Resurrecting A925

[A925guy]

Hello All,

Jimmy here. I just moved back to CT to save some money for the time being. I am apart of the young generation of Mopar fans, going to be 25 next Monday. Graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue in 2018. About a year ago I started working with Larry Shepard in Ohio while I was living in Indy to resurrect the A925.

The first part of the project completed was CT scanning for internal water passages and intake/exhaust ports without having to cut the heads apart. Cost about $5k. Next portion of the project will need to be splicing together all the digital info and turn it into a working CAD model. After that implement necessary modifications to tappet carrier and Head so the tappet carrier doesn't yield under stress like before. Can elaborate on that in future. After that, create a foundry model with all gating for the foundry's sand mold. Then that brings us to a working head pre-machining. Larry and I have worked out an agreement for machining and engine assembly.

Many Thanks,

Jimmy

 

[BeepBeepRR]

For us people that have no idea what you are talking about. Here is an article on the subject.
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/return-dohc-426-hemi/

 

[sxarnold]

I think you underestimate the Mopar community and believe there would indeed be a market for a re-issue of this motor if it were to be successfully reverse engineered and made available.

 

[polywideblock]

g'day from Australia

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome

 

[Budnicks]

welcome

I'd love someone's/anyone's help to fund
"my 1500hp low deck alum. Hemi project for me too"

 

[BeepBeepRR]

I think its a good idea. However your very first post was here to ask for backing on a project you have. Not saying you aren't sincere in your attempt at this. But there are tons of guys in Mumbai out to get you.. This would be a pretty cool thing but I wouldn't expect a ton of donations at this point.. Hell I have a project 383 that needs a cam and lifters... Maybe I should start a go fund me. However, you can start a kickstarter campaign and get backing that way. Or possibly a go fund me. Just not sure that people are willing to pony up money to an unknown person, again not saying you aren't sincere in your attempt. Good luck with the project.

 

[Cranky]

For us people that have no idea what you are talking about. Here is an article on the subject.
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/return-dohc-426-hemi/
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There's some info on Hotrod.com too. Thing is, this mewbie here is trying to climb a barkless tree imo.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Maybe you should talk with Larry Shepard to post more about the project. Seen him posting A925 head for sale several times on ebay.

 

[toolmanmike]

There's some info on Hotrod.com too. Thing is, this mewbie here is trying to climb a barkless tree imo.

And asking us to donate to the cause.

 

[A925guy]

Figured such. Thanks for the feedback guys. How does one kill a thread they created?

 

[BeepBeepRR]

Well, don't be discouraged.. I just think in this day and time people are skeptical of anything that may end up being a scam.. I think you should present some of your information and see where it gets you. If you think about it anyone can say anything.

 

[Hey-O]

Welcome from Missouri!! Young guns are always welcome!!

 

[Cranky]

Maybe you should talk with Larry Shepard to post more about the project. Seen him posting A925 head for sale several times on ebay.

That's a thought.

Figured such. Thanks for the feedback guys. How does one kill a thread they created?

Really don't see a need to kill the thread but I think Fran has a good idea......

Well, don't be discouraged.. I just think in this day and time people are skeptical of anything that may end up being a scam.. I think you should present some of your information and see where it gets you. If you think about it anyone can say anything.

Yup....

 

[A925guy]

That's a thought.

Really don't see a need to kill the thread but I think Fran has a good idea......

Yup....

Alright guys, thanks for the feedback. Hes at the race track this weekend so will call him on monday.

 

[A925guy]

Well, don't be discouraged.. I just think in this day and time people are skeptical of anything that may end up being a scam.. I think you should present some of your information and see where it gets you. If you think about it anyone can say anything.

I've presented some info above, what in addition would you all recommend?

 

[Darter6]

I'm a member of the "Broke *** Boy's Club"
I'd help if I could but my pockets aren't deep.
More like I ain't got no pockets.

 

[Hey-O]

I've presented some info above, what in addition would you all recommend?

How about some marketing research, cost analysis and tell me again how this can benefit those that pony up. At this stage in the automotive industry less time is spent going back and a lot more time going forward, without the combustion engine. It sounds great to me, but me, you and who!! In my opinion you need more pen to paper before looking for money for you.

 

[A925guy]

How about some marketing research, cost analysis and tell me again how this can benefit those that pony up. At this stage in the automotive industry less time is spent going back and a lot more time going forward, without the combustion engine. It sounds great to me, but me, you and who!! In my opinion you need more pen to paper before looking for money for you.

This is a Mopar project for the enthusiasm and legacy of Mopar, not for a business investment there is really no potential for ROI and profit, let alone break even. Demand for a motor like this would be real low, nothing to make money off of. The goal of the project is to accomplish what wasn't done then.

If you have a love of Mopar then this is the project for you!

 

[Hey-O]

How about PATENT PENDING" status on the heads that already exists.