Little update. I was at BES this week checking my header flange fitment and my block was in the boring machine.

We are getting close- Should have it back in a few weeks.

4.060 bore 3.900 stroke 10:1 GEN3 performance block,
thitek heads 2.200 Ti intake valves inconel exhaust
Winberg Crank
Callies ultra billet steel rods
Ross pistons
242/242 .615 .615 @120 cam from Comp

I have a set of billet precision 7675 ball bearing turbos that will make up for the short stroke and low compression.

That is sexy , I'll be following along

Good to see more Gen 3 aluminum blocks out there. They should all be like that from the factory.
I wonder what improvements the World Products block has over the Mopar block. Probably much more stiffer.

I know that they use a more robust material and that there is more material overall because the weight over the original.m Mopar block is pretty significant. Something like 20lbs heavier.

Mocked a block up in the car yesterday with the trans case. She looks so small lol

Screenshot on the block

You're gonna need some steering column mods once you put the heads on. Then it wont seem so small.

Keep the updates coming.

Very nice!

Josh, what class are you going to run with this combo? Limited DR, Outlaw 275?

You are correct sir...I cut the other sleeve on the Column and will be looking to relocate the master cylinder even further

Just drag week and whatever local street car shootout type deal I can weisel my way into.

What are you planning for rear gear and trany with this combo? You gonna run a Gearvendor od?

2.10 first gear Turbo 400 and a ford 9"with a 3.55 I think. The car runs a 30" tall radial in the back.

I haven't fully decided on the gear vendors. Some people say it needs the floor modified and some say it doesn't. I haven't had to cut to floor up yet and don't really want to do that. And they are not cheap....I've kinda went over budget. Again...

Going through this right now with a Reid case 400 in my 71 demon build. The floor will need modified for the 400 with a GV on it. they have one for a TF that will fit with "dings" in the floor pan but it has a super long tailshaft adaptor I didn't care for and I wanted a aftermarket SFI case so I didn't need to mess with shields.

I'll post some pics on my build thread of my tunnel mods to fit the GV unit, plan on making sparks this weekend.

And what's another 3k for a build like your doing? LOL

Low rpms on drag week are my main reason I want one.

lol. I'm trying not to "over do it".

And I'm trying to finish the interior of my barn...

Working on ride height of the old girl.

love the color, can't wait to see it all together

Picked up the finished engine today.

BES really is an awesome place to deal with.

Bad ass

Wow!!!!! That is so nice. Congratulations!! Can't wait to see it in action

Love the Intake, Class job, great looking ride so far.

Nice engine porn! What kind of hp you shooting for with twins on it? You using Holley Dominator for spark & fuel management?

I'm guessing it will 1300-1400 pretty handily... with the hydraulic roller cam, I'm not sure what the limit will be and I'm not into speculating.

That hellcat charger that Barton just built made serious power to the tires on 11lbs of boost and a 300 shot of nitrous. Something like 1450

I'm going to be in the 20-25 lbs of boost range so we will just have to see.

I'm using the AEM infinity fuel injection.

Cars looking Bish'in....

Should have the bullet sat in the engine bay this week.

Big Baller with a Hilti Drill!!

That's funny you noticed my drill

I have only Hilti battery tools. The price in kit form isn't to bad and they last for ever.

That is badass, looking forward to the results thread.

Absolute art, what's the taper on your intake runners?

I'm not sure. 4.725 is runner length

Made a little progress last night.

Excitement really set in yesterday

Would that intake clear a stock, flat hood? Everything looks awesome.

We think it will. It's gonna be close

You can remove that coil on the firewall now

Looks great!! What did you go with on a flexplate/flywheel and converter? My Ried bell has starter pocket on both sides, driver side fits standard mopar style mini starter with minor block mods. Not a lot of guys running th400 behind a G3 yet. Curious what route you went?

I did the ATI bell and case. I'll let you know how that whole thing stacks up

Really nice build.
Visner intake?

Yes it is

So where would a guy go and get a motor plate like that?

Any more progress?

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You'll have to give Josh a day or two to get to this, he's one of the guys involved with the Monster Mopar Weekend this weekend

I did just get back from putting on Monster Mopar Weekend. Sorry for the delayed response

The motor plate was a square blank that I drew a radius on and cut out with a band saw and cleaned up with a dynafile. I got my blank from Mike Roth at MR2 performance (765) 483-9371

I do have a few updates but we have been working on the underside of the car and are just now starting headers.

We have a prototype set of the Header flanges from Brian Smith. What an awesome piece.

We had to get some 1 7/8 centerline radius tubes for the primaries and they will be here tomorrow. Hope to give more frequent updates now.

One more

Nice! I need a set.

Thanks for the info. Can't wait to see your project all together.

Glad they fit well Josh. I placed an order with my machine shop Tuesday for 6 sets in the 1 7/8" primary size. They will be in stock in 4 to 5 weeks. If anyone wants to claim a set (no need to send $) just let me know and you will be one of the first to have them. PM me if you need pricing info. They will only be available in stainless steel unless I get enough interest to justify an order of mild steel flanges.

