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Old 09-11-2011, 04:39 PM
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In the middle of installing a Tremec T56 6 speed into my '70 Challenger.
I intend to fully chronicle the transplant along with my low deck stroker-6 pack build at my website (in time)
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For reference I used the Magnum TRG-11009 with tall ratio top (0.63).I'm not a drag racer- the big block Chrysler is a big engine- and the E body isnt really heavy by todays standards so I prefer tall gearing when cruising. There's alot of cutting involved and fabrication work- including cutting and re-fabricating the typical Mopar torsion bar cross member.
In the meantime here are some pictures of the progress:
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Old 09-11-2011, 07:46 PM
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Interesting stuff....please keep it coming Count

Any exterior pics to share?
 
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Old 09-11-2011, 08:43 PM
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The originals look soooo much better than the retro version. keep us posted!
 
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Oh good, another interesting project thread.

Look forward to the updates.
 
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Old 09-12-2011, 04:08 AM
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This sounds a cool project
 
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Old 09-20-2011, 08:03 PM
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Exterior pics?
The car doesnt look much right now, but it did before I started stripping it!!
 
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Thats some nice looking fab work!

You have anymore updates on this?
 
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Old 12-27-2011, 01:46 AM
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Chally is all but finished

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Nice, now we know who else around here can fab and weld
 
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Hi Count Do you have any updated to the Tremec installation in your Challenger? Did the fabricated cross member provide enough stability for your big block? I am doing something similar to my challenger and cutting the cross member is a very nerve racking decision.
 
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