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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
[Re: Darius]
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12/31/11 11:36 AM
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Here is the mount for the upper Heim
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
[Re: johnscudashop]
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01/02/12 01:17 PM
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This looks great!!! , I like how your using the modern dash cage and console from a LX car. Great fab work. Keep us posted.  
 ... and the thing that really impresses me about this build, is that you used the brakes from the LX car on your GTX. From all that I have learned while gathering parts and ideas to put the 5.7 in my Duster...is that the NAG1 5 spd automatic won't work no way/no how without the brake system being incorporated also. I chose the easy way out and bought a low mile 545RFE out of a 2wd Hemi Durango.  For me,   the floor pan is easier than fabbing the brakes.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
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01/02/12 01:31 PM
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I have read a lot of threads on this kind of swap and have never seen a reference to the brake/trans issue you mention.
I hope that is NOT the case as I was able to get the brakes themselves swapped over but I am not doing the anti lock part of the brake system.
Where did you see that discussion?
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
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01/02/12 01:51 PM
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Just from talking to Mopar transmission guys. The NAG1 doesn't have input or output sensors, so it gets it's MPH readings from the brakes. They supposedly take the readings from the antilock brake sensors, average the 4 readings and that is what tells the computer...to tell the tranny when to shift. If you have the antilock parts,check on this before you rule out using them. You've done a lot of nice work installing the LX dash, so if I was doing the same...I would use every inch of wiring from the Charger if you have it. The antilock brakes can be a PITA, but they can be a good thing too. 
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
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01/02/12 02:08 PM
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I do still have all the brake parts from the parts car as well as the entire wire harness and computers. The intent is to use everything stock. The only things we decided not to swap over were the entire rear end....too much modification to make it work well, and the anti-lock component.
My transmission is a w5a580. Not sure how much, if any, difference there is. I know the Nag1 is from trucks mostly but they are similar. Not being a transmission guy I really cannot say.
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
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01/02/12 06:01 PM
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Very similar in size and shape, here's mine
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Re: 70 GTX-5.7 Hemi build-9-24-09
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01/02/12 06:03 PM
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Actually, mine appears shorter and fatter
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