1968 Charger 5.7 Build

[Dreamcatcher]

All good to know info. My 6.1 had the dipstick on the right side and entered the pan. There is a provision in the left side of the block for a dipstick. Did the truck use that provision? PM me when you plan a trip to the area.

Now were getting somewhere lol. Both my hemi engines are truck engines. And of course as luck would have it I am blessed with an 03 and an 05 so computer wise I am not where I need to be. And I was wondering if anyone had made their own mounts (from Kb67's other post) I have made a lot of motor mounts in the past and I have both trucks and their both complete so have a lot to work with. My 05 is 4x4 so that transmission is of no use unless I want to change the tail shaft.

 

[5.7 hemi]

@00 bucks or so and the tail shaft can be converted to 2wd. Save some time and get the mounts from TTI.

 

[kb67mopar]

All good to know info. My 6.1 had the dipstick on the right side and entered the pan. There is a provision in the left side of the block for a dipstick. Did the truck use that provision? PM me when you plan a trip to the area.

This is the only image I have on hand. But I think it runs down the right hand side of the block. I didn't have any trouble with any interference or anything. It still shows an appropriate fill level.

Next time I head that way I'll have to send you a message.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

I drove my donor truck down off the hill today. Been up there for over a year and it started right up and drove down just fine. I am ready to start pulling it apart this week.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

This is the only image I have on hand. But I think it runs down the right hand side of the block. I didn't have any trouble with any interference or anything. It still shows an appropriate fill level.

Next time I head that way I'll have to send you a message.

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That sits in there sweet. What k frame do you have. Very nice!

 

[kb67mopar]

That sits in there sweet. What k frame do you have. Very nice!

I had a stock v8 k frame but I cut off the mounts and made my own. if you want to look in the restorations my thread is called 1967 Coronet Deluxe. A quick search should bring it up. They are on something like page 6.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

What are you guys using to pull the hemi engines out. I have several units for pulling different engines. But I cant see any place on this engine that looks like a good place to hook on. Not to mention that the engine sits back under the cowl and don't look like it could be picked up very far. I wanted to pull the engine and transmission in one unit but don't see that happening.
Thanks

 

[Sixpactogo]

I'm not sure about the 5.7 but on the 6.1, you need to pull the intake. Mopar has a tool that mounts on two holes provided in the top of the block. I don't have that tool so I used some holes on each end of the heads.
Here are some pics. The green arrow show the mounting holes for the factory tool.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

Kind of something I did not want to do but yeah sounds like I will have to do the same thing. At least the whole front end came off the truck so it is a straight shot out. Thanks for the help.

 

[Sixpactogo]

Kind of something I did not want to do but yeah sounds like I will have to do the same thing. At least the whole front end came off the truck so it is a straight shot out. Thanks for the help.

Maybe you can rig something up on the exhaust manifolds to pull the engine.

 

[kb67mopar]

I made some plates that bolted where the intake was...used all 10 bolts and lifted from the center of the valley.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

@00 bucks or so and the tail shaft can be converted to 2wd. Save some time and get the mounts from TTI.

With TTI mounts I think you have to use their headers. I absolutely wont have headers on my car. Fact is that would be the end of my build. I hate headers on anything. I thought the truck manifolds would be workable.

 

[SRT-440]

I didn't remove my intake on my 6.1. put a bolt on passenger side head and a bolt on driver side head (front and back). Lifted it several times test fitting.

 

[SRT-440]

727 was attached also. Been driving my car for over a year so no problems.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

My only issue seems to be how far back the engine sits under the cowl as far as getting it out of the truck.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Pull the radiator and fan, you'll have enough room at that point. The reason the V8's sit back is because of the Cummins diesel is longer than the V8's.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

I didn't remove my intake on my 6.1. put a bolt on passenger side head and a bolt on driver side head (front and back). Lifted it several times test fitting.

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Must be different between the 6.1 and 5.7 mine has no holes in the heads. And it is so far back under the cowl I don't think that would work. I tried all day to figure out something. I cant even get my hand in to feel the top bell housing bolts. There up against the fire wall. So not even sure I can separate the transmission and engine. And I don't think there is any point on this engine strong enough to pick the engine and transmission together. Kind of stumped at this point.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Use a couple of straps to cradle the motor and you'll be fine.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

Well the deed is done. I got the engine out in one piece with transmission. But I have to say I have pulled countless engines in my 60 years. I have NEVER worked so hard to get one out. Now the fun can begin. Fitting and modifying to get it in the charger. I was told the 5.7 weighs less than the 440. But that massive transmission more than makes up the difference lol.

 

[5.7 hemi]

That extra weight of the trans will be low and in the center of the car, great for handling. The 5.7 does weigh less than a 440, almost as much as an all iron small block.