My "new" SRT with 45k miles.

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  1. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    I was thinking back over the past year and realized that pretty much my entire driveline (except the transmission) was replaced this year. I've got a "new" car with 45k miles on the clock.

    Over the past year, I've (meaning me, MOL, Cam, and sdcarguy) installed:
    new forged short block
    refreshed heads
    BT valve covers
    builder bill flex plate
    09 driveshaft
    09 Getrag diff
    09 axles/hubs and longer wheel studs
    new wheels
    new control arms
    new tension struts
    new end links

    What a year! and my bank account shows that I've been busy. :(
     
  2. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Yee haw.

    Yea, I have 47K miles on everything BUT the motor. Motor as 4K miles. :)

    Nice job Adam.
     
  3. NOTPAID4

    NOTPAID4 Platinum Supporting Member

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    Hmmm, mine is still kinda new.... only has 8,200 original miles on a 06 MSRT8!
     
  4. Dookie

    Dookie Foe twenny sics

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    That some kinda record for you? :whistle:

    look at it like this...at least you have some worth and value in the upgrades you've done. Should last a very long time now without breakage...money well spent IMO.
     
  5. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    haha I am pretty sure you aren't too far behind me? :baby:
     
  6. MOL

    MOL SHOW & PERFORMANCE

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    where are the pics of the new bov
     
  7. Hemi31

    Hemi31 [email protected]

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    I know how you feel Adam.60k on the body and everything else is new or rebuilt.
     
  8. StevoSRT

    StevoSRT Moderator

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    I have 18k on the car...4k on the motor...and a SHR Trans coming in the spring :)...new axles...LSD....

    like buying a new car again...and costs as much too! lol
     
  9. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    I forgot to take some, I wanted to get it done and go to dinner. :whistle:
     
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    StevoSRT Moderator

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    How are you liking it so far...

    how was fitting it in there? lol
     
  11. MOL

    MOL SHOW & PERFORMANCE

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    THE FIT WAS A BREEZE.:grin:
     
  12. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    Now that the car has learned it, I like it. It was pretty hairy at first though.

    I put it where you mentioned you wanted to move yours to. Its on the fender side of the straight pipe, right in front of the coolant tank. I'll try and take a pic tonight, but it will be dark so no promises on quality.
     
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  13. StevoSRT

    StevoSRT Moderator

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    good stuff buddy!
     
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    HalV48 They Call Me Patron

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    I think my car has 22K on it. 1k on motor, 500 miles on tires.
     
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    HEMI911 Platinum Supporting Member

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    Mine has 12,800, 1,300 on the engine.
     
  16. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    Here are the pics Seveo:
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    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Nice fitment, Adam.

    I would have done something different with the vacuum line though. Or was that not an option? Is the vacuum fitting not movable?
     
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    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    It can't go under the valve because one of the blower belts is there. I will probably move it between the coolant bottle and valve, but its pretty close and I don't want it to get pinched.

    I'm going to re-do all of my vacuum lines soon. I want to get them all the same size and use brass "T" fittings all around. I'll probably reroute it then.
     
  19. NOTPAID4

    NOTPAID4 Platinum Supporting Member

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    WOW, that's nice but it sure is tight in there.

    I took a picture of my mileage yesterday on my 06 Mag SRT....
    I lied earlier when I said I had 8,200 miles ~ LOL ~
    [​IMG]
     
  20. StevoSRT

    StevoSRT Moderator

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    looks good buddy...looks like you did the smart thing and mounted it more towards the middle of that pipe...defiantly helps the fitment...mines a little further down so its more of a PITA to get in good spot....does yorus rub at all on the hood?