Not sure who all would be interested but I am removing my tired 383 and 727 out of my car and swapping in a 6.4 with 8-speed. I am filming it and posting on YouTube if anyone wants to follow along. Here is the link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paOngP9SrvI
I have found some that have done this, but not really videos on how. should be fun, lol. Not sure if anyone has done this with the 8-speed either. Gonna try to do it like a how to incase others want to do this but aren't sure what obstacles await.
I am not the usual YouTube personality; I don't bounce around asking people to like and subscribe. With that being said, these videos might be boring at times, lol
Pic of car is below; I have had the car for about 13 years. it has been good and has taken the abuse till recently.
Thanks,
Luke
This is gonna be fun! Go Luke go! :2thumbs:
Quote from: b5blue on September 10, 2022, 01:35:09 PM
This is gonna be fun! Go Luke go! :2thumbs:
Thank you for the kind words of encouragement.
That's a great looking car. Gonna be sweet with more power and more gears!
Uhhh....
Luke's '96 charger 6.4 Hemi Swap
« on: Today at 09:46:29 AM »
There was never a 1996 Charger.
Is that a typo?
Quote from: Kern Dog on September 10, 2022, 11:22:18 PM
Uhhh....
Luke's '96 charger 6.4 Hemi Swap
« on: Today at 09:46:29 AM »
There was never a 1996 Charger.
Is that a typo?
:smilielol:
Yes. Thank you. Corrected. What a way to start the build.
Luke
Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.
Sweet!
Checking it out now! Good luck with the swap!
Ryan
Quote from: cdr on September 11, 2022, 09:28:09 AM
Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.
Thanks Charlie, I know your not far from me in Houston area. Im in Victoria about 2hrs south and was wondering if there is a reputable auto yard up there that might have an engine and trans. Is there one you know of with good reputation. Im gonna ask the one we have done here, but they usually have to source stuff.
Luke
Faster and lighter? That sounds great. :2thumbs:
:2thumbs:
:coolgleamA: :popcrn:
I finally found an engine and trans to my liking. It's out of a 2018 challenger with 65k on it. I uploaded a new video as well.
https://youtu.be/qzQaFlZXOPM
Luke
Good luck Luke! :cheers:
Quote from: lukedukem on September 11, 2022, 11:49:04 AM
Quote from: cdr on September 11, 2022, 09:28:09 AM
Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.
Thanks Charlie, I know your not far from me in Houston area. Im in Victoria about 2hrs south and was wondering if there is a reputable auto yard up there that might have an engine and trans. Is there one you know of with good reputation. Im gonna ask the one we have done here, but they usually have to source stuff.
Luke
I am so sorry, I missed your post to me,,,, glad you found what you need, everything around the Houston area is pricey , I wish I could find some 6.4 Apache stock Cyl heads to play with on my Flow bench.
Wow, interesting project.
How are you gonna control that 8spd? Does somebody make an aftermarket stand-alone setup for that job?
Quote from: Mike DC (formerly miked) on October 12, 2022, 07:10:58 AM
Wow, interesting project.
How are you gonna control that 8spd? Does somebody make an aftermarket stand-alone setup for that job?
Russel Drake has a setup that will. https://www.soundgermanautomotive.com/pcs/
8hp: Prices start at 1000.00
Now supporting 8hp swaps with the FCA units only. We support swaps with factory take out ECMs, crate motor ECMs, and full standalone conversions. Factory FCA 8hp shifters from the Charger, Challenger or Ram must be used. TPS and RPM and brake switch are the minimum requirements.I have his PCS kit running my NAG1 5 speed auto and it is fantastic.
Ryan
I would like to see this completed. :cheers:
Quote from: TTSaleen on October 12, 2022, 07:29:07 AM
Quote from: Mike DC (formerly miked) on October 12, 2022, 07:10:58 AM
Wow, interesting project.
How are you gonna control that 8spd? Does somebody make an aftermarket stand-alone setup for that job?
Russel Drake has a setup that will. https://www.soundgermanautomotive.com/pcs/
8hp: Prices start at 1000.00
Now supporting 8hp swaps with the FCA units only. We support swaps with factory take out ECMs, crate motor ECMs, and full standalone conversions. Factory FCA 8hp shifters from the Charger, Challenger or Ram must be used. TPS and RPM and brake switch are the minimum requirements.
I have his PCS kit running my NAG1 5 speed auto and it is fantastic.
Ryan
Yep, that's who I'll be using. Already in talks.
