5.7 hemi install
09-22-2006, 11:42 AM
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5.7 hemi install
I have a 1970 challenger I am restoring. I also have a 2003 dodge 5.7 hemi and transmission I would like to install in this car. Can anyone help me with some advise on purforming this install? I would appreciate any help in this matter. Thanks Dodge boy
09-22-2006, 05:44 PM
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RE: 5.7 hemi install
You already have the engine and transmission I take it. Obviously the Engine from the Ram, is the transmission as well and is it an automatic or manual?
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RE: 5.7 hemi install
I am useing the computer system. I have a complete engine and trans plus the complete wiring and sensors. The trans is auto. When I bought the engine it had 16,000 miles. I would like know if there is special motor mounts and also headers. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank dodge boy
09-22-2006, 07:11 PM
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RE: 5.7 hemi install
i am not sure on the motor mount location on the new hemi...do you have it on a stand? perhaps you could compare the mounting location?
also, with the headers, i doubt that anyone makes headers for the conversion into a muscle car already...ive seen muscle cars with the new hemi in it, but ive not paid attention to the header routing...they were most likely custom.
also, with the headers, i doubt that anyone makes headers for the conversion into a muscle car already...ive seen muscle cars with the new hemi in it, but ive not paid attention to the header routing...they were most likely custom.
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RE: 5.7 hemi install
Would the 545RFE even fit in the classic Challenger? It is a 5-speed (actually if you count the extra 2nd gear then it would be a 6-speed), when the original transmission was only a 3-speed, plus this one is "Fully Electronic" while the original wasn't.
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09-23-2006, 07:39 AM
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RE: 5.7 hemi install
This engine is complete and the trans is still attached. We have a number of things figured out and few things we need to find out. Does anyone know of a web site that sells coutom parts? Thanks Dodge Boy
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RE: 5.7 hemi install
I have a 70 that I am essentially doing the same thing with the new 6.1 or 6.4, 3" X-Type TTI Exhaust (http://www.ttiexhaust.com/Midpipes.htm#Xpipes), A/C (http://www.classicautoair.com/EBody7074.asp), Firm Feel Suspension(http://www.firmfeel.com/e.htm), QA1's(http://www.qa1.net/), custom black interior, and CCW's Classic black (http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery.php?id=dodge#a). Street SCCA car full resto. Z06 Corvette Silver Mettalic, with black RT hood and stripes.