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5.7 into 69 Charger - which is better: car or truck engine?

Started by professor-patrick, February 24, 2013, 11:10:00 PM

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professor-patrick

Putting together info on a 5.7 hemi swap into a 69 charger.  Wondering which 5.7 is better for the swap in terms of accessory drive and intake manifold - the LX (car) or DR (truck) engines?  Any insight is appreciated.
Dr. Patrick Hagerman
Lead Designer - Scotlea Hot Rods
www.scotlea.com

Rolling_Thunder

plus side of the car 5.7 is the lower mounted accessory drive and cooler looking intake manifold ---  downside is tighter fitting on the K member with the A/C compressor.

Plus side of the truck 5.7 is the high mounted accessories with more clearance around most things ----   downside -  hideous intake manifold.
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip