66' Charger Pro Street w/ GenIII 426

[Hemi31]

So I picked this up last fall. I looked to see if there were any threads about the car here from the previous owner but I couldn't find any....so heres a few pics.

426 shortblock

Apache cylinder heads

and just cause 640 hp isn't enough.......

A Wilson Pro FLow direct port for a 300 shot.

the rest consists of TTi mounts and headers, built 727,dana 60 with 4.30 gears, Wilwood brakes on all 4 corners and a bunch of other goodies. Will post more as it progresses.

 

[snakeoil24]

Apache heads are getting really close to being a true hemi. They look great.

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Looks like it's gonna be a BEAST! Keep us posted please............

 

[Hemi31]

Looks like it's gonna be a BEAST! Keep us posted please............

If it makes close to the power of my other GenIII it should go 8.50's.

 

[usaroadrunner]

If it makes close to the power of my other GenIII it should go 8.50's.

oh..oh..oh...damm thats nice. keep us posted. im about to make my 6.1 swap with my 70.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Just curious, how much does that Wilson manifold cost?

I like that Charger ALOT!!!!!

 

[Hemi31]

They were $5k each when new. They made 6. I didn't get it new or pay nearly that much. The entire intake other than the top is CNC aluminum.

 

[5.7 hemi]

I like the manifold, but they priced themselves out of the market.

 

[Hemi31]

Ever see what most custom sheetmetal intakes cost?

 

[5.7 hemi]

Yeah, they are pricey.

 

[Hemi31]

Bit of an update.....got to drop the motor and trans in for the first time. I have heard in the past of people having issues with the TTI stuff but man it fit perfect first shot. Headers clear nice, motor mounts were good.....overall I am pretty impressed. Hopefully the rest of it goes this smooth. Once I get moved I will mock up the rest and start doing body work.

Hell of a stance with the motor in it.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Yeah, it's mostly A body guys that complaing about fitment issues. Keep posting pics with your progress, looking good!!

 

[lxmodguy]

It should run really good. I wish I could have stuck with the Gen3 motor in my 64. It just wasnt in the cards I guess. I will live vicariously though yours. You probably have the hooks ups on stuff, but if you need anything let me know. I will help any way I can

 

[Hemi31]

Thanks man. At this point I have most of what I need short of the harness and yeah, I got a guy....lol. The worst part will be the body work that the previous owner screwed up.

 

[lxmodguy]

Fortunately for me that is the one issue I haven't had. I found a virgin in the original paint and interior. I am the first A-hole to cut her up and make her mine

 

[5.7 hemi]

Yep, cant argue with that....lol!!!!

 

[Gpuller]

Like the stance! Should be a fun ride.

 

[HemiAlex]

Looks slow.

 

[Hemi31]

ok so back on this. I wound up putting the car on the back burner for the last 2 years. The 426 and Apaches wound up back in my 300C. I built a pretty ridiculous aluminum 449 for it instead. The shortblock is finally done and will be getting picked up at Billy Briggs Racing Engines this week. The block is 3/4 filled,15:1 compression, billet 6 bolt mains with 1/2" studs, K1 rotator and Diamond pistons. Cam is 265/273 duration @ .050 and went to an aftermarket Thitek head with 2.25 intake and 1.7 exhaust valves, the Wilson intake is still going on top with a 100mm throttle body and have added a dry sump to the bottom with motor plates front and back. Looking for 800-850 at the crank and 1000-1100 on dope. First order of business is getting the cage certified, motor plates set up and plumbing run so I can blow it apart for the body shop;

 

[lxmodguy]

ok so back on this. I wound up putting the car on the back burner for the last 2 years. The 426 and Apaches wound up back in my 300C. I built a pretty ridiculous aluminum 449 for it instead. The shortblock is finally done and will be getting picked up at Billy Briggs Racing Engines this week. The block is 3/4 filled,15:1 compression, billet 6 bolt mains with 1/2" studs, K1 rotator and Diamond pistons. Cam is 265/273 duration @ .050 and went to an aftermarket Thitek head with 2.25 intake and 1.7 exhaust valves, the Wilson intake is still going on top with a 100mm throttle body and have added a dry sump to the bottom with motor plates front and back. Looking for 800-850 at the crank and 1000-1100 on dope. First order of business is getting the cage certified, motor plates set up and plumbing run so I can blow it apart for the body shop;

At this rate you are going to finish before me. Dick

Can you imagine the looks we will get it we line these two up at the track and crank out a pair of 8.5's out of two gen3 powered old mopars