Have some questions about a 5.7 swap into 73 Charger

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That is why I'm going aftermarket, and woththe factory PCM you can only tune bank to bank. I want control of each cylinder.

Ok the SKIM question, all the cars have it, and the trucks started using it 03 as an option and it became standard in 06. No matter what truck you look at it could have it. My buddy has a base model 03 2500 it has the SKIM. My 04 1500 with all the upgrades did not have it. So it can be a crap shoot on what 03-05 has the SKIM.
 
Joe Dokes said:
I think you ought to give 03 Ramit's offer some serious thought. It sounds as though he has everything you need.

Joe Dokes
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Not only do I have everything I can get just about anything he could need that's a factory part. Need a air box, want a fuse panel from a Toyota? Need a plug? Axle, or even a trans. I have access to alot for good prices. When it comes to ram stuff the deals I can get are hard to beat. Using tincup's numbers the harness and PCM would run 1700. And I'm selling allthat plus more for 800. I'll Gide the OP first dibs, but eventually it's going to go up for anyone who wants it.
 
The engine will stay dead nuts stock, in the distant future it may see a cam and flash from XV. Nothing I am considering within the next few years. I will check out the LX manifolds, that would save me some time/expense.
 
03ramit1 said:
Not only do I have everything I can get just about anything he could need that's a factory part. Need a air box, want a fuse panel from a Toyota? Need a plug? Axle, or even a trans. I have access to alot for good prices. When it comes to ram stuff the deals I can get are hard to beat. Using tincup's numbers the harness and PCM would run 1700. And I'm selling allthat plus more for 800. I'll Gide the OP first dibs, but eventually it's going to go up for anyone who wants it.
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I'll know more about exactly what I need in a few weeks. Is the harness modified or stock? Thanks
 
What are the recommendations for a torque converter? I read an article on an early swap that used a /6 unit, supposedly because the factory used a higher stall to get the most from the engine. Mid 70s Chargers weight what, 4000 lbs?
 
Since the weight is roughly equivalent to the modern Charger/Challenger I think any converter that works in modern Challenger would work well.

It appears as though the stock Charger/Challenger converter stalls around 2000 RPM, so virtually any converter will do as well as stock. As far as using a slant six converter, I don't see much point considering the huge variety of aftermarket converters available for a 727. Though on a tight budget the looser converter from a slant six might, be worthwhile.

Regards,

Joe Dokes
 
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