1965 MMP's Barracuda Hemi swap! The Ever Changing Build
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Well thanks to 75slant6 I was able to get the right pan this weekend. I was able to finish up the bottom end as well as get the new roller lifters in. Now all I have to do is finish my manifold. 
(don't worry I'll drop the push rods in before I button up the top end)
I was able to get some time in on the bridge port this weekend and mill/plane the manifold flat I ended up taking alittle more that 3/8" off the manifold. So when all is said and done the highest point of the motor will be 10.750" (throttle body) from the dizzy deck. Making it more than possible for all of this beast to fit under the hood with out issue. I have available 12.5" inches of room at the moment.
Today I'll be cutting down the manifold top plate to a workable size and get it prepped for welding. Shouldn't be too long now....
(don't worry I'll drop the push rods in before I button up the top end) I was able to get some time in on the bridge port this weekend and mill/plane the manifold flat I ended up taking alittle more that 3/8" off the manifold. So when all is said and done the highest point of the motor will be 10.750" (throttle body) from the dizzy deck. Making it more than possible for all of this beast to fit under the hood with out issue. I have available 12.5" inches of room at the moment.
Today I'll be cutting down the manifold top plate to a workable size and get it prepped for welding. Shouldn't be too long now....
Cut my manifold top plate down to a usable size and it's dead on. Did some more Mock up work this time fitted the distributor looking for clearance issues and I look like I'm in the clear. Thinking of changing the throttle body hat to a turbo crab hat to kick it out to either side for the cold air and filter. Got measurements for the top plate and for the supercharger adapter plate. Looks like all we need to do now is weld everything up. Then cut the intake holes. Looking to have this manifold finished before the end of the month. I'm going to have to source a larger set of injectors for this and a 3 bar map censor. (I'll get with Ryan on those) But so far soo good. Everything seems to be coming together, slow but I'm seeing progress. As soon as i'm finished with this motor I'll be bringing in the car to the garage and tear it apart. first up for that will be Disc brakes up front and lower pan modification with OD trans fitment. After all that I have some frame stiffening work I'll need to do with the addition of a triangulated 4 link rear end.
Had a nice find this weekend while at the yard. Came a cross a f-upped convert mustang and found a set of wheels under it. Got them for $188.
On the way home from the yard I stopped an grabbed some paint stripper hoping to salvage the wheels. Turns out they had been painted with house paint. First with white then black over that...
Thankfully I was able to remove all the paint to reveal a set of unfinished aluminum. These will look so nice on my build...
On the way home from the yard I stopped an grabbed some paint stripper hoping to salvage the wheels. Turns out they had been painted with house paint. First with white then black over that...
Thankfully I was able to remove all the paint to reveal a set of unfinished aluminum. These will look so nice on my build...
Okay so I was out taking measurements to order the spacers needed to fit the wheels to the Barracuda turns out I need 3/4 or 20mm spacers. Not a problem, parts ordered and should have them tomorrow. But while under there something billet and shinny (compared to the rest of the dirty undercarriage) caught my eye...?
I found about $300 worth of Mallory fuel pump and filter setup under the car..
Now I'll be pulling this off cause I'm going in-tank 255 Liters Per Hour EFI pump setup for my build so if anybody want this let me know I'll let it go for a reasonable price. I will of coarse clean it an check to make sure it all still works.
Let me know if your interested.
The pump is a 110 CompPump
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...9zILvffHzeGsH5oAjWJUgVylO0K0xo24AgaAqdA8P8HAQ
And the filter is a 140 CompFilter
MSD Ignition 29247: Mallory Fuel Filter and Housing Comp 140 | JEGS
I found about $300 worth of Mallory fuel pump and filter setup under the car..
Now I'll be pulling this off cause I'm going in-tank 255 Liters Per Hour EFI pump setup for my build so if anybody want this let me know I'll let it go for a reasonable price. I will of coarse clean it an check to make sure it all still works.
Let me know if your interested.
The pump is a 110 CompPump
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...9zILvffHzeGsH5oAjWJUgVylO0K0xo24AgaAqdA8P8HAQ
And the filter is a 140 CompFilter
MSD Ignition 29247: Mallory Fuel Filter and Housing Comp 140 | JEGS
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So I finally was able to get the right thickness spacers for the rear of the Barracuda to fit my new wheels with 255/40r17
tires which now fit so damn well... I ended up needing a 1.5" spacer. I'll post pictures of the fitment later.
I was also able to order from Magnum Mopar a new EFI tank with efi pump and sending unit... Soo stoked..
Now that the holidays are done and gone, and almost finished with the house I can now get back to my car.
I was able to find the needed router bit to clean up my belly plate for my manifold. This was the first time I have tried this with a wood router and it worked fabulously. I will be doing this more in the future for sure...
I also have to do another cut to my top plate before welding ugh... slowly getting there...
tires which now fit so damn well... I ended up needing a 1.5" spacer. I'll post pictures of the fitment later.
I was also able to order from Magnum Mopar a new EFI tank with efi pump and sending unit... Soo stoked..
Now that the holidays are done and gone, and almost finished with the house I can now get back to my car.
I was able to find the needed router bit to clean up my belly plate for my manifold. This was the first time I have tried this with a wood router and it worked fabulously. I will be doing this more in the future for sure...
I also have to do another cut to my top plate before welding ugh... slowly getting there...
Keith Mopar
Mopar Nut
Awesome build, I love the fact you made that intake manifold and can't wait to see how she works.
