gen 3 hemi swap in a j body?

[80mirada]

FMJ-bodies use the same engine mounts as late A-bodies, and late B-bodies. A straight swap is fairly easy for the Gen3 Hemi, Schumacher engine mounts http://www.manciniracing.com/tti57hestenm.html, will bolt the engine to the K-member, Hooker and TTI http://www.ttiexhaust.com/Category-ClassicHeaders/Subcategory/ccGenIII.htm make swap headers, and Milodon makes oil pans. The Gen3 uses an LA-engine bell housing patern. The flexplate is available form a number of sources too. The hardest part is controling the engine.

 

[80mirada]

Joe12459's swap on the othe rhand is awesome, and shows a lot of hard work and attention to detail.

 

[Joe12459]

Thanks for the pics of the front end. What set up for the rack/spindles/brakes is used with the alterktion?

The rack and spindles are included in the kit. I believed they're based on Ford spindles. There are a lot of options for brakes. I went with the Wilwood 4 piston kit.

 

[Joe12459]

A few more interior progress pics. It shouldn't be long now! Hopefully I'll be ready for Carlisle.

 

[Joe12459]

Joe12459's swap on the othe rhand is awesome, and shows a lot of hard work and attention to detail.

My biggest challenge was that I wanted to use the engine and trans, keep the computer controls, and not cut up the car in the process. I couldn't use conversion mounts on the stock K-frame without serious modification to the firewall and tunnel. This way, everything I added can be easily removed in the future. I did the same with the rest of the car. All of the Charger interior, HVAC and other parts I used were modified to fit the Mirada, not the other way around. It made for quite a challenge, but I think it was worth the hassle.

 

[Jack Meoff]

You're making serious progress.
This is truly a build for the books.

 

[MiradaMegacab]

You're making serious progress.
This is truly a build for the books.

X2, Joe12459 will you be at the Syracuse Nationals? 7-16 to 7-18? Or the Lake George show in Sept?
Id love to check out your car

 

[Joe12459]

X2, Joe12459 will you be at the Syracuse Nationals? 7-16 to 7-18? Or the Lake George show in Sept?
Id love to check out your car

I'm hoping to make it to Carlisle the weekend before Syracuse. I hadn't thought about much after that, but Syracuse sounds good. Do you know how to register? Lake George in September might be tough for me, but I may make it there.

 

[MiradaMegacab]

I register a year in advance for both shows, with RV camping. I also go to the Pocono NASCAR races in June and August, u can do a one day "park on my site" at any of these events. Plenty of drinking......lol

 

[Joe12459]

I register a year in advance for both shows, with RV camping. I also go to the Pocono NASCAR races in June and August, u can do a one day "park on my site" at any of these events. Plenty of drinking......lol

Hmmm, sounds tempting! I'll see if I can swing it.

 

[Monkeyed]

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A few more interior progress pics. It shouldn't be long now! Hopefully I'll be ready for Carlisle.

that is nothing short of amazing! :icon_pray:
The Dodge brothers would be proud :headbang:

 

[efriedrich]

very cool, please keep feeding us pics and updates

 

[80mirada]

Absolutely awesome, I hope to see it in person someday.

 

[Monkeyed]

I wonder if the OP has any idea what they started with their one and only posting here. :laughing3:

 

[Jack Meoff]

I wonder if the OP has any idea what they started with their one and only posting here. :laughing3:

Lol.....think we scared him off.

 

[Joe12459]

I guess we did kind of hijack his thread.

 

[Jack Meoff]

I guess we did kind of hijack his thread.

It's all good.
I don't think he's been back since.

 

[Joe12459]

Anyway, more pics coming soon.

 

[Jack Meoff]

Anyway, more pics coming soon.

Yes.......more pics!

Realistically the OP asked if anyone had done it.
I'd say you're providing a damn solid response to that question. :thumbsup:

 

[Joe12459]

This is true!