1967 Cuda FB project

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mosleyme said:
The Paxton is a belt driven "centrifugal compressor", so I thought you were just being sly. The Paxton will mount anywhere you can drive it with a belt, and fit it, so they fit under the hood fine. Usual place is high on the driver's side. He should not have any problem squeezing it in, especially if he is willing to modify the driver's side inner fender. I'm not thinking he is squeamish in that department based on what I have seen. He can still incorporate the intercooler also!
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Excuse my ignorance. So, you're saying that as long as you can drive it with a belt it can be mounted anywhere? Is there a set of mounts on the bottom of it and on the top of the intake that allow for coupling the two together with duct work? - And if so, is the duct work readily available? How efficient are they? If you mount a distance from the intake is there an issue with fuel pooling in the ducts? Sorry for all the questions. I'm sure I could've found the answers online elsewhere, but I've never had anyone pique my interest in them before. Are there any disadvantages to them as compared with the 'roots style' blowers. I can see the hood clearance advantage.
 
1967 'cuda said:
Excuse my ignorance. So, you're saying that as long as you can drive it with a belt it can be mounted anywhere? Is there a set of mounts on the bottom of it and on the top of the intake that allow for coupling the two together with duct work? - And if so, is the duct work readily available? How efficient are they? If you mount a distance from the intake is there an issue with fuel pooling in the ducts? Sorry for all the questions. I'm sure I could've found the answers online elsewhere, but I've never had anyone pique my interest in them before. Are there any disadvantages to them as compared with the 'roots style' blowers. I can see the hood clearance advantage.
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Check out vortech and Paxton. Basically a belt driven turbo. We use them on fuel injected vehicles. The stock setup they sell will bolt on 75-100 hp. You can tune up from there. There are guys making 1000+ hp on a viper easy.
I just want to add about 75-100 hp to the Cuda, then I can say "I have a blownHemi!!!!" :glasses7:
 
Got the windshield down from the loft. I don't have to trim much even with the 2" chop as the gasket took up a lot of that. I think maybe at the most 1" off the top, maybe closer to 3/4".
I'll get pics today sometime. :D

Also gonna drag the 300 in to part it out this weekend. Lotsa goodies to retrofit. :burnout:
 
1967 'cuda said:
Excuse my ignorance. So, you're saying that as long as you can drive it with a belt it can be mounted anywhere? Is there a set of mounts on the bottom of it and on the top of the intake that allow for coupling the two together with duct work? - And if so, is the duct work readily available? How efficient are they? If you mount a distance from the intake is there an issue with fuel pooling in the ducts? Sorry for all the questions. I'm sure I could've found the answers online elsewhere, but I've never had anyone pique my interest in them before. Are there any disadvantages to them as compared with the 'roots style' blowers. I can see the hood clearance advantage.
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You can actually make more boost with a centrifugal supercharger and you can intercool them to get the air charge down.
 

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SNKEBIT said:
Here is windshield setting in opening. You can see how much smaller side to side the glass is than the size of the opening. I have the filler pieces for the sides. Just have to center the glass and get measurements for trimming.
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Have you ever trimmed auto front glass?? I've seen it done on U Tube. It takes quite a bit of care because of all the stress that's in the glass.
If it was me I'd put filler metal pieces on the sides and trim the top (or bottom) to fit without a rubber gasket. This way the windshield guy can apply his urethane around the opening and bond the glass directly to the body like all new cars. You won't be able to use your glass molding but it will look "CLEAN"....I know because I did my Barracuda that way. Also it will never leak!!
But you probably already have a plan, just thought I'd let you see what it looks like without the trim.


Treblig
 

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Treblig said:
Have you ever trimmed auto front glass?? I've seen it done on U Tube. It takes quite a bit of care because of all the stress that's in the glass.
If it was me I'd put filler metal pieces on the sides and trim the top (or bottom) to fit without a rubber gasket. This way the windshield guy can apply his urethane around the opening and bond the glass directly to the body like all new cars. You won't be able to use your glass molding but it will look "CLEAN"....I know because I did my Barracuda that way. Also it will never leak!!
But you probably already have a plan, just thought I'd let you see what it looks like without the trim.