You do some, great work...
You do some, great work...
Got the top plate setup for the last cut before weld. I have to cut the edge back by a 16th to and 8th of an inch so i can get a corner weld for the plate to the manifold. Stronger weld than a butt weld. Ran out of time tonight so I'll cut tomorrow and hopefully have the first plate welded next week.
So rolled into work this morning and I was greeted by all the fittings needed, Ls filter/regulator, and a new EFI fuel tank with sending unit and hiflow pump from Magnum Mopar
I now have everything to do a full efi swap to the car. I'll post up pictures later when I get home...
This was the last of the motor parts i needed for this build barring a few minor things like injectors, hoses
Also need to install a 2bar map sensor on the manifold side.
Now I can start getting chase parts.
sub-frame connectors
Tri 4 link I plan on building
bigger torsion bars
torque boxes and so on...
I now have everything to do a full efi swap to the car. I'll post up pictures later when I get home...
This was the last of the motor parts i needed for this build barring a few minor things like injectors, hoses
Also need to install a 2bar map sensor on the manifold side.
Now I can start getting chase parts.
sub-frame connectors
Tri 4 link I plan on building
bigger torsion bars
torque boxes and so on...
Quick little update, I was able to find and purchase a 65 date code manual steering box with pitman arm and steering coupler
Thank to Ranys4406 (Randy)
Anybody need a full power steering setup from a 65?
Thank to Ranys4406 (Randy)
Anybody need a full power steering setup from a 65?
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So this was dropped off at my desk today...! Thanks Randy
I have a Manual Adapter coming from phish1270 in the mail should have it tomorrow....
I have a Manual Adapter coming from phish1270 in the mail should have it tomorrow....
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Wow Sorry for being dormant, life has a funny way of getting in the way.
Hey house is done! Did a ton of business travailing ugh, Was hit pretty bad while in my Dodge truck :-( sadly it didn't make it....
Bought a 72 GMC C2500 402 w/ th400 as a replacement. Then lowered it B-)
In the mean time I haven't touched the poor old Barracuda. But I did order the tri4 link kit for the rear. Confirmed I have a 8.25 rear and not a 7.25.. It is a posi or trulock diff from a 72 or newer. Gearing I'm still not sure about.
Got a ton of hard to find parts for bmw on ebay. As soon as they sell. I'll be investing in a Qa1 front end and US Car Tool sub frame parts...
Hey house is done! Did a ton of business travailing ugh, Was hit pretty bad while in my Dodge truck :-( sadly it didn't make it....
Bought a 72 GMC C2500 402 w/ th400 as a replacement. Then lowered it B-)
In the mean time I haven't touched the poor old Barracuda. But I did order the tri4 link kit for the rear. Confirmed I have a 8.25 rear and not a 7.25.. It is a posi or trulock diff from a 72 or newer. Gearing I'm still not sure about.
Got a ton of hard to find parts for bmw on ebay. As soon as they sell. I'll be investing in a Qa1 front end and US Car Tool sub frame parts...
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moparmat2000
Well-Known Member
I like the custom intake. This is being done in true old skool hot rodder fashion. Cant find what you need, then make what you need. Very cool.
So this weekend I ordered up a set of US car tool Sub frame connectors, also picked up a new welder for the project yesterday... and snagged a bottle from work for it today.
moparmat2000
Well-Known Member
You have to let us know how well it works. I have an older weldpak 100 similar to the one you have in the backround with a mig kit on it. That one works good for me.
I also have one like the one it the background, my wire feed stoped working last week on it though, relay clicks but the feed wheel won't turn. Need to take it in and get it checked out I guess
US car tool Sub frame Connectors arrived today.
Also was able to pickup OBD2 efi parts in needed at the yard.
Hopefully we'll get the car in the garage this weekend...
Also was able to pickup OBD2 efi parts in needed at the yard.
Hopefully we'll get the car in the garage this weekend...
Well had some good Progress this weekend. Got my 220v ran in to the garage for the welder and cleaned the shop enough to get the Barracuda in... Wohoo..
This is my Gasser Pose...
This is my Gasser Pose...
Ugh.. Just ordered a set of QA1 lower control arms. Boy I hope they are worth the money 
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You could've given em my address. I'd be happy to run them and then tell you wether they're worth it or not. LolUgh.. Just ordered a set of QA1 lower control arms. Boy I hope they are worth the money
Anybody want a 904? I'm guessing its a 904 maybe a 727.... Regardless I pulling the tranny out in the next day or two and It's free to anyone who wants it, but I an't shipping it... Local pickup is welcome..
I'll also have this 318 available for local pick up soon. Just need it long enough to mock up my trans tunnel and mounts for the 46Re. Once that's done I'm 86'ing this 318...
If you want either of them or both contact me and we'll set something up
*Note* Exhaust manifold I'm keeping, and I think the power steering pump, brackets, and box are already accounted for...
I'll also have this 318 available for local pick up soon. Just need it long enough to mock up my trans tunnel and mounts for the 46Re. Once that's done I'm 86'ing this 318...
If you want either of them or both contact me and we'll set something up
*Note* Exhaust manifold I'm keeping, and I think the power steering pump, brackets, and box are already accounted for...
Damn Summit! Next Day Service.... good on yea...
FYI, if you ever need anymore QA1 suspension parts, speedwaymotors.com has the cheapest prices I've found. And like summit, any purchase over $100 has free shipping.
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