Newb doing frame up resto 318 -> Hemi Cuda restomod

[virsar]

Hey guys hope all is well, Im a newb when it comes to muscle cars but been in the automotive industry and have owned a shop for 20 years - as title says im doing a frame up resto from 318 to Hemi Cuda and literally am replacing all floors and body panels with AMD - any suggestions on upgrades I should be doing during this build? Im dropping in 5.7 Hemi out of ramcharger.


cheers!

[GranCuda1970]

Welcome to cuda challenger and make sure to post alot of pics in the members restoration forum. Sounds like a sweet project.

[virsar]

will do! already have over 100 pics - not missing anything every patch before and after

[GranCuda1970]

If you are doing quarters Please post a million pics I am gathering mental data for my own quarter job. I am a quarter panel virgin!!! Will be doing a AMD full factory maybe both will have to clear em out to see what I have to deal with. I am sure there is no rust issues just shoddy repairs and lots of bondo. Someone on here recommended to me the best sub frame connector supplier but i done forgot who it was  . Anyways I am looking forward to seeing your body work.

[aris_unlimited]

Hey guys hope all is well, Im a newb when it comes to muscle cars but been in the automotive industry and have owned a shop for 20 years - as title says im doing a frame up resto from 318 to Hemi Cuda and literally am replacing all floors and body panels with AMD - any suggestions on upgrades I should be doing during this build? Im dropping in 5.7 Hemi out of ramcharger.


cheers!

I am doing a similar build 318 to 5.7 hemi lol. That being said the upgrades that I have decided should be done is body stiffening (sub frame connectors, inner fender braces, under radiator brace) better suspension components (stockish suspension with hotchkis sway bars, and better shocks), and I am going to put in a dana 60 rear end. A lot of people say you don't need a dana 60 for what I am doing but I figured better safe than sorry....that and I already have the rear end lol. I am also going to be building up the 5.7 hemi, goal is 500 hp and 500 tq with 20mpg lol. A newer 5 speed is definitely in the planning.

[virsar]

Will defo put up pictures soon along with body work on quarters as well - I was already thinking of the same upgrades with chassis stiffening and suspension - chassis stiffening Ive already purchased and fabricated most of the same kit XV sells in terms of suspension Im probably gonna go with Just suspension "the works".

does anyone know what transmission my stock 318 1970 barracuda comes with? my understanding is a torque flight? What upgrades should I do? Im in the dark with this one.

[stsom]

Welcome! Looks like we are doing similar coversions, exept mine has a 66 426.... Replacing floors now with AMD. Waiting for some warm weather to continue......Upgrade of torsion, shocks, rear axle, leafsprings, new hood coming up...

[aris_unlimited]

Will defo put up pictures soon along with body work on quarters as well - I was already thinking of the same upgrades with chassis stiffening and suspension - chassis stiffening Ive already purchased and fabricated most of the same kit XV sells in terms of suspension Im probably gonna go with Just suspension "the works".

does anyone know what transmission my stock 318 1970 barracuda comes with? my understanding is a torque flight? What upgrades should I do? Im in the dark with this one.

I got my chassis stiffening components from XV too. All I can say is the sub frame connectors are going to need quite a bit of work to make them fit if they are anything like mine. The inner fender braces and under radiator brace should fit with no problems. That being said I have dealt with XV's customer support on a few occasions and their customer support is horrible. I hope these parts work out for you but I honestly wouldn't suggest spending to much more money on them.

[TinCuda]

Good luck, post pictures...


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[hpe600rt]

cool welcome to the club

[torredcuda]

Will defo put up pictures soon along with body work on quarters as well - I was already thinking of the same upgrades with chassis stiffening and suspension - chassis stiffening Ive already purchased and fabricated most of the same kit XV sells in terms of suspension Im probably gonna go with Just suspension "the works".

does anyone know what transmission my stock 318 1970 barracuda comes with? my understanding is a torque flight? What upgrades should I do? Im in the dark with this one.

It`s probably a 904 which is a smaller/weaker model.You should probably upgrade to the 727 model or there are plenty of other options including 5 and 6 speeds.