67 valiant redo

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Here's a picture on the cross member we are making:
crossmember.jpg


We put mounting tabs on the backside of the torsion bar mounts and then attached them to the subframe connector as well.

We also made a brace to go over the transmission and connect the original floor bracing back together.
trans tunnel.jpg


After completing the engine mounts and nearly completing the crossmember, the header clearance looks pretty decent

header clearance.jpg
 
sweet.....Thanks for the update. I will have to keep n eye on you for progress reports and suggestions.

sometimes with all the different screen names and e-mail addresses....you guys are hard to keep track of.
 
HemiDenny said:
sweet.....Thanks for the update. I will have to keep n eye on you for progress reports and suggestions.

sometimes with all the different screen names and e-mail addresses....you guys are hard to keep track of.
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Yeah, I'll take a picture of the motor mounts for you. I used the 5.7 hemi mounts you sent and we were able to make use of a lot of them with some adjustments(driver side mostly)
 
More progress, I originally had a TTI 3" H-pipe system on it. We were able to re-use many of the pieces and with the help of a 3" pypes universal x-pipe, the exhaust is hooked up.

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We were able to get the exhaust tucked up nice and tight to the floor after the headers.
exhaust side.jpg
 
Does anybody have pictures(experience) of the MP oval track springs on a Valiant? I am trying to get the rear ride height down a bit more. Ideally it will sit pretty level.
 
Great looking build man. I just ordered the HDK kit and I'm preparing for a T56 swap too. Your pictures are very informative. I like the crossmember design. Where did you find your trans?
 
Here are a couple pictures of what we did for engine mounts(based off of 5.7 hemi mounts)

driver mount 1.jpg

pass mount.jpg


Here is a more open view of the driver side mount
driver mount.jpg

Still some trimming, grinding, and painting to do on the mount.
 
inkjunkie said:
Only 1 hater comment so far? Damn....
I have an LQ4/4l80e that will be going into my 69 Dart. Have a HDK as well. Emailed Denny about motor mounts...will be waiting..
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Not long I hope......be the first thing in the mule once I get the new shop organized. Be nice to get back to K's and instead of windows, floors, doors, trim, paint, ets.

I love hot roddin'......
 
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What are those bosses used for on the side of the block near the very front?....utilizing the threaded bosses would provide a better / direct shot to the perch.
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I'm thinking you mean the holes I put arrows next to:
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I was considering those, but they are used for the accessory drive mounting I wanted(f-body accessories). Some other accessory drive options likely wouldn't use them.

f-body alternator location:
fbody alternator mount.jpg
 
inkjunkie said:
Only 1 hater comment so far? Damn....
I have an LQ4/4l80e that will be going into my 69 Dart. Have a HDK as well. Emailed Denny about motor mounts...will be waiting..
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Very cool, I was quite pleased with the quality of my HDK kit. Post pictures of your engine/trans going in, the more information out there the better. :)
 
I think I can work with them ....and still use the alternator /accessory.

I got an idea already on the drawing board /cocktail napkin
 
You are using the truck pan? Just curious...why the "f" body accessory drive? I am planning on using the trucks...very well may get a power rack. I got an LQ4 with a spun bearing. If the crank is wasted will be getting stroked. What are you plans for a cooling system? How are you going to address the steam tubes?
 
inkjunkie said:
You are using the truck pan? Just curious...why the "f" body accessory drive? I am planning on using the trucks...very well may get a power rack. I got an LQ4 with a spun bearing. If the crank is wasted will be getting stroked. What are you plans for a cooling system? How are you going to address the steam tubes?
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I picked up an fbody pan setup(98-02) because the ground clearance is much better than the truck pan(about 3 inches). As for the accessory drive, the f-body setups are a bit more compact for radiator fan clearance. Also, I prefer the appearance and they aren't terribly priced. I've been looking at the Dirty Dingo setups.

I went with the power rack option. I was a bit surprised at the cost of the powersteering pump. Realistically, once you get the pump, hoses, bracket, and pump pressure lowered for a mustang rack... you are looking at ~$500-600 extra over a manual setup. Which was a bit of a pill to swallow, but at the end of the day I think it is one of those things that makes you want to drive the car more.

For cooling I already had a be-cool aluminum radiator and my dad knows a guy who can add a port to it for the steam port. So I'll likely just add an electric fan setup to it. I recall one of my friends mentioning that a ford windstar electric fan setup is pretty inexpensive, but decent.

If you get a 408 stroker in yours, I will be jealous.
 
Someplace out in the train wreck of a garage I have an alternator only mount that I stumbled onto. Very well may just use that...for years I drove a little Ford Ranger with manual steering...miss that feeling...have to see how bad my shoulder gets by the time I get to it.
What did you do for an engine harness? I have a completely uncut oe one. Will be visiting a local shop that a few folks suggested for the tuning...
 
You do know about Kevin? He is a member here...don't know if he is on much anymore....Kevin did LS swaps for a living for a decade or so. I have picked his brain more than once. If you would be interested in talking with him I can ask about giving get you his cell #.
 
inkjunkie said:
Someplace out in the train wreck of a garage I have an alternator only mount that I stumbled onto. Very well may just use that...for years I drove a little Ford Ranger with manual steering...miss that feeling...have to see how bad my shoulder gets by the time I get to it.
What did you do for an engine harness? I have a completely uncut oe one. Will be visiting a local shop that a few folks suggested for the tuning...
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I'm considering using an EZ EFI 2.0 LS mfpi kit, when you add up everything the price(~1400 on sale) is pretty competetive with using a GM ECU. Plus it has a few perks.
 
N8track said:
I'm considering using an EZ EFI 2.0 LS mfpi kit, when you add up everything the price(~1400 on sale) is pretty competetive with using a GM ECU. Plus it has a few perks.
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Place I picked up the motor from included the ECU, complete harness, underwood fuse box (that's going away) and the throttle body. Has the alternator and ps pump on it. Will be visiting a local shop that does tuning before I decide if I keep the factory stuff. Would like to keep the factory stuff. But if the $$ end of it is close to aftermarket stuff will have to think about. May look into Megasquirt...partially depends on what the tuner says...
 
Really would like to run drive by wire...and have cruise control...
 
Here are some pictures of the OER camaro spoiler mounted and brackets made.
chin spoiler 2.jpg

chin spoiler.jpg

Here are the brackets we made to mount it:
Center
chin bracket center.jpg

Side
chin bracket side.jpg
 
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