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  1. Interior showing LED light

    '73 Challenger Resto-Mod | Interior showing LED light

    For the post on the HVAC system I have for sale.
  2. Buckminster

    Header options for hellcat in 73 challenger?

    Very much appreciated. I'll see if the OG dipstick can be made to work.
  3. Buckminster

    FOR SALE HVAC box for sale. Fully rebuilt with upgrades

    I bought them from Newark, but they are available from Amazon as well. The switch is a guitar amp slider switch (maybe $4) it does have a small green LED in the switch, which I wired to a variable LED dc to dc buck converter (about $1 on Newark) to control brightness. then I wired the DC to...
  4. Buckminster

    FOR SALE HVAC box for sale. Fully rebuilt with upgrades

    I have for sale an HVAC box from a factory air car. It was rebuilt recently and has all new foam added to the doors and the area around the tubes. it has a good heater core and an AC evaporator (unknown condition). The fiberglass where the doors are hinged from have been rebuilt and the doors...
  5. Buckminster

    Header options for hellcat in 73 challenger?

    Well, I've solved the interference problem, but the solution wasn't great. I ended up buying the Borgeson Box and still had to use the low profile Durango exhaust manifold. Also ended up cutting up the transmission tunnel as the bottom of the tranny pan was only 3 1/2" inches from the ground...
  6. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    I'm hoping others can benefit from my "learning" experience.
  7. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    The other issue i noted was that the engine was tilted down 6 degrees in the back, which would have been a lot for the drivetrain. now the tail-shaft is down 3 degrees. I'm optimistic that this will make for a more pleasant drive (no vibration). The last photo was taken before the sheet...
  8. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    The trans tunnel required quite a bit of work. The photo below represents about 50 hours worth of work. For a fabricator, probably a good afternoon, but never having done it before, I was learning as I went. In the end, I'm glad I did the update. I would not have been happy if I got the car...
  9. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    Update. I got to the point where I had all clearances fixed, had the steering box not hitting the exhaust and the engine in for what I hoped would be the last time. Then, I looked at the car from the side and noticed that the trans oil pan was very close to the ground. Once again, all the...
  10. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    My engine was from a 2006, so I am planning on using the AC compressor that came with it. I had to saw off one of the casting lugs on the compressor, but figured that was an easy mod. It is ironic. I've been doing research for 2 years while my car was in the shop, and until I started looking...
  11. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    Thank you for the feedback. I came to the same conclusion on the transmission mount. The last issue I have to resolve before I clean up my engine compartment is what steering to use. the Holley hits their cast exhaust manifold hard. I ordered a Borgeson steering box in hopes that it clears...
  12. Buckminster

    2006 5.7Hemi and 2013 8HP70 Install challenges and solutions

    Good Morning all. I started a new forum post as I haven't seen some of the issues I'm encountering posted so I figured I'd share my experiences with you so you can hopefully learn without having to do this the hard way. First off, there are a lot of different combinations out there, so here is...
  13. Buckminster

    Header options for hellcat in 73 challenger?

    Update on installation. I'm now on my 3rd engine installation attempt. The Holley Cast iron manifolds do not seem to fit with the factory style Power Steering box using the Holley engine and transmission mounts. Some minor transmission tunnel massaging will be required. Looks like it's very...
  14. Buckminster

    Header options for hellcat in 73 challenger?

    I am interested to find out what you end up with. I'm currently putting a 2006 5.7L Hemi in a '73. I have the 8HP70 transmission. I'm using the Holley motor mounts, trans mount and ceramic coated cast manifolds (from Holley) and the Holley aluminum cast pan. I'm also using a Steer & Gear...
  15. finally done

    '73 Challenger Resto-Mod | finally done

    August 8, 2025 the Challenger is done as far as Precision Restorations is concerned. The car made it's first trip outside in 2 1/2 years.
  16. Buckminster

    New way to control the fan for your HVAC system

    Glad to hear you got yours working. Update. Since then, I received the PWM LED driver as well. I am now able to dim the LED on the switch, which is super helpful for night driving.
  17. Buckminster

    Comment by 'Buckminster' in item ''73 Challenger Resto-Mod'

    Thanks. I was hoping to score an "eagle" motor, but this one had such low miles, i couldn't pass it up.
  18. 5-15-2025 Trip to Precision Restoration

    '73 Challenger Resto-Mod | 5-15-2025 Trip to Precision Restoration

    5-15-2025 trip to precision. Rear Valance is on, so is bumper. Only things left are vinyl top and rear window. Waiting on insurance.
  19. 3-31-25 trip to restoration shop

    '73 Challenger Resto-Mod | 3-31-25 trip to restoration shop

    We're getting close now. All that's left for the shop to do is put the vinyl top, rear window and rear valance in.
  20. Buckminster

    Looking for motor advice - 6.1 hemi or eagle 5.7

    I'm going through this swap now and have not yet completed it, but have done a lot of work and have the engine and trans hooked together on a run stand (pre-Eagle 5.7 and 8HP70 Trans) to work out all the wiring kinks. What rearend ratio are you running? The 545RE, NAG1, 8HP70 all have...
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