Luke's '69 charger 6.4 hemi swap. Update (1-14-24) Post #40

[lukedukem]

    Not sure who all would be interested but I am removing my tired 383 and 727 out of my car and swapping in a 6.4 with 8-speed. I am filming it and posting on YouTube if anyone wants to follow along. Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paOngP9SrvI

I have found some that have done this, but not really videos on how. should be fun, lol. Not sure if anyone has done this with the 8-speed either. Gonna try to do it like a how to incase others want to do this but aren't sure what obstacles await.
I am not the usual YouTube personality; I don't bounce around asking people to like and subscribe. With that being said, these videos might be boring at times, lol
Pic of car is below; I have had the car for about 13 years. it has been good and has taken the abuse till recently.

Thanks,
Luke

[b5blue]

This is gonna be fun! Go Luke go! 

[lukedukem]

This is gonna be fun! Go Luke go! 

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement.

[WHITE AND RED 69]

That's a great looking car. Gonna be sweet with more power and more gears!

[Kern Dog]

Uhhh....

   
Luke's '96 charger 6.4 Hemi Swap
« on: Today at 09:46:29 AM »

There was never a 1996 Charger.
Is that a typo?

[lukedukem]

Uhhh....

   
Luke's '96 charger 6.4 Hemi Swap
« on: Today at 09:46:29 AM »

There was never a 1996 Charger.
Is that a typo?

Yes. Thank you. Corrected. What a way to start the build.

Luke

[cdr]

Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.

[TTSaleen]

Sweet!
Checking it out now!  Good luck with the swap!
Ryan

[lukedukem]

Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.

Thanks Charlie, I know your not far from me in Houston area. Im in Victoria about 2hrs south and was wondering if there is a reputable auto yard up there that might have an engine and trans. Is there one you know of with good reputation. Im gonna ask the one we have done here, but they usually have to source stuff.

Luke

[Kern Dog]

Faster and lighter? That sounds great.   

[Back N Black]

 

[tan top]

 

[lukedukem]

I finally found an engine and trans to my liking. It's out of a 2018 challenger with 65k on it. I uploaded a new video as well.
https://youtu.be/qzQaFlZXOPM

Luke

[b5blue]

Good luck Luke! 

[cdr]

Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.

Thanks Charlie, I know your not far from me in Houston area. Im in Victoria about 2hrs south and was wondering if there is a reputable auto yard up there that might have an engine and trans. Is there one you know of with good reputation. Im gonna ask the one we have done here, but they usually have to source stuff.

Luke

I am so sorry, I missed your post to me,,,, glad you found what you need, everything around the Houston area is pricey , I wish I could find some 6.4 Apache stock Cyl heads to play with on my Flow bench.

[Mike DC]

 
Wow, interesting project. 
   
How are you gonna control that 8spd?  Does somebody make an aftermarket stand-alone setup for that job?

 

[TTSaleen]

 
Wow, interesting project.     
How are you gonna control that 8spd?  Does somebody make an aftermarket stand-alone setup for that job?

Russel Drake has a setup that will.  https://www.soundgermanautomotive.com/pcs/
8hp: Prices start at 1000.00
Now supporting 8hp swaps with the FCA units only. We support swaps with factory take out ECMs, crate motor ECMs, and full standalone conversions. Factory FCA 8hp shifters from the Charger, Challenger or Ram must be used. TPS and RPM and brake switch are the minimum requirements.

I have his PCS kit running my NAG1 5 speed auto and it is fantastic.
Ryan

[ACUDANUT]

I would like to see this completed.

[lukedukem]

 
Wow, interesting project.     
How are you gonna control that 8spd?  Does somebody make an aftermarket stand-alone setup for that job?

Russel Drake has a setup that will.  https://www.soundgermanautomotive.com/pcs/
8hp: Prices start at 1000.00
Now supporting 8hp swaps with the FCA units only. We support swaps with factory take out ECMs, crate motor ECMs, and full standalone conversions. Factory FCA 8hp shifters from the Charger, Challenger or Ram must be used. TPS and RPM and brake switch are the minimum requirements.

I have his PCS kit running my NAG1 5 speed auto and it is fantastic.
Ryan

Yep, that's who I'll be using. Already in talks.

