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Offline white 2180

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Hemi Cuda
« on: November 05, 2011 - 01:06:55 AM »
I am planning on puttin a 528 or a 572 hemi in a 1973 Cuda. I am planning on being around 750- 800 horse when I am done. The rearend will be a 4-link dana 60. I am needing some advice on what i need to put under that motor for a front end to handle that kind of power. I as planning on rebuilding he original K - frame and buying the motor mounts to mount the hemi in the factory K- frame. Will that be enoughto handle the power. Thanks for the help




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Re: Hemi Cuda
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2011 - 11:25:02 AM »
I guess it depends what you want the car to do , i would set up suspension differently for drag racing than autocross .
the basics are bigger T bars except for drag , 1" or bigger , better shocks , install frame connectors & torque boxes for stiffness , the hemi will bolt to the V8 K frame with mounts no problem

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Offline Cuda54

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Re: Hemi Cuda
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011 - 12:23:34 AM »
Take pics of how you put the 4 link in. I am thinking of one for my 72 Cuda just waiting for more info on them. I want it to hook up instead of spin.

Offline roy282

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Re: Hemi Cuda
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2011 - 12:07:51 AM »
I remember a friend telling me about this k frame conversion kit that you can buy  here is the web site  www.reilymotorsports.com

I know I always think about doing this!!

  :cheers: Rob
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Offline white 2180

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Re: Hemi Cuda
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2011 - 10:58:45 PM »
Thanks for all the help. Where would be the best place to get the torque box for the car. Thanks again for the help.

Offline edl94

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Re: Hemi Cuda
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2011 - 11:16:13 PM »
I used US Car Tool front and rear torque boxes and sub frame connectors. They needed a little fitting but are quality products.