1968 Plymouth Satellite - Blackbird Project Reintroduction

[geoffreyj318]

introduced this project last year, but the birth of my first child has delayed any real work on the car. I am finally getting some time to work on it. The time delay did give me the chance to work out a plan. Here are the details.

Engine & Drivetrain:
* Rebuilt 318
* late model Magnum 5.2 heads and intake
* Megasquirt fuel injection
* Magnum 5.2 race headers
* forced induction, T3/T4 twin turbos
* GM 700R4 transmission with TCI adapter
* Mopar Sure-Grip differential

Chassis & Brakes
* XV Motorsports Body Stiffening system w/ engine compartment brace, laser cut subframe connectors, lower radiator support, firewall to shock tower brace.
* Mopar 0.96" torsion bars, Heavy Duty leaf springs
* 1-1/8" front, and 7/8" rear anti-sway bars
* polyurethane front and rear suspension rebuild kit
* SSBC front and rear disc brake kits
* Ruff Racing 280 black 18x8, 20x10 wheels

Body
* carbon fiber six-pack hood

Interior
* www.whitegauges.net white face gauge overlay
* 2000-2006 Pontiac Bonneville front and rear seats

Here is the starting point.





Here is the goal. Sorry about the grainy image.





Here are the wheels.