momoparman
MOISMYHOME
I want your garage.....I will trade a play station 1...... rarely used with three games...one being NHL97.
Srt-68 Barracuda
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5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
Here are three pics of driveshaft differences between the SRT-8 and the Barracuda.
1. SRT-8 shaft is fixed--it has no slip beause the rear diff is fixed in a subframe. It does not have to travel up and down like a conventional shaft.
2. Solution was to make a separate crossmember to carry the center of the shaft perfectly in line with the trans.
3. From there, it becomes what you are used to seeing on the front shaft of most Jeeps. It slips here.
Had my driveshaft guy scratching his head for a while over this--he intitially told me that I was "F@%ed". I told him that attitude was'nt working for me and that I'd kick his *** and do it myself. He relented.
Hope it works. Maybe get a burnout going in a week or so. We shall see.
1. SRT-8 shaft is fixed--it has no slip beause the rear diff is fixed in a subframe. It does not have to travel up and down like a conventional shaft.
2. Solution was to make a separate crossmember to carry the center of the shaft perfectly in line with the trans.
3. From there, it becomes what you are used to seeing on the front shaft of most Jeeps. It slips here.
Had my driveshaft guy scratching his head for a while over this--he intitially told me that I was "F@%ed". I told him that attitude was'nt working for me and that I'd kick his *** and do it myself. He relented.
Hope it works. Maybe get a burnout going in a week or so. We shall see.
Joe Mc
No Car Like A MoPar!
Dan, I think he accidently installed the seat facing the wrong way :-D. I think the correct install for the MIL seat w/seat belt delete option faces rear. The concept with this is, during 6k launch MIL exits rear :cheers:
340john
Well-Known Member
Let me know when the bidding opens, I want to be the first one in line...just kidding, nice work though man.
5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
Ready for primer, paint, and trim.
daves66valiant
68 Dart 340/727:66 Signet Vert 340/5spd: 68 D100
jeeezz that's bad ***
tyler_s18
k-member
wow its lookin really sharp. just my thoughts but with the drive shaft perfectly inline with the tranny wont it vibrate? i heard something like that a while ago but dont remember completly lol. i really like it tho
5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
I am using the stock radiator. Why? Number 1, it's huge. Number 2, it's got "Chrysler" stamped into it. Number 3, I didn't have to spend $4-$600 for something that is no better.
Took it to my radiator guy where he rebuilt it, and he moved the necks to the other side for no charge. Now the necks are on the passenger side--ready for the 6.1
Fan is a 2400CFM unit--got it for $50. Did not have to buy the relay/control kit ($75) because I can use the SRT-8 cooling fan relay and harness.
Hoses are by CoolFlex. Way, way cool.
Took it to my radiator guy where he rebuilt it, and he moved the necks to the other side for no charge. Now the necks are on the passenger side--ready for the 6.1
Fan is a 2400CFM unit--got it for $50. Did not have to buy the relay/control kit ($75) because I can use the SRT-8 cooling fan relay and harness.
Hoses are by CoolFlex. Way, way cool.
momoparman
MOISMYHOME
Nice ...electric fan is a great option....low speed driving is no longer a fear.
That thing is gonna haul the mail with that motor....our boat Durtanko with the 5.7 hemi is pretty fast so that lil cuda's gonna eat sneakers for sure
I appreciate your help offer....I'm sure we could knock it out quick too.:cheers:
I'm slow but I try to make up for that by making it real pretty.... a detail freak I guess.:happy10:
That thing is gonna haul the mail with that motor....our boat Durtanko with the 5.7 hemi is pretty fast so that lil cuda's gonna eat sneakers for sure
I appreciate your help offer....I'm sure we could knock it out quick too.:cheers:
I'm slow but I try to make up for that by making it real pretty.... a detail freak I guess.:happy10:
momoparman
MOISMYHOME
Do you do these conversions for others?
My wifes 69 rag cuda could use a new lung...6r now on column.....5.7 would be fine and cheap.
What would something like that run?
My wifes 69 rag cuda could use a new lung...6r now on column.....5.7 would be fine and cheap.
What would something like that run?
fstfish66
Well-Known Member
clue me in as to how a 5.7 would be cheap,,,ide like to know lol
momoparman
MOISMYHOME
R
as in Cheap R than a 6.1 out of a SRT8.
:evil3:
as in Cheap R than a 6.1 out of a SRT8.
:evil3:
fstfish66
Well-Known Member
oh ok,,,
5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
Barracuda was not equipped with AC, which means more work. Joy.
DasFish will have front and rear AC, as well as front and rear heat. This Vintage Air setup should get the job done. Of course, they don't make a "direct" fit for A-Bodies, so we came up with this.
DasFish will have front and rear AC, as well as front and rear heat. This Vintage Air setup should get the job done. Of course, they don't make a "direct" fit for A-Bodies, so we came up with this.
5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
Why does everything have to be 1/64" away from everything else?! Cripes.
Took four hours of welding and fitting.
Took four hours of welding and fitting.
FAT-245
Well-Known Member
sweet ride mate.
I prefer to work at your pace aswell! Especially after not having mine for 6 months!
What model alpine amps are those?
I prefer to work at your pace aswell! Especially after not having mine for 6 months!
What model alpine amps are those?
5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
They are PDX Series. 6x9's will be driven by a PDX 4.100. Subs get the PDX 1.600. All six speakers are POLK/MOMO.
FAT-245
Well-Known Member
So along with a Healty Heart, She is getting a healthy vocal system!
Mine is Focal, Eclipse and SPL Dynamics...Damn it sounds nice!
You running Coaxials or Splits in the front? If Splits, i was wondering if you will be showing your plans to install them? as i would like some idea's for mine!
Mine is Focal, Eclipse and SPL Dynamics...Damn it sounds nice!
You running Coaxials or Splits in the front? If Splits, i was wondering if you will be showing your plans to install them? as i would like some idea's for mine!
chlngr1970
Well-Known Member
I'd also be interested in how you mount your speakers so as to NOT kill your knuckles when you roll your windows down
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5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
Making things shiny. I highly recommend all of you do this at this stage--it makes all the difference in the world going down the road. Do inside the doors and roof as well. It works.
5.7Dart
BarelyaCuda
Here's a pic of the Dart. DasFish will be the same. Where are they? Hide them flush--no reason for them to stick out.
Burntorange70
Well-Known Member
Nice build!
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