1965 MMP's Barracuda Hemi swap! The Ever Changing Build

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So got home from my business trip this weekend to Madison WI, walk in to my office and there it is waiting for me. My rebuilt Magnum Mopar Efi harness... Sooo excited now. I have all the harnesses now, and the elc stuff needed for this build less the new efi tank/pump and the Flyin Ryan Tune. And my garage will be finished and ready for a major project build this weekend... :rolleyes:
Anybody got a good used manual steering box for an early A-body they would like to sell? :eek:
 
Well i finally got the damn garage finished.
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At last night I started to tear down of the magnum 5.9. All in all the motor looks good, needs to be cleaned. I got a high flow oil pump for it. And It also needs a new rocker bolt for what ever reason. Going to freshin it up a bit and put it back together and finish the supercharger manifold. Before I tear into the car. I will post updates on my manifold build/mod..
 
So I had some free time Sunday to take a closer look at the donor 5.9 and I'm glad I did. First thing I did was pull the oil pan to find a clean looking bottom end, Looked real fresh, and had markings of a recent rebuild. I was pretty Jazzed about it till I saw the glimmer of copper in the oil pump pick up.... and my heart sank.. ugh
So first I pulled a connecting rod bearing from #3 piston rod and I didn't find and thing except the fact that the crank had been turned down .020" ok not too bad I could live with that. Then I pulled the crank center bearing and that's when I realized yep this will be a full rebuild... ugh center bearing was toast and the crank looked like a spoon my 6yr just put in the garbage disposal.
Best part of the night was I pulled the magnum heads and found both heads looked to be brand new and have no signs of cracks between the valve seats...
So now I'm on the hunt for a good replacement crank. Anybody know if the magnum 5.9 crank I could buy from them????? :thumbsup:

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So after asking a few question on another thread that I started about my crank damage. I may depending on the extent of the damage to this crank I may have it turned under size to save the crank and cost for another + whatever polishing that any need?
If you have a differing opinions please let me know, because I'm still at the point where i could change my mind if needed and not costing me more time or money...


IS there any physical difference between the La360 vs. magnum 5.9 Crankshaft???
 
So had an awesome day today! Got the motor torn down to bare and ready for hot tank.
But the best part was. I was able to find and and pull from the yard a 46RE from a 98 dodge ram with a 5.9 :-D

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This thing is gonna be awesome!! If you get the modded intake to work with the whipple I may have to go the same route eventually!

Also, you may want to check with magnum Mopar about the high volume oil pump, I read in a few different threads recently where they don't recommend them on the magnum motors but that may depend on pan size and the blown setup might make a difference.
 
75slant6 said:
This thing is gonna be awesome!! If you get the modded intake to work with the whipple I may have to go the same route eventually!

Also, you may want to check with magnum Mopar about the high volume oil pump, I read in a few different threads recently where they don't recommend them on the magnum motors but that may depend on pan size and the blown setup might make a difference.
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Yea I've been reading the same thing and talking to the guys at Bostick racing and kinda got the same vibe.
I'm going to return the pump this weekend and just get a stock pump. I have the receipt in the box.
I'm also going to drop the block off for hot tank, cam bearing / Freeze plugs installed. I'm also going to order a new crankshaft this weekend.. Hopefully I can get this damn build bump started and start getting **** done...

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Oil pump was returned for a stock pump.
And the crankshaft was ordered. Now just need to sit back and wait till i get my parts.
Seems like a good time to tackle that damn manifold... lol
 
MonkeyMadness said:
Oil pump was returned for a stock pump.
And the crankshaft was ordered. Now just need to sit back and wait till i get my parts.
Seems like a good time to tackle that damn manifold... lol
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Yes! That intake needs to be priority #1!! Broke asses like me wanna see if/how it works and possibly shamelessly copy your work :D
 
Got the throttle body setup finished and got a few ruff cuts done to the manifold. When i get the runners cut out I'll be able to clean up and polish the inside. The more and more I cut the more and more I think I may have enough room for a internal mounted intercooler. Wouldn't that be trick? :-D
Sadly I didn't get all the cutting done soon enough. I had to call it a night. Didn't want to piss off the neighbors... lol

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Jmo but I would use a different/smaller throttle body, like an oval shaped one or one like from a HEMI. The stock magnum one works good on top with a regular carb style air cleaner but I think it would be a lot cleaner looking with a smaller tb.

