70 Dodge Charger - Viper powered. Project "Hiss"

[G_T]

I noticed my threads were scattered all over about the build of my Charger, so I'm going to consolidate here and update in one location. First, some launch point:

My web domain with stories of my Charger: http://v10mopar.com I think you'll enjoy the stories.

My thread on Charger.com - Charger boys seem to like the build: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/in...c,30342.0.html

My initial introduction here - Where all my $ problems began cause of y'all https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=15013

Discussion on Forgeline wheels that Frank helped with: https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=15014

Fun with Moser 60 / 14" Wilwood mockup: https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18171

Thread on Triangulated four-link: https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18200

Initial construction of air intakes: https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=15290



When I acquired my Charger (see my v10mopar domain for more info) it was originally equipped as a stripped down model:

Original Specs:

> 318-2bbl engine ~230 HP
> A904 Automatic transmission -column shift
> 8-1/4” Rear with 2.71:1 ratio
> Four wheel manual drum brakes
> Power steering
> Magnum 500 wheels
> Rally suspension option (basically upgraded T-bars and leafs, anti-sway bar).
> Rear window defroster
> Bench seats
> A/C
> AM Radio
> Plum Crazy Purple
> White vinyl top
> White Interior w/black carpet

Here are the current build specs:
> R/T Clone - badging, side scoops, tail stripe
> Plum Crazy Purple - no vinyl top
> Gen 3 Viper V10 ~550HP
> Tremec Viper Six Speed manual transmission
> Black interior - SRT-10 front seats. Everything else stock.
> OEM Console with Pistol Grip shifter and custom grips.
> Forgeline 18” 3-piece billet Wheels
> Wilwood 14” four wheel disk brakes 6 piston calipers in front, 4 in rear.
> RMS Alterkation Front suspension with power steering 1.25” sway bar, 550 lb coilover QA1 shocks
> Moser 60 narrowed rear, 3.73:1 ratio, Truetrac, 35 spline axles, Aluminum support cover, billet yoke.
> RMS Street-Lynx triangulated 4-link rear suspension 220lb Coilover QA1 shocks
> Frame Connectors, boxed frame rails.
> Torque Boxes front & Back
> XV Motorsports lower radiator and shock tower frame supports.
> Full set of Autometer Sport Comp II gauges.
> Flaming river tilt steering column
> Tons of small modifications to make everything work...

Body mods are minor, essentially removing the vinyl top and the removal of the roof and a-piller rain channels to give it a more modern appearance.

The car will look essentially like the attached pic - except with the Forgelines. Haven't decided if I will do anything special with the paint yet.

[joe440]

badass project, goodluck

[GHOSTDANCER]

Just got done reading about your accident over on the charger forum. Glad to hear your making a good recovery. How is the progress coming

[elitecustombody]

How is your arm? What's the current state the car is in?

[G_T]

Thanks folks... Arm is 100% now. Took about 6 months for full recovery. Project Hiss is currently in storage/hibernation until spring/summer. I did pick up the ISIS multiplexing system for it - i'll be playing with the wiring diagrams and such to keep me occupied (lots of thought goes into it).

One stumbling block/challenge i have is what to do about switches. I have no issue replacing the factory switches, but finding a vendor with quality items that have a "muscle car" look vs "european" is a challenge... any suggestions? With the Isis system, i can pretty much use anything.

The most difficult piece is the dimmer thumb wheel. I really like this arrangement, but can find no decent aftermarket unit... I can find the gm type of rotary knob - but i prefer not to use this... this switch has to match and look like it fits with the rest.

[71dusterjon]

this will be a good build. just added a srt10 ram regular cab (paxton supercharged) to my 71 duster.