Luke

[lukedukem]

Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.

Thanks Charlie, I know your not far from me in Houston area. Im in Victoria about 2hrs south and was wondering if there is a reputable auto yard up there that might have an engine and trans. Is there one you know of with good reputation. Im gonna ask the one we have done here, but they usually have to source stuff.

Luke

I am so sorry, I missed your post to me,,,, glad you found what you need, everything around the Houston area is pricey , I wish I could find some 6.4 Apache stock Cyl heads to play with on my Flow bench.

That's ok. I did call a couple of places in Houston area. It seems they all share the same data base. Along with San Antonio and Austin they all had the same quote. And yeah, they where high. 8k just for the engine. I got this engine and trans for 9k and it came with wire and pedals and stuff.

Luke

[moparstuart]

anyone else need a pull out  with trans  i can get this     price depends on miles wanted    but roughly 9-10 grand plus tax   and shipping   again depending on miles   i  have them available  as low at 5 to 10 k on them 

[Daytona R/T SE]

anyone else need a pull out  with trans  i can get this     price depends on miles wanted    but roughly 9-10 grand plus tax   and shipping   again depending on miles   i  have them available  as low at 5 to 10 k on them 

[lukedukem]

anyone else need a pull out  with trans  i can get this     price depends on miles wanted    but roughly 9-10 grand plus tax   and shipping   again depending on miles   i  have them available  as low at 5 to 10 k on them 

That's about what I paid for this one.

Luke

[lukedukem]

I forgot to update this. I'm further along than last time. Here is part 3 but there are 4 more videos out as well.
'69 Charger 6.4 Hemi Swap Part 3 Parts Needed
https://youtu.be/M4Ta86bPfec

[lukedukem]

https://youtu.be/lrdof6NTd9w

Part 4

[lukedukem]

Part 5,6,7,8
https://youtu.be/aFXdDzomYro

https://youtu.be/6I8xrY3GPtA

https://youtu.be/0pgJR36nppg

https://youtu.be/TxJV5n7Pp5A

[Troy]

Troy

[b5blue]

Nice job Luke. Thanks for not blasting guitar riffs all over the video like many do!   

[tan top]

 good stuff 

[lukedukem]

Nice job Luke. Thanks for not blasting guitar riffs all over the video like many do!   

Lol, yeah I learned from others videos.

[lukedukem]

It's in and it fits pretty good.

https://youtu.be/PqmS5uwu9qI

[lukedukem]

More updates. Got the power steering pump installed that's lower pressure to work with factory 69 box. Also got a diy cold air intake on. Getting closer.
https://youtu.be/7WMFbWz3ER4

https://youtu.be/kgPziTaPIPQ

Luke

[lukedukem]

As of this past weekend the car runs. It did overheat but I will get it purged better this weekend.

https://youtu.be/ugcu6CsTOa4

[b5blue]

Great progress! 

[TTSaleen]

Been a subscriber on Youtube and following your progress.  Good to see and hear it running!
Ryan

[lukedukem]

Alright. Finally got to do a proper drive video

https://youtu.be/Jt_3Uv4y2uI

Luke

[b5blue]

Sweet!

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Good stuff! I have a similar project that I'm currently working on.


https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/the-roach.264962/page-16

[tan top]

Alright. Finally got to do a proper drive video

https://youtu.be/Jt_3Uv4y2uI

Luke

  great stuff      

Good stuff! I have a similar project that I'm currently working on.



https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/the-roach.264962/page-16

    

[lukedukem]

Good stuff! I have a similar project that I'm currently working on.


https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/the-roach.264962/page-16

I'll have to check it out.

[lukedukem]

Can't believe it's been 6 months since I last updated this.
I have shot two videos and been driving and doing other things but still have center console to build and figure out better way to monitoring gauges.
first video is clean up video, car was collecting dust while engine swap was going on.
https://youtu.be/cAnbGYsz7Fw?si=9G7e6wbmghxrrotw

second is what i use to monitor the 6.4 hemi, but i soon want ot maybe use old gauges.
https://youtu.be/1DQ0v5Ro4Ng?si=aHFFQoTwvU-EW3_F

[JB400]

Thanks for the update