Its going to be ashame to cover up all that metal work, I would figure out how to do everything in Plexi to show the frame work it is just sick. Love the work. We have got to get you a set of custom hinges for this thing. Its just crazy sick

Dude.....that intake is gonna be awesome :wow:

Hi!

I'm simply amazed at the skill you guys have and simply :bow: in respect.

Looking forward to future pictures of the car...

//Sven

TJ
I love this car......its gonna make mine look like a beater :)

I'd love to talk to you about the turbo and intake you guys are using....any chance I can steal the design :)

You can PM me with anything you'd like to keep behind closed doors (specs and prices etc) I'd love to pick your brain and learn form what you guys have planned out. There arent many resources for turbo 6.1 HEMIs so we need to stick together...

Ned

There will be some pretty cool 6.1 liter Hemi stuff coming out as a result of this build.

As said - such ashame to cover up all that metal work!! Cars in raw form like that just look killer!! You guys do top notch work:thumbsup:

When is the scheduled completion date?

Brent

TJ, all is looking good! The intake will be sweet...Bob is doing a great job with the design work! Congrats on making progress while working on customer cars!! :cheers:

Thanks Anthony :cool:

Progress isn't cheap though...

Sparco Modena's arrived today (better pics soon)

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5...ates014rz2.jpg

And a picture of one of the stainless CNC machined T4 flanges (again, better pics soon)

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I lovin the updates - keep them coming

ps - are you guy's planning on putting a back seat in this car ??

You are correct - we met near the Optima booth. Been following the build. Very nice!! Look forward to seeing it in person.

try this again

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Couple more of the turbos with the ADE flanges.

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Working on the headers. Cone Engineering's header alignment tools come in handy-

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I really like this car. Thanks for the nice updates. Motor setup looks sick!

Bob from Automotive Design Engineering put his digitizing equipment to work. The waterneck protrudes up above the intake flanges on the heads, and the design of the dual throttle body intake is very low. Bob will input these points into the 3D model to check for clearance issues, etc.

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Another from the front (including a shot of the custom dash)
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Oil pan in the works also

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Picture of the oil pan flange coming together

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www.americanautowire.com

We are using their Highway 22 modular wiring harness kit and trunk mounted battery kit.

The HWY 22 kit includes:
-2 power circuits supported through 15 fuses and 1 circuit breaker
-Battery and accessory power tap studs provided for system expansion
-Panel protected with a 175 amp Mega-Fuse junction block with a 8 gauge panel feed wire
-Nylon mechanically secured panel containing secondary push-back locks, has a 7-1/2” x 4-1/2” footprint, 3-3/8” in height, and mounted on a (G10) non-conductive epoxy base
-All power buss bars are constructed of 6 gauge copper
-All wires are constructed from heat resistant (-60F- +275F)
-GXL heavy-wall wire with laser printed circuit identification every 2 inches
-Color coded wires for ease of installation
-All power circuits wires are 12 gauge constructed
-New front loaded vibration proof self- locking (Hooke’s Law) screw down terminal connection
-Dedicated battery and ignition circuits for electronic fuel injection (EFI) Kit contains 3 relays (Horn, Turn Signal & 40 amp Electric Fan or Fuel Pump)
-Turn signal and hazard flasher circuits provided
-8 gauge alternator feed wire provided
-The kit is set-up for a GM “SI” internally regulated alternator or GM 1-wire
-Alternator diode is also provided
-Kit includes 3 (In-dash Ignition, Headlight & Alum. Knob and Floor Dimmer) switches
-GM in-column ignition switch connectors provided, along with 3-7/8” GM steering column connectors with male and female terminals
-Plugs directly most 69-74 GM column and most aftermarket steering columns or use the terminals and connector provided to mate to any column
-Spare circuits available (for power windows, locks, cruise, etc.).
-Engine compartment (oil pressure, water temp, tach, starter, neutral safety, brake switch, ignition switch, distributor (GM HEI or Points), coil, main power and alternator)
-Chassis wiring (fuel pump, electric fan, headlights, running lights, brake lights, 3rd brake lt., directional, license plate, radio, heat & AC, and wipers)
-Full color schematic of overall vehicle wiring along with individual harness subkit instructions for trouble-free installation.

http://www.americanautowire.com/High...iles/hwy22.jpg

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Another with the trunk mount battery kit

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Couple more header "in process" pics.

