Hemi Cuda Progress

Posted By: mopar_mark

Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/19/12 11:37 PM

Not sure what happened to my original post, but heres a little update...

Still Progressing slowly, at least motor is buttoned up, manifold still not finalised.

Bit of re routing of fuel lines, fuel pump, filter & rad lines, nothing to major.

Fuel pump drive now modified & finished, with expected delivery tomorrow night. (Thanks Steve :thumbright: )

Once pump is finished can complete all fuel lines. Headers & Turbo�s will have to come off to get exhausts coated, but wanted to plumb the turbos, waste gates, etc or at least run lines in readiness.

Still tons to go . .

Anyways, here�s a few pics . . .

Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 12:19 AM

Some nice lookin' stuff right there....

Posted By: 7sec.cuda

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 12:35 AM

Lookin good keep the updates coming

Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 12:37 AM

Beautiful! Please keep the pictures coming!

Posted By: 72Swinger

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 12:39 AM

Oh my!

Posted By: tubtar

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 01:12 AM

She's a beast !

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 02:49 AM

Following

Posted By: Defbob

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 02:49 AM

Me like

Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 04:43 AM

Mark, looks great . What ignition are you using? Holley Dom? You inspired me.

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 08:26 AM

Thanks to everyone for all your positive comments ;thumb:

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Mark, looks great . What ignition are you using? Holley Dom? You inspired me.

Hi Rich,
I have switched to Motec, & Coil on Plug, I forget the coil brand I was recommended, but can get info if needed.

I mainly switched, as more folks here I know here are running Motec, better support opportunity.

Don't worry I'm watching your build

Posted By: SSDAcuda

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 11/20/12 11:42 AM

Can't wait to see this thing run. Bad A$$ car

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 12:33 AM

Well been a while since I had an update, that being said I was in China for 3 weeks before Christmas, then Christmas, so the time soon dissapears

Nothing too exciting, pictures should tell the story

Finally got round to fitting the front tyres to the new rims, thanks to some additional support from Jerry. Wasnt that bad of a job & not a tyre lever in sight

Managed to score a bit of titanium, so used it for making the coil brackets. Didn't need to be titanium, but matched the throttle bracket. Still need to punch some holes in the them, just need to borrow a swage punch or what ever their called.
Throttle also working now

The plumbing is still on going, but nearing the end

My mate Steve turned me up a new fuel pump drive, which I collected today. The original drive bolted to the front pulley & was spacing pulley to far away.

Fuel pump mounted (Was a lot quicker to type than physically do )
Need to sort out a longer belt

Few other general plumping jobs done; Oil pump to Filter, Accumulator, Oil feed for turbos, etc, etc

Posted By: Moparpoor

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 12:40 AM

That is a beautiful setup.Lots of eye candy.I love it when winter sets in.The build picks return and old projects get revived!!!

Posted By: Bigcube

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 01:34 AM

Nice work!

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 01:39 AM

I likey

Nice valve covers

Posted By: rickraw

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 01:50 AM

looks killer

Posted By: Hemi Allstate

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 02:20 AM

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Nice work!

First Class! Beautiful!

Posted By: Forest

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/30/12 03:21 AM

Bad to the bone!!!

Posted By: 340RICK

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 01:44 AM

sweet car

Posted By: 440GTX

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 02:26 AM

Great fab work all i can say is sweeeeeet !!!!!!!!

Posted By: 383man

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 02:34 AM

Wow that is wild.

Any idea on how much HP ? Ron

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 04:09 AM

Way nice build and love the majority of black components and color on stuff.............

Posted By: go green

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 05:09 AM

Looks great

I would question the MSD alternator, I went through 4 in one year, maybe they don't like RPM ??. I have a powermaster alternator and its been good for 3 years now spinning it to 16,000 RPM .

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 11:00 AM

Thanks for the kind comments

Not sure on HP, I'm guessing around 1,800 - 2,000hp

I had the opposite with the alternator, my Power master lasted 2-3 months on the blown motor, I switched to the MSD and no issues, that being said, I haven't tried it on the new combo.

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 02:22 PM

Yo Mark!!....that engine, with twins and the whole layout, looks stellar!!

quite a bit of difference from what it was...probably more street-able like this..

