1/4" spacer on each mount and a little trim to the stud and we have clearance. I wish I had waited to order the manifolds, they have the coated ones now cheaper than the raw cast.
The Proforged lower control arm pivot shafts will work with the factory k-frame but not the QA1 k-frame. The design is just different enough on both to prevent the shaft from seating all the way in. The QA1 uses 2 welded in bushings, a larger and smaller diameter to accept the taper on the pivot...
I am going to try a 1/4" spacer under the motor mount. I am concerned with how it may effect the trany mount. I think I will try and install everything without the steering box and see how it all lines up.
I am installing a late model 5.7 in a 73 Cuda. My setup is a QA1 k member, Hooker Blackheart engine mounts, New Hooker Blackheart low profile log exhaust manifolds, Borgeson power steering box, and a SilverSport 4L60E transmission. So far so good until today. The top adjustment screw on the...
That was a good idea using the 2016 challenger radiator, wish I had thought of something like that. I used a champion radiator with passenger side inlet and outlet. Also what exhaust manifolds or headers did you use? Same question about did stick tube.
Looking to buy a stock camshaft for a Gen3 hemi with VVT without MDS. Part# 53022064BD or equivalent stock or stage 1 camshaft from a reputable manufacturer to complete an MDS delete on a 5.7 out of a Chrysler 300. I'm looking for something that will not require tuning or valve springs.
Have you heard of anyone using the stock rear sump pan and pickup on the car engines? Mopar sells a kit with pan, windage tray and dipstick for a fraction of the cost of the mid sumps. 77072450AB. Is there any drawbacks? Keep in mind I am really cheap.
I see there is a modification now for the factory K member to fit the factory Hemi oil pans. Has anyone had any experience with that? Could it be done to the QA1 k member? Seems like a cheaper way to install vs new pan and pickup.
Same here, my 73 had a single bar and it always kicked the back corner of the deck up. I installed a couple of struts from Amazon and its nice and smooth now. Side benefit is that it now opens slowly on it's own. It only required drilling 4 holes. One in each hinge bracket and one on each side...
I just replaced both my rear quarters on a 73, How did you weld the tail panel sides in? There is no way to get in there. I ended up using a bunch of needle nose vise grips and panel adhesive.
I am restoring a 73 Cuda, really long term project. What was the reason for having different part# leaf springs (left and right). Shouldn't they be identical, unless they were compensating for something.