Luke
Quote from: cdr on October 11, 2022, 10:38:18 PM
Quote from: lukedukem on September 11, 2022, 11:49:04 AM
Quote from: cdr on September 11, 2022, 09:28:09 AM
Very cool Luke, I will keep up with the build.
Thanks Charlie, I know your not far from me in Houston area. Im in Victoria about 2hrs south and was wondering if there is a reputable auto yard up there that might have an engine and trans. Is there one you know of with good reputation. Im gonna ask the one we have done here, but they usually have to source stuff.
Luke
I am so sorry, I missed your post to me,,,, glad you found what you need, everything around the Houston area is pricey , I wish I could find some 6.4 Apache stock Cyl heads to play with on my Flow bench.
That's ok. I did call a couple of places in Houston area. It seems they all share the same data base. Along with San Antonio and Austin they all had the same quote. And yeah, they where high. 8k just for the engine. I got this engine and trans for 9k and it came with wire and pedals and stuff.
Luke
anyone else need a pull out with trans i can get this price depends on miles wanted but roughly 9-10 grand plus tax and shipping again depending on miles i have them available as low at 5 to 10 k on them
Quote from: moparstuart on October 14, 2022, 12:00:53 PM
anyone else need a pull out with trans i can get this price depends on miles wanted but roughly 9-10 grand plus tax and shipping again depending on miles i have them available as low at 5 to 10 k on them
:scratchchin:
Quote from: moparstuart on October 14, 2022, 12:00:53 PM
anyone else need a pull out with trans i can get this price depends on miles wanted but roughly 9-10 grand plus tax and shipping again depending on miles i have them available as low at 5 to 10 k on them
That's about what I paid for this one.
Luke
I forgot to update this. I'm further along than last time. Here is part 3 but there are 4 more videos out as well.
'69 Charger 6.4 Hemi Swap Part 3 Parts Needed
https://youtu.be/M4Ta86bPfec
https://youtu.be/lrdof6NTd9w
Part 4
Part 5,6,7,8
https://youtu.be/aFXdDzomYro
https://youtu.be/6I8xrY3GPtA
https://youtu.be/0pgJR36nppg
https://youtu.be/TxJV5n7Pp5A
:2thumbs:
Troy
Nice job Luke. Thanks for not blasting guitar riffs all over the video like many do! :2thumbs:
good stuff :popcrn: :coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Quote from: b5blue on January 24, 2023, 10:24:49 AM
Nice job Luke. Thanks for not blasting guitar riffs all over the video like many do! :2thumbs:
Lol, yeah I learned from others videos.
It's in and it fits pretty good.
https://youtu.be/PqmS5uwu9qI
More updates. Got the power steering pump installed that's lower pressure to work with factory 69 box. Also got a diy cold air intake on. Getting closer.
https://youtu.be/7WMFbWz3ER4
https://youtu.be/kgPziTaPIPQ
Luke
As of this past weekend the car runs. It did overheat but I will get it purged better this weekend.
https://youtu.be/ugcu6CsTOa4
Great progress! :cheers:
Been a subscriber on Youtube and following your progress. Good to see and hear it running!
Ryan
Alright. Finally got to do a proper drive video
https://youtu.be/Jt_3Uv4y2uI
Luke
Sweet!
Good stuff! I have a similar project that I'm currently working on.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/the-roach.264962/page-16
Quote from: lukedukem on June 14, 2023, 08:38:51 PMAlright. Finally got to do a proper drive video
https://youtu.be/Jt_3Uv4y2uI
Luke
:coolgleamA: great stuff :yesnod: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on June 15, 2023, 04:35:06 AMGood stuff! I have a similar project that I'm currently working on.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/the-roach.264962/page-16
:coolgleamA: :2thumbs: :cheers:
Quote from: Mytur Binsdirti on June 15, 2023, 04:35:06 AMGood stuff! I have a similar project that I'm currently working on.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/the-roach.264962/page-16
I'll have to check it out.
Can't believe it's been 6 months since I last updated this.
I have shot two videos and been driving and doing other things but still have center console to build and figure out better way to monitoring gauges.
first video is clean up video, car was collecting dust while engine swap was going on.
https://youtu.be/cAnbGYsz7Fw?si=9G7e6wbmghxrrotw
second is what i use to monitor the 6.4 hemi, but i soon want ot maybe use old gauges.
https://youtu.be/1DQ0v5Ro4Ng?si=aHFFQoTwvU-EW3_F
Thanks for the update