Hemi Fury

[superfragl]

Thanks for the link.
Not much to report on my build... Filled up the radiator only to find I had a small leak (about 3 drops a day) between front cover and block. Even though I used a new gasket, it still leaked. After I removed the rad, crank dampener, accessories and front cover I have found that there was a small gouge in the cover (corrosion). Cleaned everything up and used gasket maker in addition to factory gasket this time. Took me 5 hrs to get this fixed.
Started fixing the wiring harness last night. Pretty much figured out the engine side. Now to supply all inputs - battery, ignition, start, then test everything and wrap it nicely.

 

[superfragl]

Tested the wiring last night. Installed the PCM and additional fuse/relay block for auto shut down relay, fuel pump relay and fuses.
Now I will have to install the fuel pump into the tank. But that will not be happening so quickly - cast boot and crutches are slowing me down... Broke my ankle...

 

[Zymurgy]

Sorry to hear about your ankle. Hope it heals well and quickly for you. The car is looking great.

 

[Knebel]

That's an awesome build, I love it! I always respect when someone tackles something like this by themselves rather than paying a shop to do it. Sorry to hear about the ankle, my wife broke hers 6 month ago and is just starting to walk again after 2 surgeries. Hope the recovery is quicker for you.

 

[65sporty]

The swap is coming along nicely, sorry to hear about your ankle. I would imagine you will be hobbling around trying to get some little things done though. Good luck with your recovery.

 

[superfragl]

Thanks guys. Trying to get done what I can. I will be cutting the gas tank open in order to install Durango pump. Original Durango tank has a groove for an o-ring, but in my case I will have a flat flange. What would you recommend for a gasket material?

 

[65sporty]

I would use either paper or rubber gasket material. Is the Durango pump sender metal or plastic? I assume you are making a flat flange to mount the sender and it will be welded to the tank. How are you attaching it to the flange?

 

[superfragl]

What about cork and some gas resistant sealant?
The Durango pump is a plastic unit. I will be cutting a recess in the tank and will be welding a 16 GA flat flange with 7 nuts welded on the inside. The pump will go on top of the flange, then the factory retaining plate (ring) will be bolted on top.
I will take pictures.

 

[superfragl]

Finally some progress. The flange is not fully welded in the picture, but it is taken care of now. Pressure test it and ready to go. The bottom sump is sticking out 2 inches. I dot`t think it will be a big deal.

 

[superfragl]

Finally drove the Fury. The Hemi pulls great and is very responsive to accelerator pedal.
Time to start the season!!

 

[GJS]

Finally drove the Fury. The Hemi pulls great and is very responsive to accelerator pedal.
Time to start the season!!

I am... how you say ... "a big fan".
Awesome job, man! I do hope, being that we are in neighboring states, that I have the opportunity meet you and your ride in person sometime.

 

[superfragl]

Sure thing! I am on the Ma-Ct border - Springfield area.

 

[GJS]

Sure thing! I am on the Ma-Ct border - Springfield area.

Stafford Springs, CT here!

 

[superfragl]

That`s 30-40 min away. Should get together at some point.

 

[GJS]

That`s 30-40 min away. Should get together at some point.

Absolutely. We should storm some smaller local shows this summer too!

 

[65sporty]

Awesome!!! Done and runs

 

[Zymurgy]

Sweet, too cool to see your handy work come together. Awesome job!

 

[fury fan]

Although I said earlier that I wouldn't consider a 5.7 due to all the work, getting a 340-375hp engine at the junkyard is starting to sound like an attractive idea to research.

So I read that you made your own engine mounts, and swapped your BB 727 guts into a SB case. So I presume the trans is in the same location as before, and that the 5.7 truly 'belongs' in this location, so close to the firewall pinchweld?

And did you try the truck belt routing with the car intake? Would it interfere with the car TB? Or is the alt too high on a truck setup?

 

[superfragl]

I took the Redhead for a few rides and honestly I like the Hemi a lot. And it did not cost me that much to do the conversion. I was given the engine as well as new gaskets, rings and bearings. I had to buy rod bolts and a few other parts. I did not buy expensive mounts, expensive wiring and controller, gas tank and pump. I had factory wiring harness, PCM and Durango tank/pump. Yes, reworking the wiring took a lot of time, but it costed me nothing and it is doable, same for other things. In the end I think I have spent around $1k on the swap and a few months of my time (working evenings and weekends).
I made my own engine mounts using original big block mounts with rubber part cut off. I also reworked Hemi plates and sandwiched a-body small block rubber mounts in between. The 727 stayed in it`s factory location, therefore I retained console and shifter, transmission mount, driveshaft, etc.
The engine is pretty close to firewall pinchweld - about 1/2" on the passenger side. That is the reason I used car intake - it is more compact. Alternator on truck setup is not that high and would not interfere with the hood, but the car intake/throttle body does interfere with truck timing cover. There is a workaround for that - 1" spacers can be installed under intake manifold - that would bring the throttle body up and would clear the timing cover, you would also have to relocate alternator a few inches to the side.
If I would have done this again, I would have moved the transmission forward one inch or so and would have installed a longer driveshaft. That way you get enough clearance at firewall and retain the truck setup completely (I like it better because alternator is not sticking out to the side).

 

[commando1]

Unbelievable. Great job.