Happy New Year...my friend...

Jeff

Posted By: 340B5

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 06:22 PM

'bout time you posted again.

Looks good! Maybe someday we could have a video.
Enjoy the build; gettin' there is half the fun.

Posted By: KatFysh

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 12/31/12 06:55 PM

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 01/05/13 09:51 PM

Waiting for some paint to dry, so thought I would post a couple of pics from down in the garage . . .

Only a couple of brackets, but all the little jobs count. Still making use of my Titanuim off cuts, think I'm getting addicted

Boost Controller

Overhead Switch Panel

Thats all for now

Posted By: rickseeman

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 01/08/13 05:19 PM

I love that type of overhead switch panel, but there is a problem. If the throttle hangs wide open (like happened to me last year, and a girl at the track with an Avenger) you have to be able to kill the ignition in the blick of a eye without looking. Things are going to be happening very fast at that point. You need a toggle switch. Something you can bat at and never miss. Maybe you could use a Lokar in car cut-off. (You would like one anyway.) I was lucky, no damage. The girl totaled the Avenger and spent 6 months having operations to put her back together. Her husband bought her another Avenger and she will be racing soon.

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 01/26/13 10:02 PM

Gradually working through the extensive list of jobs

Made up new front n rear polycarbonate screens, not screwed in, as it makes access easier at the moment.

Plumbed 80% of Intercooler to Ice box, progress halted due to waiting for fittings, but these arrived this week, so thats the job for tomorrow or tonight if I get off the PC. My excuse is that I am letting my dinner go down

Dropped of trans to Frosty last week. As good as old box was, it wasn't up to handling more hp on a regular basis. Basically upgraded shafts n gears, along with changing Convertor stator n bits & pieces . . .

When I dropped the box off to Frosty. Andy was also kind enough to donate a Tial BOV which he was no longer using :tup:

Finished off coil mounting brackets today, a lot of work for something that doesn't really do anything

New fuel pump belt arrived, so now fitted, along with completing the Oil pump to filter oil pipe.

Finally got round to removing exhaust/headers, added another bung (Thanks for welding Paul), as I intend to run Lambda's & dropped off exhaust for coating on Friday. Should be done in 2 weeks.

Still waiting on a few fuel fittings, but shipment delayed, as waiting for rear wheels to be despatched. Not holding up me up, as there always seems to be plenty to do

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 01/26/13 10:04 PM

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I love that type of overhead switch panel, but there is a problem. If the throttle hangs wide open (like happened to me last year, and a girl at the track with an Avenger) you have to be able to kill the ignition in the blick of a eye without looking. Things are going to be happening very fast at that point. You need a toggle switch. Something you can bat at and never miss. Maybe you could use a Lokar in car cut-off. (You would like one anyway.)

Rick,
Thanks for the advice.

I have an in car cable connected to the rear kill switch, for when that day arrives

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/18/13 12:56 AM

Well, I am gradually working through my 'To Do' list

Inter Cooler Ice box now fully plumbed & tested, no leaks

Headers now coated

Modified wiper system, as old system was interfering with the I/Cooler pipe work. Not much to see, but took a few hours of today.

The bits of cut off pipe you see in the pic, are from the old dash. I'm waiting for some 1/4" tubing, then will mount new dash

Inter Cooler pipe work installed, had to remake all the 'O' rings, as I wasnt happy with what was supplied

Finally finished all the fuel system pipe work, probably looks the same as before . . .

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/18/13 03:29 AM

Keep chippin away,slow but sure!
And that a fine looking "box" right there

Posted By: Troy

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/18/13 06:16 AM

Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 03:00 AM

Mark, got the message. You will love our coil packs. Those are the same we are petitioning NHRA to allow for Fuel cars. Already allowed in Sportsman and ProMod. We'll get there. Just makes more sense. I'll turn you wires around almost immediately. I have the same heads and covers, but unfortunately up in Michigan. I believe we will need different tubes and hats, correct? Before you send them, can you trial-fit the assembly to try to see if they will even reach the spark plug? Here are my covers. Had some bling put on.

