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  1. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Ive got the a couple days off from work this week so I'm hoping to get some more progress done then. So far I've got the 1/4 and rocker cut off the driversd side. I still need to get some adhesive and then I will be glueing and welding the new panels back on. I will try to get a step by step...
  2. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    I already posted this in my other thread, but since this has more information in it about the LS, k figured it would be fitting here as well. I made my first of hopefully many YouTube videos sitting the LS and G3 Hemi side by side and comparing parts and dimensions. Let me know what you think...
  3. Mason Coughlin

    Which Year Hemi To Pick For My Swap?

    Nice score on that Charger! I never get that lucky! I made a video comparing some of the differences and similarities of the LS and Hemi's, physically side by side. Hopefully someone will find the information interesting and useful!
  4. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Yes I am. And I've read where the remedy is typically thicker head gaskets. But it looks like since I'm going to have to buy new pistons anyways, maybe I have some options for compression ratio. Does anyone know the max static compression ratio for a 5.7 Hemi on 91 octane fuel? Obviously...
  5. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    So yesterday I went and got the Hemi. I found a 2004 Ram 1500 2wd at a local pick n pull with the 5.7. I got the engine, transmission, and harness from the Ram, then, in the same row was a 2009 Chrysler Aspen with the Eagle 5.7. We snagged the heads, valve covers and coil packs from it. When I...
  6. Mason Coughlin

    Which Year Hemi To Pick For My Swap?

    So I finally got out to the U Pull It yard today and grabbed my Hemi! I bought the 2004 5.7 and the 545RFE transmission. And unfortunately I figured out why it is there in the junkyard... Dropped the valve seat on cylinder #2 intake valve. I found this because I ripped the 04' heads off while I...
  7. Mason Coughlin

    Which Year Hemi To Pick For My Swap?

    Yup, I can buy the heads for like $45 a piece. Even if they need work, it's a bargain. The 09 PCM won't work because of the different number of teeth in the crankshaft reluctor, not to mention quiet a few of the sensors are different between the two different engines
  8. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Are you guys back in business? I really like the Hemi intake that you guys used to produce but they seem to be impossible to find anymore, even on the used market. Just wondering if something like that could be expected to return.
  9. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Thank you for the pics. That will be very helpful when it comes time to fabricate mine. This project was pushed aside all summer. Finally got concrete poured in the garage and while everything was emptied out, the car sat outside all summer while I was busy boating and motocross racing. Now...
  10. Mason Coughlin

    Which Year Hemi To Pick For My Swap?

    I watched a video about tearing a 545 down just in case I find out that it's smoked to see if it required special tools to tear apart. You'd think I would have remembered that the entire rear shaft just unbolts and comes out..... Thanks for the reminder! I guess I'm just so used to GM...
  11. Mason Coughlin

    Which Year Hemi To Pick For My Swap?

    Also, you may wonder why I'm saying away from the VVT engine. I find it ridiculous to spend $1500-$2000 on a PCM and harness to run an engine that I can sit down and modify the harness and PCM to work for my needs. If this is not possible with the VVT harness then I'm not interested in the...
  12. Mason Coughlin

    Which Year Hemi To Pick For My Swap?

    Hi gang. I haven't been very active in the past few months. My LS Swap in my 70' Swinger was put on hold, and now that I'm revisiting it, I've decided that the smarter choice is to run a Gen 3 Hemi. Our local Pick N Pull has several trucks with 5.7's available to choose from, so I need help...
  13. Mason Coughlin

    [FOR SALE] K Frame Splash Shields, Rear Shocks, and Transmission Crossmember

    Selling some stuff from tearing my 70' Swinger apart. First is the K frame splash shields. Little overspray from the previous owner's paint job, but no cracks or stress marks in the plastic. -SOLD Next is the transmission crossmember. Car had a 904 in it. Its straight with no rust -$20...
  14. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] Lokar Thottle and Kickdown Cable

    Selling the used throttle and kickdown cable from my 70' Dart Swinger. Car had a 318 and 904 Torqueflite. Not sure if the kickdown would work on a 727 or not. Cable is in good shape as well as the braid. $35 plus shipping to you. Thanks for looking!
  15. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] New In Box Bilstein Shocks

    I have a set of four Bilsteins by Race Car Dynamics shocks for sale. They were purchased for my 1970 Swinger but were never used and now I'm getting crazy and installing Corvette independent suspension. These are brand new in the boxes with hardware and decals, but the boxes are a little beat up...
  16. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    HemiDenny, I really appreciate your response. My plan was to build a custom K member, that way I have a solid place to mount the Mustang II steering rack without having to mangle some mounts onto the factory K member.
  17. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Haven't made much progress. I've been building another LS project for a buddy. Check out this sweet little 1998 C1500 Single cab, short box 2wd that's dropped a ways. Just did a 5.3/4L80E and a turbo in this. Alsmost finished up. Also, Classic Industries just received $2500 of my money. I...
  18. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] A Body 8 3/4 Rear Axle Complete

    I could probably ship it anywhere you'd like, but realize that shipping would be probably more than what the axle costs
  19. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] A Body 8 3/4 Rear Axle Complete

    I took some photos tonight. Everything that you see is included!
  20. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] A Body 8 3/4 Rear Axle Complete

    Still open to all offers, and like I said, I will ship this!
  21. Mason Coughlin

    Red Headed Stepchild-75 Swinger LSX Swap

    Awesome build. Glad to see i'm not the only one LSing one of these!!
  22. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Got some more progress done today. I got the 6 liter puller out of its hole and got my 5th Gen Camaro/ Pontiac G8 oil pan installed. Here's some pics comparing the standard deep truck oil pan next to the new pan. It's just over an inch shorter, half an inch thinner at the front near where the...
  23. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Just in case anyone was wondering about how I came to be with the Nissan transmission, here's some of the research I did with different transmission combinations I was interested in. I even included some of the Mopar transmissions if I had stuck with a newer 5.9 Dodge engine (which had actually...
  24. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    I will enjoy every bit of it. You guys were warned in the title about this swap, and if you are going to flame, then get out. I'm not doing this thread for me, I'm doing it to hopefully answer questions that other people in the future may have. LS swaps may be "over done" but isn't a big block...
  25. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    Well it comes down to 3 things: I can't afford Mopar parts. Sorry, but that's the truth. I've got too many other hobbies that I like to do that take priority over this project. I already stated in the into post that I am a Chevy guy at heart who fell in love with the looks of a Swinger (sounds...
  26. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] A Body 8 3/4 Rear Axle Complete

    Ouch. Indiana is quiet the drive. I could drive to the boarder of NY and PA though? That's a 4 hour drive for me but YES the axle is Small Bolt Pattern
  27. Mason Coughlin

    [SOLD] A Body 8 3/4 Rear Axle Complete

    Im selling the 8 3/4 from my 1970 Dart Swinger. The car originally had a 7 1/4 but when I got the car, the 8 3/4 was installed. It's complete brake to brake and will even include the shock mounts/spring pads, U bolts, parking brake cables, stainless steel brake lines and what ever you need. It...
  28. Mason Coughlin

    1970 Swinger Build Thread (PURISTS BEWARE)

    I need some opinions on the 8 3/4 rear end... some guys say it's comparable to Ford 9" strength and some guys say is only rated for 500hp. I talked to Moser about it a liyyle. The guy I spoke with said that with their alloy axles (which i need anyways to change bolt pattern) and a back brace it...
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