Mopar_mark - HEMI CUDA Part II

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Thu Sep 15, 11 10:15 pm

Great day out, won't be long now mate bet ya can't wait (I no I can't)

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Thu Sep 15, 11 10:20 pm

sublimemike wrote:what do you reckon the car will weigh in at Mark?

Not sure yet Mike,

Previously Blown set up was;

Total Weight: 2482 lb's
Rear Weight: 1164 lb's (46.9%)

Corner weights
611lb's 705lb's

651lb's 513lb's

I know Turbos are 57lb's each, need to weigh the blower to find out the difference

Intercooler weighs 50lb's (I think thats what it was)

Should save some weight with inlet, struts ?

I will weigh & get corner weights when all done

db · Post by db » Thu Sep 15, 11 10:24 pm

Great work as usual!
Is the airflow out of the back of the rad not restricted by the shroud?

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Thu Sep 15, 11 10:31 pm

db wrote:Great work as usual!
Is the airflow out of the back of the rad not restricted by the shroud?

The fan will mount in the hole of the shroud, shroud will help fan to pull air better.
I'm hoping this time, cooling will not be an issue. Although it was OK before, I used to get nervous in traffic, partially due to digital temp read out.

When a regular temp gauge needle moves towards the high, it seems less stressful than seeing temps raise constantly in 1 degree increments

db · Post by db » Thu Sep 15, 11 11:57 pm

I find a bit of black insulation tape works wonders, though i did get the oil boiling the last time i did that...

See what you mean about the fan Mark but the usual shroud shape is more sorta funnel-shaped. I guess so long as it's sealed to the fan the depth makes no difference

Turnip · Post by **Turnip** » Sat Sep 17, 11 12:54 pm

mopar_mark wrote:
GTXJim wrote:Is that one of Mr Frosts hoods?
Yeah, Andy said I could use his mould

GTXJim wrote:Or a raised AAR hood?
Did consider that, just need to try one for size or get measurements from one

I have a 6" and 8" raised AAR hoods you can borrow to try if it helps

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Sun Sep 18, 11 12:55 pm

Turnip wrote:I have a 6" and 8" raised AAR hoods you can borrow to try if it helps

Many thanks, I will drop you a PM with regard to contact details, etc.
Cheers,
Mark . . .

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Wed Sep 21, 11 5:23 pm

Headers progressing well or should I say, Jon is progressing well, both sides nearly completed, EGT bosses to be added.

Even though they are Stainless, I will eventually get them coated to help reduce under hood temperatures.

Next step after completing headers, will be Turbo supports, then exhaust

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Wed Sep 21, 11 6:07 pm

you are a tool mark..

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Wed Sep 21, 11 7:10 pm

That is really coming on well I would love to come and see it as it progresses. That pipe work is excellent and looks great pity the body work will cover it all up. Have a look at red victors thread they had some very nice turbo supports and alot of orbs nice ideas on wiring and support bars.

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Thu Sep 22, 11 7:00 pm

Not long now,just need that bloody throttle body to turn up

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Thu Sep 22, 11 7:25 pm

Love the welding on those headers...wish I had a TIG

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Thu Sep 22, 11 10:17 pm

respect mark, thats looking soooooooooo cooooool

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Thu Sep 22, 11 10:33 pm

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mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Sep 23, 11 12:27 am

jerry wrote:Not long now,just need that bloody throttle body to turn up

Replacement Waste gates should be here Friday, supposedly T/Body will be sent Fedex & here in a couple of days, well thats the story today