Started the HEMI swap in my 1968 Charger

[Lennard]

First test drive last night.
Car runs, but I have a problem with the transmission not shifting in AUTO mode.
I assume this is a problem getting a signal from the speed sensors and that tone ring mod.

So have some bugs to work out, but the car made it a quick 2 mile round trip to the store for gas and back.
No overheating (fans and thermostat work great).
Charges battery great (over 14 volts consistently).
New steering box and suspension mods feel great.

Awesome!👍

[TTSaleen]

Getting to the final steps to complete my Gen III Hemi and NAG1 transmission swap in my 1968 Charger.
Unfortunately I haven't quite sorted out the speed signals to the NAG1 and it is causing Limp Mode and not shifting consistently.
Hope to get this sorted soon.
Otherwise the car starts, runs, and drives really good.

Link to my latest video - https://youtu.be/iW2o8JoB25A

[TTSaleen]

Started modding the console to try to make it look factory with the 2006 shifter.
Last picture is a test-fit.  Still working/massaging it to fit better.
That chrome trim surround of the shifter came right out of the 2006 Daytona donor car.

[TTSaleen]

New video - Burnout inside!   

https://youtu.be/xVMENBNMqRk

[b5blue]

Sweet 

[TTSaleen]

Look at that.
Just received my Russell Drake NAG1 solution tonight (1 day early I might add).
Now to get this installed!

[b5blue]

So that will fix the "Limp mode"? 

[TTSaleen]

So that will fix the "Limp mode"? 

That's the plan.  This does away with the ABS computer and sensors entirely.
I'm working on it now, just have to get some new bolts for my driveshaft to mount the tone ring properly.
Already removed the other tone ring, ABS sensors, and abs computer last night.
Ryan

[b5blue]

Good luck!! 

[metallicareload99]

Nice Charger! Sorry if I missed it, are you using a factory PCM? I've seen where people hack out the cross member and just leave it at that. Did the car seem weaker missing part of the cross member? I like how you reinforced it after clearancing 

[TTSaleen]

Nice Charger! Sorry if I missed it, are you using a factory PCM? I've seen where people hack out the cross member and just leave it at that. Did the car seem weaker missing part of the cross member? I like how you reinforced it after clearancing 

Yes factory Engine computer, Front control module, and transmission control module plus this new Russell Drake NAG1 adapter controller.
You could just hack the top  of the floor and crossmember, but you lose critical strength in that area that the torsion bars use for lateral strength.  Holley Blackheart series has the piece I used that adds the strength back in and gives more clearance at the same time around the transmission output shaft and driveshaft flange.
However on our cars, it was still not enough to run the ABS style tone ring.
Ryan

[metallicareload99]

Did the PCM need to be reflashed and all that or plug in play? Excellent work by the way!

[TTSaleen]

Did the PCM need to be reflashed and all that or plug in play? Excellent work by the way!

Yes my original modules (ECM, FCM, TCM, etc) had to be sent to Chris at HWA to be programmed with his harness he built.
In my ECM tune, he diabled the EGR, Cats, and MDS features.
However his tune nor harness provided can control the cooling fans (you must purchase a separate fan controller), nor does he do/offer any performance tuning (I requested 93 octane tune and was denied).
He uses HP Tuners software and keeps it unlocked so you can tune it yourself or seek out other tuners to write you a custom file (which I am in the process of doing).

[TTSaleen]

Here's a few progress pics from last night -

1.  Using a 30mm socket, remove the rear output flange and slide it off output shaft.
2.  Slide on new tone ring with indentions facing rear of car.
3.  Slide factory output flange back on and reinstall 30mm nut and tighten.
4.  Next I installed my 3 to 4 bolt 1350 u-joint adapter and bolted it up.
5.  Then it was time to remove the upper NAG1 mount to crossmember bolt to install the sensor mount.
6.. Put bolt thru mount first and then install sensor - ensure sensor and jam nut are flush to each other.
7.  It's tight so an open-end wrench is necessary to tighten the mount and bolt back up.
8.  Ensure all connections are tight and run wire so not to interfere with any moving parts.

Tonight I'll finish up the wiring to the plug and it will be ready to test.

[b5blue]

I gotta say there is a lotta crap to sort out for this swap! My hat is off to your efforts! 

[TTSaleen]

New vids coming today.

1st one up -
New water pump for the Hemi.
Resolved a water leak that was driving me nuts.
https://youtu.be/KX6FoA9a8zc

[TTSaleen]

Next video today, on this cold, icy and rainy day it's something to do (edit vids).

So here's what you've been waiting for, did the Russell Drake (Sound German Automotive) solution fix my NAG1 transmission shifting issues?
https://youtu.be/oxyOT3Xy_U0

[TTSaleen]

Installation of TTI, Inc. exhaust system - 3" with X-pipe.

Link to video - https://youtu.be/LLwrobScaYY

[TTSaleen]

Got the Charger aligned.
Here's the specs my alignment guy tried to achieve for me -
Caster - +3.5*
Camber - -0.5*
Toe - 1/16"

https://youtu.be/X6zTaL1XFZ8

[TTSaleen]

Couple new vids up today.
1 is the heater hose hardline located under the intake manifold.
2 is the tire upgrade front and rear.

Video of water line o-ring replacement -
https://youtu.be/aAiPfQ1b5fU

Video of tire upgrade -
https://youtu.be/eQvLzySKzhg

[b5blue]

 

[Bob]

 

[ACUDANUT]

Green on Green ?

[TTSaleen]

Green on Green ?

It's Monotone Racing Green Metallic with white/green interior.
Basically the door panels, seats, headliner are white and the carpet, dash, rear package tray are green.
The original owner (lady) I bought it from had special ordered/requested it this way as she liked those colors.
It's not the color I would have picked, but its definitely grown on me since I bought it.
Ryan

[b5blue]

I LIKE it quite a bit!