Here are the specs on my heads. 2.25 /1.90 ss Manley valves severe duty, Manley 10 degree Titanium
retainers,locks, teflon seals.K Motion valve springs( silicon)K1100
valve springs up to .680 lift,fully CNC milled, 170 cc chambers,flow
was 454 @.700 lift intake and 322 for the exhaust at .700 lift. per
Eric Hansen.

Posted By: mopartoby

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 04:52 AM

Who did the valve covers? Air brushed or wrapped?

Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 06:17 AM

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Who did the valve covers? Air brushed or wrapped?

I'm betting they were hydro dipped and clear coated.

Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 06:24 AM

Reactor Flexplate..

Chris..

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 03:37 PM

A small update...

I have completed a few my task om my 'To Do' list, but not worth photos, such as fuel lines, suspension sliding link re installed, etc, etc.

Made new mounting panel & mounted EFI bits n pieces

Also made new Dash frame, still to recieve a bit of paint

Gearbox upgrade parts should arrive tomorrow, so will be getting them up to Frosty as soon as I can.

Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 06:01 PM

One sweet machine.....Way further along then mine.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 06:13 PM

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A small update...

I have completed a few my task om my 'To Do' list, but not worth photos, such as fuel lines, suspension sliding link re installed, etc, etc.

Made new mounting panel & mounted EFI bits n pieces

Also made new Dash frame, still to recieve a bit of paint

Gearbox upgrade parts should arrive tomorrow, so will be getting them up to Frosty as soon as I can.

Hey Mark, how thick on the windshield Lexan...........thankxxx........

Posted By: Tig

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 07:05 PM

Awesome!

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 07:26 PM

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Hey Mark, how thick on the windshield Lexan...........thankxxx........

I will check in a shortwhile & re edit the post with answer. I think its 6mm, but want to check

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Awesome!

Thanks Tig

Nice little surprise when I got home tonight, no not the wife in her new basque outfit

Some of the gearbox upgrade parts arrived :thumbright:

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Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 07:29 PM

Thankxxxx..............so what`s that in american? 6mm = ?

Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 10:10 PM

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Thankxxxx..............so what`s that in american? 6mm = ?

The nearest fractional equivalent would be 1/4".

Posted By: deaks

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 10:35 PM

Looks nice Mark. Will lexan pass an mot ?
Mick

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 02/28/13 10:50 PM

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Thankxxxx..............so what`s that in american? 6mm = ?

The nearest fractional equivalent would be 1/4".

Thankxxxx..............

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 03/01/13 12:44 AM

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Looks nice Mark. Will lexan pass an mot ?
Mick

Yes Mick, Polycarbonate is acceptable material for an MOT, as long as visibility is not impaired, which the same rules apply for a glass screen.

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 03/29/13 10:40 PM

Another piece of the puzzle completed. I picked up my rebuilt Trans & Coverter from Frosty (Andy Frost) yesterday.

Really pleased & top bloke, couldn't have been more helpfull. Should be good for 2,500HP

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 03/31/13 08:13 PM

Forgot to mention a big Thanks to Rick @ Firecore for sorting me out a new set of leads, plus a few spare. Excellent service, quick delivery & I recieved far more than I was expecting

Posted By: OUTLAWD

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 03/31/13 09:55 PM

This thing is sweet! not sure how I missed the thread...

Makes me anxious to finish up my street car and get started on the next project

Posted By: go green

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 04/01/13 07:06 AM

How much power and what ET are you shooting for ?

Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 04/01/13 12:34 PM

I am going to guess an easy and reliable 2k with 15 psi.

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 04/15/13 09:06 PM

Not much happening engine wise at the moment, as waiting for car to be rewired, although gearbox n converter all installed, trans oil lines connected to oil cooler.

So onto a bit of badly needed body repair...

Partially due to some rust & from when I ripped the rear quarter when trying some different rims a couple of years ago

A mate of mine came round the garage today & fitted both panels. It's nice when you come home from work, to see some progress

Most of the filler will be gone, after final sanding

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 12:09 AM

Finally was able to see n touch my new rear rims, when I was in the States last week. I ordered these back in Jan time & been sitting in my mates for months. Should be here next week

Rear quarter panel now all complete & painted, very happy, although got some overspray to sort out

Finally got a date for taking car for a complete re wire & new F/Inj loom at Jon W. I do most things, but me & wiring don�t get on. I did it myself when it was purely a track car, but was never happy.

