Winter Projects

Cudajason · November 05, 2020, 09:37:15 AM

Quote from: Burdar on November 05, 2020, 08:29:08 AM
QuoteAlso debating replacing aluminum intake with the original one so I can go back to the original hood. Current intake is an Eddy RPM and the air filter is four inches high so the hood has a big scoop on it. I think I like the look of the original hood better but to use it I either need to use a lower intake or a smaller filter. Not sure if just a smaller filter will get me low enough.

Look at your air cleaner base and see where it sits on the carb. Some bases are raised, some are flush and some are dropped. If the area that sits on the carb is flush with the bottom of the air cleaner, you can install a dropped base to give you more room. That coupled with a shorter filter might give you enough clearance for the stock hood. I'd be looking into that before I spent good money on a new intake.

@blown motor I run a drop base cleaner on mine...you are welcome to borrow it and test fit it to your set up.

Jason

blown motor · November 05, 2020, 12:44:39 PM

I think it has a drop base on it. I'll have to check when I get home.

Burdar · November 05, 2020, 12:55:05 PM

With the hood up, run a string line from fender top to fender top across the engine compartment. That will give you a rough idea of how much you need to drop the air cleaner for clearance.

blown motor · November 05, 2020, 03:08:02 PM

Ya, I had thought of that Darren but I didn't know how accurate that is.

YellowThumper · November 05, 2020, 03:44:22 PM

Spots of clay will tell you everything you need to know.
This is my Mustang before hood closure. Place them where the cross bracing will be closer.
Have been doing all the same for my turbos and ducting.

dodj · November 08, 2020, 07:52:07 AM

Guess I won't do the carpet until I can cross the border again. Was going to order from Rock Auto but the shipping charge was going to be $130.

Claudia · November 09, 2020, 01:42:41 PM

I have a long list of smalls to finish up the Cuda but I am mainly planning to tackle my pole barn this winter (at least the doors) in hopes the Cuda will have a new place to rest next winter!

72hemi · November 11, 2020, 07:11:25 AM

I have a laundry list of projects to tackle on the Challenger. We shall see how many of them I get knocked off the list. Currently have the dash out of the car to restore it. I will also be installing dynamat on the interior and a vintage air kit since I have the dash out. We shall see where the available funds go from there. I also have some suspension upgrades to do, convert to power windows, maybe install FI Tech 6 Pack EFI. It never ends lol. I am documenting everything on my YouTube channel Life at Speed, link below is to the Challenger specific videos.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPjX_kHl1IQqD4NCCk5177cXMvnikjTnP

dodj · November 11, 2020, 09:20:57 AM

Quote from: dodj on November 08, 2020, 07:52:07 AM
Guess I won't do the carpet until I can cross the border again. Was going to order from Rock Auto but the shipping charge was going to be $130.

Summit has free shipping to Canada on orders over $250 so the carpet is back on the list.

Cudajason · November 11, 2020, 10:04:05 AM

Quote from: dodj on November 11, 2020, 09:20:57 AM
Quote from: dodj on November 08, 2020, 07:52:07 AM
Guess I won't do the carpet until I can cross the border again. Was going to order from Rock Auto but the shipping charge was going to be $130.
Summit has free shipping to Canada on orders over $250 so the carpet is back on the list.

Oh that is new!!!!

Topcat · November 20, 2020, 07:59:50 PM

Tommy the Chryco is sending me a new Shaker Bubble and filter.

Cudajason · February 23, 2021, 05:49:01 PM

Well I don't know about you guys, but I have not made much progress yet this winter.

I got some exhaust work done and practiced some welding, but need a lot more practice before I finish things up.

Now that the weather has hit a bit of a warm spell and I got a few parts in today, my motivation is coming back!

More parts coming tomorrow, so that should really get me going!

Cudajason · February 24, 2021, 02:36:54 PM

More parts in today!

Nothing like a big box of parts to brighten the day!

The QA1 adjustable strut rods are the highlight. Not sure what I was expecting, but these are very beefy and just overall impresive!

Scooter · February 24, 2021, 02:44:17 PM

"Winter"? Don't think it's hit yet. Heck it's at least 70 and sunny here right now. I was planning on pulling the door cards and replacing the window roller hardware, fuzzies and rubbers but it's just been too nice to pull anything apart. It's in the shop for alignment today and I'm looking to get some new radials on it soon.

FWIW... you will really thank yourself for getting those QA1's... I have the same on all 4 corners and lovem.

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