Treblig
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Looks good Treblig!! But unless I'm mistaken I think Mitch is planning on eliminating the rubber seal altogether and sealing it with a urethane sealant.

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I have to get the engine out of the 300 so I can see what I have to build/fab to get the Paxton from the crashed viper to fit the Hemi............... chompin' at the bit here!!!
Plus, I have to make the heater box fit the Cuda. See if the sun roof fits. Man, lotsa work ahead.

Oh, and the 300 has a power telescoping, tilt wheel....................... :violent1:


AAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :violent2:
 
Treblig said:
Have you ever trimmed auto front glass?? I've seen it done on U Tube. It takes quite a bit of care because of all the stress that's in the glass.
If it was me I'd put filler metal pieces on the sides and trim the top (or bottom) to fit without a rubber gasket. This way the windshield guy can apply his urethane around the opening and bond the glass directly to the body like all new cars. You won't be able to use your glass molding but it will look "CLEAN"....I know because I did my Barracuda that way. Also it will never leak!!
But you probably already have a plan, just thought I'd let you see what it looks like without the trim.


Treblig
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See the wide rubber strip you have, mine will be about 1/4" wide. I will have to modify my inside panels to fit the smaller window holes but almost all of it is sheet metal so it will be easy.
 
I'm getting confused on the direction of the build. I'd envisioned it as remaining a bit more stark. - You know, more of a stripped down rally car but with modern touches. It's starting to seem more like a resto-rod. Not saying that any of the choices are bad but the telescoping column and sunroof sound pretty cushy and didn't fit with the vision I thought you had for the car.

Resto-rods seem to hit the sweet spot at places like Mecum. I'm amazed at how much some of them bring at auction. Definitely nothing wrong with those builds. If that is your concept, I'd certainly add as many of the modern touches as you can.
 
1967 'cuda said:
I'm getting confused on the direction of the build. I'd envisioned it as remaining a bit more stark. - You know, more of a stripped down rally car but with modern touches. It's starting to seem more like a resto-rod. Not saying that any of the choices are bad but the telescoping column and sunroof sound pretty cushy and didn't fit with the vision I thought you had for the car.

Resto-rods seem to hit the sweet spot at places like Mecum. I'm amazed at how much some of them bring at auction. Definitely nothing wrong with those builds. If that is your concept, I'd certainly add as many of the modern touches as you can.
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I don't know if i'll put that stuff in,,, just looking at all the goodies has got my mind rolling. I am constantly thinking of ways to make some things fit where they were never designed to. Kinda ocd that way. lol
 
Having ankle surgery Tues AM... Be good to get rid of this pain. Trying to get things done before I can't walk around.... Really want to finish taking 300 apart this weekend. We'll see what happens.



Doctor and I ----> :axe:
 
SNKEBIT said:
Having ankle surgery Tues AM... Be good to get rid of this pain. Trying to get things done before I can't walk around.... Really want to finish taking 300 apart this weekend. We'll see what happens.



Doctor and I ----> :axe:
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Was wondering what happened to you???/ Just remember when it comes down to the "Doctor" and "You"....the Doctor always wins!!!
Treblig
 
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Well, survived a week at least. Still not fully up to snuff. Man, recuperation sure slows down the older you get. I hate it!
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This is what I have to deal with for 5 more weeks.
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No weight bearing for 6 weeks,,, ugh... :wack:
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DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you're feeling better after a few days. Be sure and post some pics of the bodywork (on your ankle)!! LOL

Treblig
 
SHEESH!! First I thought you were going to look like Frankenstein. Now you're on the way to looking like he Mummy! I've heard that one of the worst things to think about is whether or not it itches under the cast, so I won't ask. - Hope it all went well.
 
Good luck healing my friend. I can wait till your better to keep up with your progress.
 

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With those plaid pajama bottoms I wasn't sure if you'd just come from the hospital or Walmart.
 
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