71 Charger Superbee Tribute/Restomod Build

[70chall440]

Spent a fair bit of time making a TB adapter. I am definitely not a machinist but I can make a lot of chips... LOL. I am satisfied with the result although I would do it differently if I were to do it again. I made it to accept both a stock 5.7 TB as well as the factory O ring (is actually not an O ring, more of a rubber seal).

I still need to do a little work on it but I am close to being done. I made it out of 6061 so I think it should be fine.

 

[70chall440]

I finally got the TB adapter done and installed, it definitely made a difference as the hood closes and the AG door does not touch the air cleaner any more.. YAY!!!

 

[eldubb440]

little victories.....

 

[70chall440]

little victories.....

Exactly!!

 

[70chall440]

The car moved on its own for the first time today... it was not happy but it did it.

The BAD:
- The engine didn't want to idle for quite awhile and I had to keep it running with the pedal
- The clutch needs to be re-bled as I had to pump the crap out of the pedal to get it into gear.
- It still has a fuel leak after stopping 3 others
- The lights are not working currently

The GOOD:
- PS and brakes seem to work good (home made hydroboost)
- The engine eventually decided to idle (after I moved the car to where I wanted it)
- It has ALOT of power and will be a blast to drive
- Sounds awesome
- The DD is coming around (I am working with it to set it up)

I have to replace a water pump on a 97 Chrysler 3.5 tomorrow so the Charger will have to wait.

 

[70chall440]

In case anyone wants to hear it run. I know that the AFR is jacked up, not sure what is happening there. The exhaust is 2.5" Flowmaster 304 stainless builders kit and Flowmaster mufflers.