All being well, should be complete early July. Roll on the Mopar Nats

Here�s some of the overspray

Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 12:24 AM

Car is so cool I had to put on a sweatshirt to view this thread.

Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 12:31 AM

wow bad azz that turned out sweet is that a full leanth exh sys

Posted By: rickraw

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 01:12 AM

beautiful & insane.

Posted By: Skypower

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 03:02 AM

Holy smokes that's one bad ride. I think it made my Cuda run and hide.

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 04:20 AM

Looks very SINISTER in black

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 09:47 AM

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wow bad azz that turned out sweet is that a full leanth exh sys

Yes, full length system, it's a street car

Apart from the headers, it's pretty much the same exhaust system I ran previously. I may be able to reduce the last pair of ex boxes, as I am hoping the turbos will make the engine sound quieter & to make fitting of wheelie bars easier....

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments

Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 10:31 AM

Awesome!!

Not sure about the color though..

Let me see.. Black Cuda..

Okay, it will do..

Chris..

Posted By: DusterDave

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 05:53 PM

That is one SICK, MEAN, MOTHER-F'ER!!!

Posted By: Hemi_Ram

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 06:30 PM

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That is one SICK, MEAN, MOTHER-F'ER!!!

Man, that is a nice piece of work you did; hats off to you.

Hey do they still race at Podington? I was stationed at Alconbury in the late 60s and enjoyed the races at the old airstrip.

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 05/31/13 07:21 PM

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That is one SICK, MEAN, MOTHER-F'ER!!!

Man, that is a nice piece of work you did; hats off to you.

Hey do they still race at Podington? I was stationed at Alconbury in the late 60s and enjoyed the races at the old airstrip.

Yes, they still race there, one of the premier tracks in Europe, now known as Santa Pod.

Thanks all....

Posted By: Tig

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/01/13 02:34 PM

Outstanding!

Posted By: 68HEMIRR

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/02/13 02:24 AM

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/03/13 11:03 PM

Managed to get a few bits done the end of last week, wk end & tonight. Off again to the US in the morning, so further progress will have to wait till I come back

A few pics

Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/03/13 11:11 PM

That car is awesome! Absolutely love it!

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/03/13 11:49 PM

Wow just Killer !!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/04/13 02:13 AM

Wow!.........you changed the color.

Posted By: cudaman1969

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/04/13 05:11 AM

Great looking car but will you be able to drive from the left side? lol

Posted By: Defbob

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 06/04/13 11:32 AM

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 07/02/13 11:18 PM

Jon W is doing a great job on my wiring, he has almost finished give or take a few jobs...

Next job is the F/Inj Loom, hopefully Mr Motec can fit me in...

Jon also base lined & weighed the car for me, pretty pleased with weight & weight split

Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 07/03/13 01:26 AM

mark what kind of work do u do in the usa

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 07/03/13 07:37 PM

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mark what kind of work do u do in the usa

I am a group manager & a mech engineer, the company I work for has it's headquarters in Boston. I also do business with numerous vendors in the US, who build equipment or supporting equipment related to project needs or equipment to support our manufacturing facilities.

My group covers any of our facilities across the Globe, so a large percentage of my time involves travel

Posted By: RT540

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 07/03/13 08:15 PM

Very nice progress

Posted By: 72Swinger

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 07/03/13 11:40 PM

Holy sweet mother!!! That thing is gonna fly!

Posted By: Gavin

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 07/04/13 12:20 PM

Looking forward to seeing it run!!

Posted By: mopar_mark

Re: Hemi Cuda Progress - 08/28/13 12:25 AM

I collected the car from Jon's last Tuesday after having the car fully rewired & the Motec all hooked up. I am very pleased, although I have got some its to sort out.

Mainly related to insufficient fuel pressure when cranking. I have got a few things to try to hopefully cure the problem. Although I will most likely fit an elec pump purely for priming, starting purposes.

Engine now runs, but still to be mapped for boost. ( thanks to Dave Rowe)

Got the front & rear screens fitted today, thanks to Jerry with his acrobatic skills in juggling his body round the funny car cage to fit the lower rear screen nuts

Photos are from my phone rather than camera, so quality not so good...

Door windows