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Started by GeneralLeeTESH, April 15, 2007, 09:21:02 AM

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Hemidog

#825
April 03, 2009, 02:07:37 AM
Can't wait :popcrn:

IowaCharger69

#826
April 03, 2009, 02:30:20 AM
Yea, I am pretty excited about seeing the front wheels up in the air and that wing going parallel to the ground. You should go ahead and cut a hole in your floor pan so you can see where you're going. :2thumbs:

BS27ROB

#827
April 03, 2009, 07:33:05 AM
Maybe I missed it somewhere in the thread, but what tensions the inner water pump belt? I'm not familiar with the early hemi stuff.

GeneralLeeTESH

#828
April 03, 2009, 09:15:45 AM
The inner H2O pump belt is a class 1 fit with its March-pulley set. It is under specific tension requirements !
The TESH

GeneralLeeTESH

#829
April 03, 2009, 10:03:27 PM
Mounted the Dual carbs (now it's an EIGHT-Pack !!!  :yesnod: :scratchchin:
NOW-the Scoop fits BArely under the hood. Do I have enough clearance? What  do you think guys ?
Radiator goes in tomorrow-Then Sunday it's run time/tune time/video time !!!
The TESH

GeneralLeeTESH

#830
April 03, 2009, 10:08:12 PM
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The TESH

mikepmcs

#831
April 04, 2009, 05:38:00 AM
Awesome Mark!

About that scoop.  Man, that is close.  With your skills, why don't you cut it in half and take some out to flatten it.  Then you would create almost a venturi effect because of the smaller opening and get more air, and the air temp would be cooler going in as well.  Even more power in theory, right?? :icon_smile_big:

Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

tan top

#832
April 04, 2009, 05:02:31 PM
wow nearly ready to fire up  :yesnod:  ............ :popcrn:  lets hear that Hemi whale motor  :drool5:

good job , keep the pictures coming dude  :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

The70RT

#833
April 05, 2009, 09:47:53 AM
I hope that cooling fan works for you. I had one just like that and my engine was stock bore and would overheat in any type of traffic....like a car show :Twocents:
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triple_green

#834
April 05, 2009, 10:16:25 AM
You got to admit....this is still one of the coolest things goin' on DC-com......

Mark...congrats for taking lemons and making sweet lemonade.
68 Charger 383 HP grandma car (the orignal 3X)

GeneralLeeTESH

#835
April 05, 2009, 10:22:14 AM
As far as cooling goes- I am running a Chevy BB 4 row Truck Radiator (made for towing a camper up over Stevens Pass (I-90) ! It's Brass and will do fine. I am also running the BB Chevy hi-flow water pump.
The crossflow cooling setup should work well also. I am running a Mech. Temp gage. I will take data ! Stay Tuned !
-The TESH  :yesnod:  :scratchchin:
The TESH

AirborneSilva

#836
April 05, 2009, 03:10:05 PM
Awesome Mark!!!  Can't wait to hear/see a video...  On another note, sorry I haven't returned your phone call, family is here and I've been busier then a one arm paper hanger...  Will try to call soon....

Airborne out.

GeneralLeeTESH

#837
April 05, 2009, 07:36:04 PM
Roger that one troop. Well-got her running today ! She sounds like an old F4U-1A  Corsair on start-up and idle run-up ! A You-tube video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsPEhS-G1e8&feature=email

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9Fow4Gu_0&feature=email

This one will have sound ! I installed a Flex-a-Lite fan today and closer to the radiator ! Put the car in the air to prevent a "run-away Situation " @ start-up !
The TESH

GeneralLeeTESH

#838
April 05, 2009, 07:46:08 PM
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The TESH

GeneralLeeTESH

#839
April 09, 2009, 01:18:38 PM
Well-got the engine to run @ 410 rpm (used a digital tach to set this) and a top rpm of 7200 rpm during a no-load test. She ran 160 deg. F after the thermostat opened up and saw NO oil or H2O leaks ! The hood and front end along with the special Flight-Test interior go in next (in respect to the Aero-themed cars we all love )!  :icon_smile_big: :scratchchin:
Hopefully- I can get a more decent video this weekend and post her up on You-tube !
The TESH

mikepmcs

#840
April 09, 2009, 03:31:24 PM
Videos were fine.  It's running! Congratulations!!! :thumbup: :woohoo:

Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

TUFCAT

#841
April 09, 2009, 06:10:39 PM
I love it when you guys were having problems firing her up, and the English sounding gent said "come on....for the love of the Queen."

That's classic Brit!  :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

AirborneSilva

#842
April 09, 2009, 06:36:58 PM
Really enjoyed the video Mark, can't wait to see another - maybe a tire smokin video  :2thumbs:  :icon_smile_big:

tan top

#843
April 09, 2009, 06:54:50 PM
 :dance:
got it fired up then  :yesnod:  awesome stuff , need more Video  :popcrn: :icon_smile_wink:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

mopar_nut_440_6

#844
April 09, 2009, 08:56:37 PM
Nice to hear it running!

What is the contraption outside your shop door with the hot water tank and a tube mounted to it with a turbo on the end? Looks interesting! You aren't building a rocket too are you?  :smilielol:
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

GeneralLeeTESH

#845
April 10, 2009, 01:29:42 PM
It's a 400 Lb Thrust mini Jet Engine !
The TESH

Brock Samson

#846
April 10, 2009, 06:01:14 PM
unless it's my imagination i see the front cyl. wire arching onto the valve cover... and your right, it does sound like a WWII  F4U Corsair...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=F4U+Corsair&hl=en&emb=0&aq=-1&oq=#

GeneralLeeTESH

#847
April 11, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
Brock-no arching...just off on the timing a bit-plus the progressive linkage/choke needed a little tweeking. I'll try to post a video by Monday if I can !

Here's an F4U sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUZ3YVOQ02o
The TESH

GeneralLeeTESH

#848
April 12, 2009, 07:43:29 PM
Well-got the air cleaner installed under the hoodline today...THEN I installed the new Interior-with a few SAFETY things in mind !
Take a look.... :yesnod: :lol: :scratchchin:
The TESH

GeneralLeeTESH

#849
April 12, 2009, 07:51:16 PM
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The TESH
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