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A shot of the merge collector bullets that are included in Cone Engineering's collector kits. Cone will also pre-weld the bullets for a nominal fee.

Before (Individual vanes with provided assembly tool)
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After
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WOW, that rig is looking good. I know the feeling of 10lbs of crap in a 5 pound bag. that thing is gonna be tight.


When are you going to Columbus, we have talked about dinner at Damons steakhouse thursday night for those that can make it.

Rodger

My flight from Bako was only 397. And hotel was pretty easy at the Holiday Inn. There are ton of us the Holiday in near the host hotel.

Well Email me with you number we should hangout it is always a fun weekend.

Rodger

I waited too long (no vacancy at near by holiday inn's), so the "America's Best Value Inn Columbus North" will have to do. :_paranoid

Dfinitely looking forward to taking a break (working on my farmer tan). I will send you a pm.

:thumbsup:

great build man :hail:

You didn't just say that right.
When are you guys ever working? sheesh I wish i had your work schedule, makes working at bank seem like its long hours

Speaking of work and work schedule... How about posting up the drawings of the updated intake and oil pan??

:unibrow:

I really love the custom dash it's awesome

Looking great, TJ! You guys are making great progress and the headers are going to look like jewelry!

Looking forward to seeing you guys in Columbus.

I need to add more smilies just for your project, TJ. :D :bow: :bow:

Updates - KRC Aluminum Pump w/serpentine pulley & 4" crank pulley

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Crank pulley after some machine time....
front
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back -
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Ready for Tim's crankshaft adapter...

Crank shaft adapter sequence

Mounting holes drilled/tapped on the rotary table after OD turned to correct diameter
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Machining correct ID
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Pulley and adapter assembled onto the backside of the ATI hub
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Back on the engine with the ATI Super Damper in place...

Yes, there's clearance. :)

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With the steering rack in

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One more - the 12 point bolts will be changed to a low head cap screw.

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I Ka Rum Baaaaaaaa - Sweeeeeettttt

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Awesome

Hey Guys!

Great meeting you at the show!:)

John

Columbus
 

It was great talking to you guys in Columbus.

Keep up the great work on your build! I'll post some of the conv Nova once it is a little further along.

--Eric

Thanks to Liz & the crew at Popular Hot Rodding for including the Challenger in September's "under construction" section.

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No Tim Haden's here, but the pictures, Jason's rendering, text, etc. look great.

very cool
 

very cool build...
nice press this month..:thumbsup:

radrambler

Good running into you guys.... we are probably comming to Pyuallup well see you there

The car isn't even done yet and it is already famous!!!!!:D Congrats on the article!! You guys deserve it!

Quick update-

Stainless header flanges (designed by ADE) should be here on Monday. They will be pretty hard to see when installed in the car, but will be a nice touch when the engine is on display at SEMA this year.

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/998...tflangeoi7.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/7...langelrck6.jpg

-8 Fuel rails are done also - thanks Bob!

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/9...ates022ol7.jpg

www.automotivedesigneng.com

CAD drawing of the fuel rail-

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/2695/fuelrailej6.jpg

I love those cad drawings.

Keep up the updates.

Congrats guys!! Car is coming out awesome. Like the article said - Kind of shame to cover all the metal work with paint. You guys do top notch work. When it comes to round tube chassis', not sure who is more talented with the bender - you guys or Ironworks. Two extremely tough acts to follow in that dept. Look forward to seeing it done.

Brent