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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2564301
10/15/18 09:45 AM
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Do you have studs or bolts on your valve covers? If you have studs you MAY have trouble getting the passenger's side valve cover off.

My car flexes enough that if I jack it up and take the weight off the front suspension, the valve cover can be removed. I do have valve cover studs.
If it's sitting w/ the weight on the tires, the cover contacts the shock tower when I try to lift it off.
Hopefully yours doesn't do this since you have snout bars on your cage...wish I'd done that.


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: racerx] #2564352
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Originally Posted By racerx
Lookin Good.

Not to ME tsk
OP, you know it will hit the fender well when revved up in neutral, let alone when at WOT shruggy work
I like to see a 1/4 inch + clearances on that, those cast aluminum valve covers will grow out and up when heated up more than you think shruggy
Now get to work fixing it before it marks up the fenderwell and valve cover thumbs wrench grin


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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2564401
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Bolts on the valve cover and yes I plan to clearance the shock tower. Really glad that I converted to GERST suspension so I don't need the shock tower. Now the real question is if I'll be able to get 1/4 without scratching the paint!

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: Cab_Burge] #2564616
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Originally Posted By Cab_Burge
Originally Posted By racerx
Lookin Good.

Not to ME tsk
OP, you know it will hit the fender well when revved up in neutral, let alone when at WOT shruggy work
I like to see a 1/4 inch + clearances on that, those cast aluminum valve covers will grow out and up when heated up more than you think shruggy
Now get to work fixing it before it marks up the fenderwell and valve cover thumbs wrench grin

Cab....I was speaking on the build it self, iagree the valve cover is a little to tight for my likings. but i'm sure the op will address that up consider this a bump don't what this thread to get lost.

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: racerx] #2564674
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Originally Posted By racerx
Cab....I was speaking on the build it self, iagree the valve cover is a little to tight for my likings. but i'm sure the op will address that up consider this a bump don't what this thread to get lost.


The thread won't get lost! I'm a pic/post [censored]! up

I shortened the Engine Plate and sealed it to the water pump. I also added the bypass mod with a threaded insert to adjust the orifice size. Currently at 1/8 per the other thread on this board.




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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2564818
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I can't be the only one who has to remove the shock to get the valve cover off am I? LOL

Even with studs removal sucks.

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: second 70] #2565413
10/17/18 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted By second 70
I can't be the only one who has to remove the shock to get the valve cover off am I? LOL

Even with studs removal sucks.

Nope, I forgot to mention that I have to take the shock loose and push the shock stud down out the way.


CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2566246
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Originally Posted By an8sec70cuda
Originally Posted By second 70
I can't be the only one who has to remove the shock to get the valve cover off am I? LOL

Even with studs removal sucks.

Nope, I forgot to mention that I have to take the shock loose and push the shock stud down out the way.


I have family in town this weekend and won't get any garage time. I'm going to try to pull the valve covers when I get a chance. I'll be sure to snap pics and update the thread.

I might start a new thread for the induction. I "think" that I want the new Sniper 4500 fuel injection. However, I haven't read many success stories, and Thumper Carbs appear to be pretty bullet proof. I'll probably to the exhaust or cooling system next and think on this one a little.

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2567715
10/22/18 09:41 AM
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From what I've heard so far, I'd wait a while on the EFI. Put a good carb on it and enjoy it...later on when more of the bugs are worked out of these EFI systems, maybe.


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2584724
11/29/18 02:35 PM
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This was the closes thing to an "Easy Button" that I've found for my car. I just had to drill a couple holes:

http://www.speedcooling.com/26-Big-Block-Mopar-Radiator-Dual-Fans.html






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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: second 70] #2584922
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Originally Posted By second 70
I can't be the only one who has to remove the shock to get the valve cover off am I? LOL

Even with studs removal sucks.
Welcome to the real world of owning and having to work on a 426 Hemiroid motor in a stock B body, same thing on E bodies on shoving the passenger side shock stud down to remove that valve cover even with the stock stamp steel OEM valve covers runaway whiney


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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2585185
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Originally Posted By gsmopar
This was the closes thing to an "Easy Button" that I've found for my car. I just had to drill a couple holes:

http://www.speedcooling.com/26-Big-Block-Mopar-Radiator-Dual-Fans.html


Can you measure the depth of that setup from the core support to the nose of the fans? It looks great and the price is nice too.

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: Jeremiah] #2585286
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Originally Posted By Jeremiah
Originally Posted By gsmopar
This was the closes thing to an "Easy Button" that I've found for my car. I just had to drill a couple holes:

http://www.speedcooling.com/26-Big-Block-Mopar-Radiator-Dual-Fans.html


Can you measure the depth of that setup from the core support to the nose of the fans? It looks great and the price is nice too.


~7.5 inches from the support to the back of the fan motors. I was able to center the water pump between the fans to gain clearance. My car must have had the smaller radiator as I had to drill holes and use 1/4in spacers between the support and radiator mount:






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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2585566
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Project is coming up nice !!

X 2 on the carb till you get it dialled / enjoy the car and there are some success stories out there with the Sniper 4500 "EFI"

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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2603604
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Apparently Instagram stopped the hot linking of images. Does anyone have a good pic hosting site?

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2603616
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Let me know if you guys can see these pics!




Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2603619
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Looks like TTI headers to me work shruggy


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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: Cab_Burge] #2603660
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Yes! You can see the pics! What a pain in the rear, but I'm sure a few of you guys feel the same after FB bought Photobucket and screwed up everything.

2-1/4 primary, 4in collector, O2 bungs. I'm running CNC ported Indy SR heads so I had to special order the 4in collector option on the HEMI625-214 for Coil Over Suspension. O2 bungs are to keep my induction options open. I'm considering the Sniper 4500.

Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: gsmopar] #2603741
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Originally Posted By gsmopar
Apparently Instagram stopped the hot linking of images. Does anyone have a good pic hosting site?



I've been using https://imgur.com/

It took a little while to figure out how to use it, but I'm pretty happy with it.


[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]
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Re: G's Mopar build thread (hemi, gerst, '69 Charger) [Re: Hemi_Joel] #2604069
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Me too on the Imgur

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