I do too but I think it's because I'm use to them being on there
Things Change.. Butters is now getting a 392
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Cliff Ramsdell
I'm just a guy.
Funny, my son ran his Belvedere around for almost a year, cop caps on one side, plain dog dish on the other side to figure which he liked more, NOBODY noticed, or at least said anything.
Cliff Ramsdell
Picked up the final piece of the puzzle yesterday. Having some coffee and heading out to the shop to start putting everything together. A little bit to do actually.. Make brake lines, install the rear, assemble ebrakes hubs, axles etc. I feel pretty driven this morning so it should go well.
racerjoe
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I'm excited for you. Lots of work to get to this point. I'm anxious to drive mine and my swap isn't starting for another month. Still can't believe I'm swapping a perfectly great running car... Oh well, that's what hot rodding is all about.
After swapping Hoopty, I'm hooked! I tried to love the Dart as it was, but after getting a real good taste of a Hemi swap.. I just couldn't. I had so much buyers remorse and I just knew there was only one cure... I got a fever and the only prescription is...
More cowbell!
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LocuMob
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I applaud your effort. This is a perfect example of why sometimes, we must fail.
340sFastback
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Hoopty has a 6.4 hemi too?
5.7 / 8HP70
340sFastback
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I bet that is a blast to drive!
340sFastback
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That 6.4's roll out in the big heavy challenger so I bet it scoots around good in the smaller much lighter car
So, after my test drive last weekend, I had a few things that I just couldn't shake and being wired the way I am, I had to address them.
One thing is oil pressure. I'm just not happy with it and felt like I was watching the gauge constantly. Cold was 40 and would drop to 25 at hot idle.. Not so bad. But driving at speed, it didn't really bring it up to what I expected. I have a 2020 Ram 5.7 that carries over 55 or 60 at a low rpm cruise.. And I wasn't anywhere near that. Hoopty carries 60 at hot idle (HC pump). When I had this motor on the stand, I had a new HC pump on the shelf and decided not to use it since the motor was such a low mile motor and super clean inside. Hindsight right!? It may be fine but I just don't want to be a gauge watcher.. Takes the fun out of it, for me. So I've broken my weekend only rule and put a few hours in out in the shop this week.. A few minutes here and there. Really wasn't bad at all and so thankful that I didn't have to lift the engine. HC pump will be done for the weekend.
Another thing I'm addressing while I'm here is the alternator. I never really realized just how long those lower bolts were. Hell, I thought I was gonna have to lift the engine just to get the bolts out! They run all the way through the TC cover by about a good 3/4 of an inch. The heads would hit the frame longer before coming out. Fortunately, the alternator came off attached with the timing cover. I'll shorten them considerably to allow for them to come out in the future.. Should they ever need to.
I also decided that I really want to run the Rallyes that I bought. So I did some washer stacking and found that if I run 1/2" spacer, they'll clear the caliper. So I ordered a pair of hubcentric/lugcentric 1/2" spacers and ARP extended studs. I really didn't want to go that route but it is what it is. I'll just be sure to constantly check them.
One thing is oil pressure. I'm just not happy with it and felt like I was watching the gauge constantly. Cold was 40 and would drop to 25 at hot idle.. Not so bad. But driving at speed, it didn't really bring it up to what I expected. I have a 2020 Ram 5.7 that carries over 55 or 60 at a low rpm cruise.. And I wasn't anywhere near that. Hoopty carries 60 at hot idle (HC pump). When I had this motor on the stand, I had a new HC pump on the shelf and decided not to use it since the motor was such a low mile motor and super clean inside. Hindsight right!? It may be fine but I just don't want to be a gauge watcher.. Takes the fun out of it, for me. So I've broken my weekend only rule and put a few hours in out in the shop this week.. A few minutes here and there. Really wasn't bad at all and so thankful that I didn't have to lift the engine. HC pump will be done for the weekend.
Another thing I'm addressing while I'm here is the alternator. I never really realized just how long those lower bolts were. Hell, I thought I was gonna have to lift the engine just to get the bolts out! They run all the way through the TC cover by about a good 3/4 of an inch. The heads would hit the frame longer before coming out. Fortunately, the alternator came off attached with the timing cover. I'll shorten them considerably to allow for them to come out in the future.. Should they ever need to.
I also decided that I really want to run the Rallyes that I bought. So I did some washer stacking and found that if I run 1/2" spacer, they'll clear the caliper. So I ordered a pair of hubcentric/lugcentric 1/2" spacers and ARP extended studs. I really didn't want to go that route but it is what it is. I'll just be sure to constantly check them.
DionR
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No Bolts Left Behind on YT had an issue with the oil pressure on his 5.7 swap and it turned out to be the wrong pickup. I guess the tab is clocked differently between a VVT motor and no-VVT motor and he had the wrong one so it didn't bolt down square and allowed for a leak. Based on your picture, doesn't look like that is your issue, but maybe the o-ring got kinked or cut during installation?
Yes, the vvt and non vvt is clocked different. Everything looked good when it went together and came apart with new o ring. I'll replace the oring this time as well. I've read threads on other forums of similar oil pressures. Actually seems pretty common... I just don't want to be thinking about it all the time.
DionR
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I agree, I wouldn't want to have that in the back of my mind either.
Right on brutha.. She (Dottie) gets cooler by the day. Finally growing out of the crazy pup stage.LOVE IT!!! Cool dog too!
Getting close.. Motor is back together and Arp wheel studs done on 1 side (only 1/2 my order came in) and the wheels fit great with 1/2" spacer...i just need to decide on optimum tire size for the 6.5 wheel.. Plenty of room. The other 5 arp studs should be here today.
Not much left on my list now.. For a while, it felt like it was growing exponentially. Still need to do studs on the drivers side, put AC vents back under dash, charge AC, tirrs, alignment and rear tires... Ummm, I think that's it till next winter. I wouldn't mind doing a front disc swap this summer but for now, I'm eager to drive.
BTW, if you've never done 8. 8 parking brakes with axles in.. Omfg! It's hard enough when the axles are out! If you're doing an 8-8..just put them in while the axles are out.. As a precaution. Your wheels may surprise you.
Not much left on my list now.. For a while, it felt like it was growing exponentially. Still need to do studs on the drivers side, put AC vents back under dash, charge AC, tirrs, alignment and rear tires... Ummm, I think that's it till next winter. I wouldn't mind doing a front disc swap this summer but for now, I'm eager to drive.
BTW, if you've never done 8. 8 parking brakes with axles in.. Omfg! It's hard enough when the axles are out! If you're doing an 8-8..just put them in while the axles are out.. As a precaution. Your wheels may surprise you.
FANTASTIC!!! Give the dog a hug for me!!
She's waiting to give you a kiss!FANTASTIC!!! Give the dog a hug for me!!
AWE!!!
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