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    Offline Carlwalski

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    My 540ci Hemi Build
    « on: August 27, 2007 - 01:45:42 AM »


    Just got some photos from Tim Banning from FHO (For Hemis Only) who is building my engine. Looks real good, can't wait! He's just been going through partial load break in procedures. The next step is to re-torque the heads, adjust the valves, and do some full pulls for their V.E. tables. Then he'll remove the single Dominator carb, and switch over to the EFI system. The engine will not be painted Hemi orange until they remove it from the dyno. I should have some dyno figures within the next 1-2 weeks, so I'll update on this thread. He said it sounds super sweet and that he'd have some videos of the pull with the engine. Not sure if I'll get them via email or on disc with the engine.
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    Offline 1BADFISH™

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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #1 on: August 27, 2007 - 01:49:29 AM »
    Wow! Now that is a nice looking engine!  :droolingbounce:  Where is it being built, in the states or over there? Can't wait to see the dyno results.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #2 on: August 27, 2007 - 02:50:54 AM »
    Quote from: 1BADFISH on August 27, 2007 - 01:49:29 AM
    Wow! Now that is a nice looking engine!  :droolingbounce:  Where is it being built, in the states or over there? Can't wait to see the dyno results.   :2thumbs:

    Thanks Dave, it's being built by Tim Banning in your local, Canada.  :cheers:
    Ps: Did you get my PM some time ago??  :clueless:
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #3 on: August 27, 2007 - 02:53:40 AM »
    Dam dude, that thing looks sick :2thumbs:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #4 on: August 27, 2007 - 06:35:34 AM »


    Thanks guys.  :2thumbs:

    G-Man lol, thanks mate. Umm, to tell you the truth I have no idea. As far as I'm aware you can order a 528ci block in aluminium form but it would be easier and factual to call some engine builders or Keith Black Co and ask about their blocks yourself. I don't think you can get a 426, 472 in anything other than cast iron.

    It sure looks the part, can't wait for the dyno figures and for it to be painted and assembled to look closer to a stock Hemi engine you would find in a #'s car. Will have stock cast black wrinkled covers, everything painted Hemi orange, Chrysler part coded radiator tubes, close to stock looking aluminium radiator painted black. It won't look "stock" but it will look very close to it, the main thing giving it away will be the EFI, though, they still look like 2 x 4bbls and with the Shaker bubble it will be hard to spot them under there.

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    Offline bb71challenger

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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #5 on: August 27, 2007 - 06:53:41 AM »
    Sweet!  :drool:
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #6 on: August 27, 2007 - 07:26:00 AM »


    Yup, Big Stuff-3 twin throttle bodies. I don't think you can, Tim uses a special custom base plate to fit/suit the EFI system, after that I can run factory shaker stuff. I don't think you can fit the oval chrome plate sorry to say. As for the radiator I'm not 100% sure yet what I'm using and like many parts have gone for what Tim knows is best and runs with the majority of his cars. He's the man so I trust him and use his experience over BS marketing gimmicks.

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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #7 on: August 27, 2007 - 08:00:48 AM »


    :lol2: no, no, it's the name of the company who makes the EFI we're using: "Big Stuff-3". ;) So, it will look like the one in the photo above your second to last post, looks like 2 x 4bbl carbs (8 chambers) if you will.

    I think the Shaker is more for looks, well, that is what it was built for, to intimidate on the street. Not 100% sure if it adds anything. I think it would though as it would collect a lot more fresh air being outside the hood compared to that of an oval cleaner inside the car under the hood. You have vent doors you open on a Shaker hood so it keeps things clean as well as cool in both terms of the meaning. :biggrin:

    For me it wasn't a performance factory as you're probably looking at a difference (if any) of around 4-7hp between the two. It was just looks for me, with the title of this thread getting hp won't be a problem and unlike most I don;t want to go for as much as possible with my engine, I know when enough is enough for a street car.

    :2cents: :cheers:
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #8 on: August 27, 2007 - 09:23:51 AM »
         OOOOOOOOoooooooooooo.............AAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhh.............  :smokin:
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #9 on: August 27, 2007 - 09:26:53 AM »
    Very cool!

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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #10 on: August 27, 2007 - 09:58:24 AM »
    That is a mighty fine looking motor you got going there!  :cheers:
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #11 on: August 27, 2007 - 10:26:16 AM »
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    Very nice Carl 
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #12 on: August 28, 2007 - 12:49:36 PM »
    Looks like dual throttle bodies, like you said close to dual quads. Very nice! What is the bore of each throttle body? The motor looks good too NZ. I saw the Strange Dana picture too with the disc brakes. You're going to have a nicely set up Cuda... Total new school... I think I'll have to borrow my buddies P-51 to race you now though  :drunk:
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #13 on: August 28, 2007 - 02:16:22 PM »
    She's gonna be one sweet ride mate.....     :drool:   :cheers: 
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    Re: My 540ci Hemi Build
    « Reply #14 on: August 28, 2007 - 10:53:02 PM »
    Quote from: 67Vette427 on August 28, 2007 - 12:49:36 PM
    Looks like dual throttle bodies, like you said close to dual quads. Very nice! What is the bore of each throttle body? The motor looks good too NZ. I saw the Strange Dana picture too with the disc brakes. You're going to have a nicely set up Cuda... Total new school... I think I'll have to borrow my buddies P-51 to race you now though  :drunk:

