As with most any modern engine swap for a classic car, there’s going to be some modern technology that comes along with it. Fortunately, we weren’t left to searching the wrecking yards for a few of the parts, they were available directly from Mopar.
Project Windstorm: Holley’s Mid-Sump Oil Pan for the Win
Some swap are easy, and some are a bit more tedious, but swapping a Hellcat into a ’65 Plymouth is not impossible. It just means paying attention to details, and fortunately, we have companies like Holley that provide the parts we need.
Project Windstorm: Fire in the Hole – Reliability from MSD
After a run in with a counterfeiter on eBay, we decided not to take any chances with our ignition system in Project Windstorm. We opted for new set of MSD Blaster Coils for our Redeye beautification project, and ended up with coils that perform, above all else.
Project Windstorm: Big Things Coming From Small Parts
One area of a Hellcat Swap to a classic Mopar that needs attention is the bulky OE Intercooler Manifold. It’s big, and it’s ugly, and it needs to go. There are a couple of choices to replace it, and we called on our friends at Holley to help us with a solution.
Project Windstorm: When Form Meets Function
Are you one of those enthusiasts who likes to make your entire build unique, or is it just the outside presentation? If you’re someone who likes to pop the hood at shows and cruise nights, then we speak the same language, and love the little details, as well.
Project Windstorm: Removing the Blower Pulley
Whether you’re coating the supercharger snout or changing the OE pulley, the first thing you need to do is remove the snout. The second thing you need to do is remove the pulley. There are lots of videos, but we went to Metco Motorsports for the solution.
Project Windstorm: Subtle Touches – Part 2
For part two, we address the mounting of the two information display screens that are provided with the Dakota Digital HDX Series instruments. Finding a mounting location was simple once we saw that Dakota Digital had several options.
Project Windstorm: Subtle Touches – Part 1
While we love the look of our classic Plymouth, there are some things that we wanted to change simply because they just had to be done. One of those things was our instrumentation: it was fine the way it was, we made it better.
Project Windstorm: It’s Time To Test Fit Parts – Part 1
Experience is everything, and sometimes that experience is gained from mistakes. We pulled from that experience decided to start test fitting parts now, so that our history won’t repeat itself when it comes time to lower this engine into the car.
Project Windstorm: Sorry, But We Have To Clean Our Cat
The Hellcat Redeye engine is home, and it’s time for some clean up to make it look like new. The before and after is a good showing of what some elbow grease and determination will do for you.