring my problems out. After draining the fluid and seeing how dirty it was from only a short amount of time being in there, this was the right choice. Cavitation it rough on pump parts, I'm sure that's why it was dark. This tank also has a filter in it.
New wheels are ordered and should be in this week. I'll post an update once I get them.
I drove 105 miles (one way) to go autocross this past weekend. The course was long this time with my best time being 70 seconds. Lots of fun with a portion of the course on a road course. My tires are showing their age, but it was still a good time and the car ran flawlessly. I worked on the fuel economy tuning a little on my 1.5 hour interstate drive. I don't know what kind of mileage it got with strictly highway driving. However, after 105 miles on the highway and 6 long autocross runs, it averaged 14mpg. I'd image its close to 20 or more with strict highway cruising.
PSC power steering reservoir is also installed. I hated to spend the money on this as much effort as I put into figuring my problems out. After draining the fluid and seeing how dirty it was from only a short amount of time being in there, this was the right choice. Cavitation it rough on pump parts, I'm sure that's why it was dark. This tank also has a filter in it.
New wheels are ordered and should be in this week. I'll post an update once I get them.
I drove 105 miles (one way) to go autocross this past weekend. The course was long this time with my best time being 70 seconds. Lots of fun with a portion of the course on a road course. My tires are showing their age, but it was still a good time and the car ran flawlessly. I worked on the fuel economy tuning a little on my 1.5 hour interstate drive. I don't know what kind of mileage it got with strictly highway driving. However, after 105 miles on the highway and 6 long autocross runs, it averaged 14mpg. I'd image its close to 20 or more with strict highway cruising.
DionR
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What wheels? Or are you keeping that under wraps until you have them on the car?
racerjoe
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Nah man. I'm an open book and have nothing to hide. I'm going with the Kansei Corsa. 18x9 and 18x10.5. I'm going to get some new 200TW tires for these and get some normal street tires for my current wheels. I figure if I'm already swapping in a race seat to go autocross, which takes all of 2 minutes, swapping tires won't be a big deal. 200TW tires aren't exactly cheap either.
Pro tip: I was able to get 15% off their listed prices. They have feature on their webpage to get 10% off if you provide your phone number for marketing ads, which I've yet to get. Anyway, I added the wheels to my cart and didn't check out (got side tracked). About a day later they send me a text offering 15% off if I check out within 24 hours. So all 4 wheels for just over $1K. They are flow formed, not cast. They have been extremely responsive. I requested a drawing to check brake clearance and I had the drawing within an hour of sending the request. The wheels also shipped the same day I ordered them.
racerjoe
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Most of what I have left is small block stuff. You don't want that junk...
It's funny you say that.. When I'm scrolling fb and see sb posts on the Dart pages, I throw up a little bit in my mouth.
DionR
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I like them. Website says "* Tuner Style (60 degree conical bolts) are required.*"?
Very cool that they would send you a drawing, never thought to ask a company for that.
What size tires are you planning?
Did you post details of how your seat swap setup works? I remember you talking about it but maybe I missed the end result? What seat? Pic's please.
racerjoe
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LOL
racerjoe
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My current wheels have “tuner” lug nuts. I remember not knowing what the hell that meant, but apparently it isn’t anything special.I like them. Website says "* Tuner Style (60 degree conical bolts) are required.*"?
Very cool that they would send you a drawing, never thought to ask a company for that.
What size tires are you planning?
Did you post details of how your seat swap setup works? I remember you talking about it but maybe I missed the end result? What seat? Pic's please.
I’ll likely go with a 265 or 275 in the front and a 295 in the back.
The TMI seat brackets bolt to the floor, then they have adapter brackets for the sliders that bolt to the floor bracket. For whatever reason they sent me an extra set of adapter brackets. I ordered a set of universal seat slides on Amazon and made those brackets work. I’ll get some photos for you.
racerjoe
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Wheels showed up. I'm very pleased at the Kansei customer service and the quality of the wheel is really good. What's funny is the front wheel is wider than my current front tire mounted to a wheel. I'm excited to finally have a wide wheel in the front. While taking the front off to test fit, I noticed the tire is corded in a couple spots. They are done anyway so this is a needed upgrade/change.
I'm pretty happy with the look also. Tires are next!
I'm pretty happy with the look also. Tires are next!
bjkadron
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These look really nice! and the improved front grip should be a big upgrade.
racerjoe
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Tires arrived and I had them mounted up. This is my old 235/40 compared to the new 265/35 for the front.
I'll get some more photos outside once I get my alignment done. I moved the LCA forward more to get the tire away from the rear side of the fender. The front wheels are 1/8" further out than the old ones, combined with the new tire, I thought it would be very close. I can easily get over 10 degrees of caster without contact. I love the fitment of this 10.5" wheel and 295 tire. I was never happy with the short 275/35, or at least the Falken I had. I measured just over 25". The 295 is a touch over 26". The wheel well is filled out perfectly now.
Here's the real payoff! finally a decent size front tire. A keen eye will see my rudimentary alignment technique. Blue tape indicating a 20 degree steering angle, Straight edge on wheel, digital angle finder, and the best part, greased garbage bag turn plates. It isn't stupid if it works.
Oh if you ever see gymnastics tumbling mats in the garbage or for cheap on marketplace, they are great for working on the garage floor. My kid didn't need them anymore. There were 4 sections I cut apart. I gave one to a buddy and he also thinks its the best thing since sliced bread.
I'll get some more photos outside once I get my alignment done. I moved the LCA forward more to get the tire away from the rear side of the fender. The front wheels are 1/8" further out than the old ones, combined with the new tire, I thought it would be very close. I can easily get over 10 degrees of caster without contact. I love the fitment of this 10.5" wheel and 295 tire. I was never happy with the short 275/35, or at least the Falken I had. I measured just over 25". The 295 is a touch over 26". The wheel well is filled out perfectly now.
Here's the real payoff! finally a decent size front tire. A keen eye will see my rudimentary alignment technique. Blue tape indicating a 20 degree steering angle, Straight edge on wheel, digital angle finder, and the best part, greased garbage bag turn plates. It isn't stupid if it works.
Oh if you ever see gymnastics tumbling mats in the garbage or for cheap on marketplace, they are great for working on the garage floor. My kid didn't need them anymore. There were 4 sections I cut apart. I gave one to a buddy and he also thinks its the best thing since sliced bread.
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