Hey guys, Many of you may be familiar with the flat black charger we built for the Spring Festival back in March. It's back for more. We're pulling it apart and going a bit crazier. We're setting this car up for road racing more than straight line, but it'll be a hybrid. I'll be updating the posts with pics, but wanted to start sharing some photos along the way.... We've been working on the 6-speed conversion and it's going pretty smoothly. Not without some small hiccups along the way, but what project doesn't? Many of these parts are custom fabricated parts done here at the shop. Some are one-off, some will be or are a part of our product line. Here's a few starter pics and again, we'll be updating through the whole build. Below is a list of everything that will be going into the car through the winter.♦ I'm sure we'll be adding more to the list as we move forward. Detailed Build list: Engine/Exhaust: 9.5:1 426 SP stage 4 cam SP stage 3 heads SP 87 mm t-body RDP twinscrew SP Carbon intake system SP custom intercooler SP hi-flow rails ATI 17% OD Moroso Oil Pan Moroso Valve covers SP Overflow tank FORD 60lb injectors Stage 2 fuel pump MSD Boostapump SP custom Mid-length headers SP Custom Catback 160 t-stat SP Phenolic Spacers SP Hi-Capacity Radiator Meziere electric water pump SP power steering cooler Fire Suppression System Transmission: TR6060 6 speed RAM Street Dual Clutch RAM light weight fly wheel Short throw shifter SP Short shift rod Drivetrain: BB 8.8 rearend BB halfshafts Custom 1-pc Driveshaft SP Driveshaft loop (for 1 piece DS only) Suspension/Brakes: SP custom KW Clubsport SP Chubby Pro sway bars system SP Adjustable end links SP Solid mount bushings SP Custom chassis brace SP Stiffie (stainless steel) front strut bar SP ¾ moly cage with dual heim rear strut Fully detailed undercarriage (chrome, polish, powder) 15.5†Brembo 6 piston monoblock front 15.0†Brembo 4 piston monoblock rear Full ceramic pad set SP extended studs w/ open-end lugs Exterior: SP Carbon Diffuser SP Carbon/Aluminum Splitter SP Custom Fab Fender Flare SP Carbon Mirrors SP Carbon Window Diffuser SP Carbon Grill shell w/ custom mesh SP Carbon Track Spoiler Carbon Hood Carbon Decklid Suede Black basecoat Tinted tails/head/fog SP Badges SP Forged “Solo†wheels 20x9 / 20x10 Bridgestone Potenza tires Interior: SP ¾ moly cage SP Custom console gauge pod STACK gauges (A/F, Boost, Fuel Pres) Custom OEM Gauge Cluster SP Short shift rod SP Billet racing pedals SP extinguisher kit Crow Racing harnesses Custom inlays Reworked Bolsters Suede headlinder/pillars ’08 black interior panels Custom pedal arms Custom center console The Charger after we finished SP Stage 2 July 2007 6-speed mock-up time Time to cut and weld.... Our radiator. Out with the old.
Here's a couple (before) pics. This is what it looked like last time we completed it. We actually finished it after a 8 month build in March of this year, but this is what it looked like before we just took it all apart. At Spring Festival 2009 Engine bay Spring Festival 2009
Updated pics We're back at it with "Big Ed" Here are some more pics. We've been cutting, welding, configuring wiring, the shifter location, etc. It's rolling along. Finally, a Charger with 3 pedals... We've done what we can with the dash in, now it's time to take the dash out. Measure once, cut twice? Something like that... Having a little fun. Time to start cutting and welding. Now to adapt the shifter, fab a new tunnel and configure ESP/BRAIN locations.
WOW, I would have left this car "AS IS" and got a different one to do your new build on.... JMO, 'cuz this one is really AWESOME! Shame to tear it apart and redo this particular ONE! Sure gonna be wild though!!!
We're moving along. Just finished the mock up of our interior mount for the shifter. Now we'll finish welding it and getting it ready for testing. For now we've thrown together a stock 6.1L with clutch and tranny. As soon as we get through tricking the ECU and bypassing the TCM, we'll try and throw it in gear, let the clutch out a bit and see if we're on track. If not, back to the boards. We'll get it... Custom Tunnel / Shifter mount
