K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/28/18 01:14 AM
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gsmopar
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I'm looking at Coil-Over conversions for a Street-Strip '69 B-body that I'm hoping to run in Drag Week, as well as opinions on Engine Plates. Finally getting to a point that I can get back to the car hobby. The car is a Pro-Street '69 Charger and I'm about to install a 604 Nitrous Hemi. I'm considering RMS AlterKtion and have read the reviews on this sight. If I go with RMS; what track width do I want? I need to buy wheels so I'm open to all options. They list 2 versions of brakes with +1/8 or -1/2 track width. Any other options that I should consider? HemiDenni, PST, etc... AlterKtion appears to be the most complete. As far as Engine Plates, I'm considering Mancini and Magnumforce. I already have the low mount Mancini alternator. Any pros-cons, etc... with either or other options? Magnumforce offers a poly type mount, which was really the only reason I was considering it. Thanks!
Last edited by gsmopar; 03/28/18 05:58 PM.
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/28/18 10:44 AM
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bigdad
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Call Carl too http://gerstsuspensions.com/products/front-suspension/I put a Alterkation under my Valiant , although I don't have anything particular to complain about , he didn't quite listen to my needs exactly He nodded his head, said yes but, when it came, it was his way, anyway. I just ordered one from Carl, it should be here today , He on the other hand, spent time with me on what I wanted answered the questions I asked and we worked it out . and, after everything , in my case I think it was very close to $1000.00 less last but, not least I also talked to Hemi Denny , I think he also makes a good product http://www.moparsuspension.com/
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/28/18 03:03 PM
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I have the RMS in my Challenger And home made front & mid plates from plate stock alum. We made the custom tubular mounts that tie into the side of the frame rail & up into the snout bars.
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/28/18 03:08 PM
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Slightly better picture during mock up.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/28/18 06:09 PM
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bigdad
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Motor plates are a fine idea, if you use a mid plate, remember to buy the proper converter or it will not work right .
If you tell Carl you are mounting with plates, his front is cheaper and he eliminates the motor mounts on his front
Last edited by bigdad; 03/28/18 06:10 PM. Reason: fat fingers
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/30/18 12:06 AM
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I agree with what everyone else is said about getting the suspension from Gerst. Carl has been great to deal with. We ran into a few small little hiccups on the setup I ordered which was due to some changes by a few of the vendors he uses. Nothing that was a big deal and Carl was able to give me some direction to work around it very easily. The setup went in very well, was extremely well-made and I'm very pleased. Carl always answers the phone and if for some reason he doesn't it was never more than about a half hour till I got a call back. I cannot tell you how much time he spend on the phone with me when I was contemplating ordering the setup and afterwards but I know it amounts to probably several hours of conversation. Very very nice guy to deal with.
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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03/30/18 12:36 AM
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I have the alterkation on my 69 coronet and made the front plate from 3/8" stock. I also made the brackets for the upper control arms from thicker stock than what came with the kit. I like the beef.
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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05/06/18 03:37 PM
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rumblefish72
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Yes - please post updates as you move along. I'm considering a Gerst coilover K-Frame swap for my E-body and would like to hear about your B-body experience and any tips or tricks that you learn along the way.
1972 Pro-Street 'Cuda, 500" Eagle stoker B Block, Eddy RPM heads, Victor Manifold, 850 Mighty Demon, Hemi 4 Speed, Dana 60 w/4.88 gears - Built by Hansen Racing Middlesex - NJ
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Re: K-member and Engine plate questions.
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05/06/18 05:47 PM
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When it comes to motor plates I always make my own.. I use a 3/8 plate alum for the front... I also use a mid plate on most builds to help make the car more rigid.. I use .090 steel on those.. then a stock conv fits without having a custom conv built
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