That said, it'd be awesome to be able to get an intercooler in there!!
 
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75slant6 said:
Jmo but I would use a different/smaller throttle body, like an oval shaped one or one like from a HEMI. The stock magnum one works good on top with a regular carb style air cleaner but I think it would be a lot cleaner looking with a smaller tb.

That said, it'd be awesome to be able to get an intercooler in there!!
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At the moment Us broke asses have to work with what we got. :D I'm sure down the road after I have it up and running and I start massaging the project for fit and finish I'll upgrade... Right now I just want to get it put together and make sure my idea is usable before modding the "Mod".. :steering:
 
MonkeyMadness said:
At the moment Us broke asses have to work with what we got. :D I'm sure down the road after I have it up and running and I start massaging the project for fit and finish I'll upgrade... Right now I just want to get it put together and make sure my idea is usable before modding the "Mod".. :steering:
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LOL! I understand completely! That's just a plate on the back that can be replaced later right?
 
75slant6 said:
LOL! I understand completely! That's just a plate on the back that can be replaced later right?
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Well in sorts. It wouldn't be hard to build a replacement block mount or even a SVT style air horn "U-bend" to adapt different style throttle body..
 
So got my 46re deep pan today and drilled a drain hole. Sadly didn't get a chance to weld it into while at work, Tomorrow i promis.

But i did get home in time to finish all my rough cuts to the manifold and now working a system to get the inside smooth out. Once thats done well move forward on the SC mount...
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Ok not 5mins after that last post I got a phone call from my local autoparts store letting me know that my Crankshaft was in... HolyCrap 24hr service on crankshafts thats the **** right there...lol So I went and picked that damn thing up.
I have to say i was very impressed with the crank. Turned .010 under all the way around and matching bearings.
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Well build has been a bit slow lately, Just been collecting parts. I believe I have everything now to build the motor with exception of the block? Surprisingly my motor shop has been a bit back logged and haven't finished my block prep. No biggy. I was able to finish and clean up the trans. Trying to get it ready for the swap. Replaced the pan, pan gasket, filter, and neutral safety switch. Only thing I don't like about this trans is that is doesn't have a speed sensor on the tail shaft. I really wanted to run the stock MPH gauge. Also this is a 98 trans and I have a 97 harness. guess the speed sensor for a 97 was in the trans and the 98 was in the rearend???? I'm guessing? All my harness plugs match up, with the exception of the speed sensor pigtail cause there is no speed sensor on this trans.. So not a big issue but it looks like i will be on the hunt for a RH duel hole tail shaft with gear drive and center shaft gear to run my stock mph gauge...

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So I finally got my block back and promptly chased the threads, honed the sleeves and dropped the pistons in. Camshaft installed and double roller timing chain with tensioner plate. Also got my intake belly plate started, will try and finish it this week. Only issue I had was I was given the wrong rear main seal, But I got it swapped the next day with no issue...
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Many more build photos to come...
 
great project , i've got a 64 . planing on old school 340 6pck setup . i think your plenam area is old school , todays are delta shapes , less fuel pooling , not saying it would work , just the delta design is better . still a blown barracuda is wicked .
 
Oh man it's like Christmas at the shop... Got my Disc brake kit from Magnum Mopar today. Got the 4.5" to match my rear end. now I can finally look at a set of matching wheels... I don't feel like such a bastard child now..lol

Manifold update: I have the material, I have cleaned out the plenum and finishing up the belly plate tonight. I need to machine / plane the top cut. Once that's finished I can weld the top plate to the manifold, then i can place the Whipple mount plate in the proper position for machining and weld. Once the Whipple plate is welded in place it's pretty much done...

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Got my front cover on and water pump mounted, Just awaiting my oil pan and pump pickup...
Did a bit more mock up of the superduppercharger.. Need to mill the manifold a tad then weld the mount plate...
Not sure that throttle hat is going to work with a dizzy in place. May have to find a smaller turbo style hat for my intake.. but I'm getting closer..

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So looks like i screwed the pooch today. ugh
Almost already to button up the bottomend and drop the new lifters and push rods in.
Got my pickup tube level and ready to go when i dropped the pan on to test fit for the pickup and damn.... I got the wrong damn pan!?! ahhhhhhhhh

What gawd damn pan do I need for a magnum 5.9 swap???

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