1968 Barracuda / Hellcat Redeye swap project
Absolutely, very well could be an issue and one I don't have any experience with. Add that an HC has an additional belt to drive the SC that adds depth to the FEAD setup, and it could be a problem. I would hope that if Holley is marketing their mounts to work with an HC in an A-Body, then they looked into it. But I'm not ready to believe they did.
At the same time this thread makes me wonder if it wouldn't be fine.
Note that is erict's thread and he used an aftermarket intercooler manifold so it doesn't look like he had to cut the firewall, although he did say everything had to come off the firewall. Not sure about his motor location either since he has an HDK kit.
In addition, MMX built a Dart with an HC, and best I can tell didn't mess with the firewall and uses the OEM FEAD. So maybe it works? No idea what motor mounts or anything for their build.
MMX's Hellcat Powered 1971 Dodge Dart Build for HOT ROD 2021 Drag Week by Modern Muscle Xtreme
Here is a build using a QA1 k-frame (I think) and a Hotchkis TVS system - 68 Valiant Hellcat Swap
I suspect an aftermarket intercooler manifold would have made those cuts smaller.
Pretty slick fix. I would have given you credit earlier but didn't have time to look you up.
FYI, the HC has an adapter there that has to be kept if anyone plans to use the oil cooler they run from the factory. Nothing says anyone has to though.
Love that solution, and one I had forgotten about. I had planned do do that exactly thing at some point, but ended up going with a Borgeson due to a coupon and the fact that it was quicker to do. My car was originally a manual box car and it kind of hurt to put PS on it, but it sure was is nicer to drive.
I wonder if the HC pump can be swapped for the 5.7 idler mount, or if there is a specific idler mount to replace the HC pump. No idea.
Great solution for the low mount AC compressor interference with the stock motor mount location. Holley has a similar one, but they use their own TC cover and water pump casting which probably drives the cost up quickly ($3K+).
And I can't find a Holley FEAD kit for an HC. Because the HC has the additional serpentine belt for the SC, I would bet no one makes an aftermarket setup. But I didn't go look beyond what the Holley offers were.
Absolutely, very well could be an issue and one I don't have any experience with. Add that an HC has an additional belt to drive the SC that adds depth to the FEAD setup, and it could be a problem. I would hope that if Holley is marketing their mounts to work with an HC in an A-Body, then they looked into it. But I'm not ready to believe they did.
At the same time this thread makes me wonder if it wouldn't be fine.
Note that is erict's thread and he used an aftermarket intercooler manifold so it doesn't look like he had to cut the firewall, although he did say everything had to come off the firewall. Not sure about his motor location either since he has an HDK kit.
In addition, MMX built a Dart with an HC, and best I can tell didn't mess with the firewall and uses the OEM FEAD. So maybe it works? No idea what motor mounts or anything for their build.
MMX's Hellcat Powered 1971 Dodge Dart Build for HOT ROD 2021 Drag Week by Modern Muscle Xtreme
Here is a build using a QA1 k-frame (I think) and a Hotchkis TVS system - 68 Valiant Hellcat Swap
I suspect an aftermarket intercooler manifold would have made those cuts smaller.
Pretty slick fix. I would have given you credit earlier but didn't have time to look you up.
FYI, the HC has an adapter there that has to be kept if anyone plans to use the oil cooler they run from the factory. Nothing says anyone has to though.
Love that solution, and one I had forgotten about. I had planned do do that exactly thing at some point, but ended up going with a Borgeson due to a coupon and the fact that it was quicker to do. My car was originally a manual box car and it kind of hurt to put PS on it, but it sure was is nicer to drive.
I wonder if the HC pump can be swapped for the 5.7 idler mount, or if there is a specific idler mount to replace the HC pump. No idea.
Great solution for the low mount AC compressor interference with the stock motor mount location. Holley has a similar one, but they use their own TC cover and water pump casting which probably drives the cost up quickly ($3K+).
And I can't find a Holley FEAD kit for an HC. Because the HC has the additional serpentine belt for the SC, I would bet no one makes an aftermarket setup. But I didn't go look beyond what the Holley offers were.