    Not sure exactly on the bore of each throttle but here is the invoice of the engine build.
    I've made it easier to read by breaking it down removing prices & quantities:


    Engine parts:

    KB - Aluminum Hemi Custom Block
    KB - Hydraulic Modify for hydraulic lifters
    StageVHeads2 Alum. Head Upgrade
    Cyl. Head Hardware Pkg.
    2.25" Bead Lock Intake Valve
    1.90" Bead Loc Exhaust Set
    1.510/128-357 Nascar Spring
    1.550" Spring Seat Cup
    1.550 Steel Retainers
    .308" 10 degree Bead Locks
    5/16 x .500 Valve Seals each
    Milodon Low Profile 7qt. Street/Strip Oil Pan
    Milodon Low Profile Oil Pickup
    .308"x .115" Lash Cap
    Eagle 4.250" 2.20" Stroke Race Hemi Crank
    Short crank bolt each
    Stainless Block Hardware
    Intermediate Shaft Steel Stnd.
    Race BBC Rod Bearings
    Hemi Top Fuel Main Brgs.
    Custom Hydraulic Special Order Camshaft
    Hemi Hydraulic Lifter Set
    Race Hardened Pushrods
    FHO Custom Forged Lightweight Pistons
    Speed-Pro 4.500 Rings
    FHO H Beam .990x2.200 Race Rod
    Cometic-Custom Multi-Layer Race Head Gasket
    Champion 415 RN9Y Spark Plugs
    Racing Oil H.P. Race Engine
    Amsoil Chrysler Oil filter
    Timing Cover
    Full Radius Valve Job
    Cut Spring Seats/Pockets
    Balance Crank and Assembly
    Resurface Head
    Street Port Heads
    Pro-street Tool Steel Pins
    FHO Billet 9 Position Gear Set
    Trial Fit/Assemble Hemi
    Engine Bags, Plastic Engine Covers
    Deburr/CK10 finish hone/wash
    The Right Stuff
    Crank Woodruff Key 1
    FHO Billet Rocker Stands
    FHO Shafts H.D. Rocker Shaft Set
    Rocker Arm Shims
    StageV1.6IR Stage V 1.6 Intake Rocker
    StageV1.6ER Stage V 1.6 Exh. Rocker
    Black Wrinkle Valve Covers
    Street Harmonic Balancer
    Stage V Intake 2x4 Single Plane Intake
    Hemi Billet Distributor
    426 Hemi Ign. Wire Seals
    Stock Appearing 8MM Black Wires
    FHO Inline Linkage Billet Stage V Linkage/Brkts.
    Water Pump Housing
    Aluminum Water Pump High Flow
    Engine Dyno Test Engine/tune EFI


    EFI:

    Twin Throttle Body EFI System
    Twin Throttle Bodies - Modify
    FHO Stage V intake for injector
    FHO Bungs and fuel rails.
    FHO-EFI-Injector 42# Injector
    FHO-EFI-Spacers Throttle Body Spacers
    BigStuff3 EFI Complete system w wiring


    Extras

    Aeroquip Performance Pro #8 Hose Line
    Aeroquip Performance Pro #8 Straight Hose End
    Aeroquip Performance Pro #8 90 Degree Hose End
    Aeroquip Performance Pro #8 Flare to 1/2" Pipe
    Aeroquip Performance Pro #10 Flare to 1/2" Pipe
    #8 to #10 O-Ring Fitting
    Aluminum Fuel Block
    EFI 50# Fuel Pressure Gauge
    Inline Fuel Filter
    EFI & Carb 500 LBS fuel pump
    FHO Adjustable Regulator
    FHO Baseplate for Stage V Intake
    FHO Bracket Stage 5 Baseplate Bracket US$75.00 1 20% US$60.00 Z
    FHO Lid Oval Breather Lid
    K&N-E-1980 Hemi Air Filter
    Hemi-Cradle Engine Storage Cradle
    Billet Fuel Pump Bracket
    Griffin Hemi Replica Aluminum 26" Radiator
    March Serp Alt & PS pulley system/brackets
    Original NOS Hemi K frame
    70/71 E-Body Hemi Motor Mounts
    #10 tank to regulator fuel line
    Flexalite18" OE Replacement Fan
    Flexalite Fan Spacer
    TTI Hemi 2 1/8" Hemi Headers
    TTI Cuda 3" Exhaust With Dynomax Mufflers (& X-Pipe)
    1 TTI TIP30-CU 3" Cuda Tips Welded to exhaust
    Hemi Billet Distributor (incl with engine)
    Hemi Black Wires (incl with engine)
     426 Hemi Ign. Wire Seals
    Black Wire Separators
    MSD6420 6AL with rev limiter
    CVR Mopar 1.9 HP Starter
    Saginaw Chrome PS Pump AC
    Chrysler BB Serp Pol. Alt.
    Powdercoat Coat all front engine brackets, pulleys
    Notes P.S. pump etc in black
    Hose End #10 Straight
    #10 Fuel Cell bulkhead
    OEM appearing upper & lower radiator hose
    Hemi Shaker Kit less base plate and hood


    Thanks for every ones kind words. Though you would like to see the engine breakdown of parts so I added them above. As you can see with 42# injectors it's not an aggressive engine. I asked for a basically stock 540ci, but, being a 540ci it was always going to make 580hp+. Should be a very lovely engine to drive on the street.


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    540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
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