Awesome

We are getting closer to welding on them now.

Update on things please...

I may have missed this, but is this a Mopar block or another manufacturer?

Thanks!

Awesome build. Did Billy Gilsbach up here in Michigan stretch the rear wheels opening on this car along with some other updates at one time? If so, I remember seeing it in his old shop many years ago.

You are thinking of Tonys duster that used to run KOS. That's a different car although one of my favorites.

That car is still in Detroit owned by Tony Masconi It's painted and has a demon tail panel in it now. I think it's blue or purple.

No updates lately. My fabricator has been really busy with his day job as he runs the fab shop at DSR

The block is the Gen3 performance block from hhp

Which dipstick set up is that?

Any updates josh.. ???

On Facebook today he posted pictures of headers he is fabbing up.

We haven't made much progress until the last few weeks. I had decided to finish the inside of my barn and we moved the car from my friends house back to my place.

Headers are done turbos are mounted in place

Few more

I can’t seem to get the pictures I upload to work

How did you determine engine position,did you place it where it best suits for component location or use the standard mounting location on the crossmember or transmission mount?

it’s same mopar offset as my big block was.

The car started as a big block 727 then I swapped that out for a t400. When I went gen 3 I stuck the t400 back in the car and mounted the engine the motorplate ended up with in .090 of where it used to be. So I added a mid plate and pushed it forward

try again

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well that was painful - but we got them up

milodon

just Amazing , can't wait till it's done.

Spectacular!

Thanks for takimg the time to post up the pics. Combo looks sweet!

Great pics.
Do you have any of how the turbo is supported?

Right now they are just hanging on the exhaust. I’m waiting on some
trick billet turbo mounts from Maven Performance Should be here today or tomorrow then I’ll get you some pictures once they are locked in.

Making headway.

Driveshaft loop/trans crossmember is in. Driveshaft is in. Remade the motorplate and working on getting the exhaust off the turbos handled.

The car goes Wednesday to have intercoolers plumbed and cold side plumbing finished up.

Then engine bay paint and reassembly. It’s starting to feel like there’s an end in sight.

Like the engine plate...I get goose bumps every time I see this project.

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Thanks man. Its been an interesting journey so far... hope it performs as well as it looks... only time will tell

Wow, are there any cast parts on that engine lol? Looks great, unreal workmanship with all that billet

Looking good Josh!

They have a short 727 version of the GV that uses the short truck/MH trans output shaft. Shortens the overall length about 10" IIRC.

Kevin

Got the radiator and Fan to fit. Barely.

very nice

Can't remember if you mentioned this, but are you planning on inter-cooling?

Funny you mention it. The car was supposed to go tomorrow to have Intercoolers built that fit on top of the fenderwells but I had a last minute change of heart and felt like it would ruin the looks under the hood so I’m going to not. I have plenty of pump and injector for e85 so I’m going to max that out first. If that’s not enough power... I’ll add them.

Boy this looks awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Closer

Closer

Welded

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Sure looks pretty

Yes it does,nicely done.

That looks awesome. How do you like the Vibrant clamps?

They are nice. No complaints at all.

Little closer

VERY NICE . Is that exhaust aluminum ?

Yes. It’s 11 gauge aluminum. I have the first 90° off the turbo and another small 30°ish bend in stainless then I used a v band to switch to aluminum. I’ve seen a lot of very high hp cars do this and no one has anything negative to say as long as the thing material is used.

Race parts solutions sells it.

Few updates.

That car just screams, "I'm going to take your lunch money"

Looking good Josh!

For the record my lab assistant here at work has made that last engine shot of your car , the screen saver in the lab.....he's a bit of a duster freak

Change those front tires, you'll thank me later.

I got a new set of radials in the corner.

That’s awesome. Tell him thanks

Is Drag Week still on the table? I thought i saw somewhere that you had planned on it.

Car Looks awesome!

Still the plan so far.

Awesome, can't wait to check it out in person.

WOW! I love it. Nice work

Backwards = Forwards I guess

OMG were the Chevy guys that intimidated that they had to steal your G3?


Painting it the same color or going block?

Same color.

Straighten up the flange on the radiator support while your in there Josh. Looks great, I like the green.

We have fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnJofSAwjpo

https://youtu.be/TgqlnpBaui0

Nice work Josh, keep at it.

Well she’s pretty much done.

Dyno Tuesday. Test Wednesday. Race Friday,Sat,Sun is the plan next week.

Turned out badass Josh! Where you gonna dyno it?

Top notch work!! cant wait to see what it will run

OH MY!!! that thing is killer sir!!!

Dyno at Big 3 Racing in Cleveland

What fuel rails did you use?

Wow, awesome!

Will you be smearing it with bugs on drag week?

yep...hopefully I don’t have to do much night driving - make a hit and cruise to the next town.

Of course stop for bbq along the way

Visner Engine Development or VED who made the intake also makes the rails to fit.