Hemi Update

[zupanj]

Aurrrgh! I just tried to see how the radiator fits and ran into another issue. The center to center distance between the radiator bolts is 24 5/8 inches and the center to center distance between the radiator mount holes is 24 1/4 inches. Wouldn't you just know it. I bought the radiator from US Radiator out of California. I chose them because they put baffles in the tanks to make a triple flow radiator. I figured this would keep the engine cool even with a 22 inch radiator. I hope they don't give me too much grief. I bought it in May but just tried to install it today. Other than fit it is a nice piece.

Jack

 

[Hoosier Bird]

Looking great.........just be patient......

 

[zupanj]

Three inches shorter. I think this is about right.

Jack

 

[Roadcuda]

Three inches shorter. I think this is about right.

Jack

That looks much better Jack!

 

[69hemibeep]

Looks great Jack

 

[69hemibeep]

Jack the stock carb linkage is going to fall way short. The center is threaded in opposite directions like a turn buckle, you might find a way to extend one!

 

[mcmopar]

The tips look perfect!

 

[george68hemirr]

jack....sweet looking job....thats the way i did my tips.....are you happy with the TTI??

 

[Basketcase]

The tips look perfect!

that looks great!

 

[zupanj]

George,

I'm really impressed with the tti system. I was surprised at how easy it went together and how well everything fit. I didn't need any help except for a moment when I had my stepson help me lift the front part of the system to bolt up the reducers. It was too heavy to handle with one hand. This is really heavy duty stuff. Other than that it was a piece of cake.

Jack

 

[george68hemirr]

George,

I'm really impressed with the tti system. I was surprised at how easy it went together and how well everything fit. I didn't need any help except for a moment when I had my stepson help me lift the front part of the system to bolt up the reducers. It was too heavy to handle with one hand. This is really heavy duty stuff. Other than that it was a piece of cake.

Jack

its pricey but really worth it for the quality and ease of putting it together and lasts for years instead of some cheap crap....i wouldnt steer you wrong ,jack

 

[zupanj]

Well I spoke to US Radiator a couple of times. I got the impression they had this issue with Mopars before, like there may be several different brackets used for no apparent reason. Anyway they are sending me a couple of brackets and I will had a local shop change them out. The only issue is this will delay me by a couple of weeks. I'm so close now that I'm getting itchy. I should have test fit the radiator two months ago but it never occurred to me that it wouldn't fit.

Jack

 

[george68hemirr]

Well I spoke to US Radiator a couple of times. I got the impression they had this issue with Mopars before, like there may be several different brackets used for no apparent reason. Anyway they are sending me a couple of brackets and I will had a local shop change them out. The only issue is this will delay me by a couple of weeks. I'm so close now that I'm getting itchy. I should have test fit the radiator two months ago but it never occurred to me that it wouldn't fit.

Jack

you cant just go to home depot and pick up some aluminum angle and fab it yourself??

 

[zupanj]

Sure I could put something together but that is not what I want on this car. I've been at this a while so another week won't kill me.

Jack

 

[zupanj]

I am making progress. Everything is put together now except for the radiator. I had to grind a bit off of the battery tray to get it to clear those humongous valve covers. That went pretty well. I had visions of installing a rear battery setup for a while. Should have the cooling taken care of this week and will fire it up. Oh boy! I can't wait.

Jack

 

[zupanj]

Here is a picture of the heater nipples. I am not sure if I can hook that up.

 

[Roadcuda]

Jack, you realize that pictures won't cut it on the start up. We will need SOUND!

 

[mcmopar]

I would think not...

 

[zupanj]

I willl try to provide a video if I can. I am coming up to my greatest fear, that after all this work the engine won't start and there is something wrong with it. I don't think this is rational but it's been in the back of my mind from the beginning of the project.

 

[Hoosier Bird]

I willl try to provide a video if I can. I am coming up to my greatest fear, that after all this work the engine won't start and there is something wrong with it. I don't think this is rational but it's been in the back of my mind from the beginning of the project.

Same thing in the back of my mind. I keep wondering if I torqued all the mains and rod caps.......... :brickwall: I'm sure all will go well on both projects. Yours looks awesome, by the way. Are your valve covers bigger than stock? I sure think your heater will be a no go.........good luck........