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Posted on September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

Project Windstorm: It’s Time To Get This Hellcat In Gear

We’ve been asked a few times when we’re going to get our Project Windstorm back on the road. We finally made a decision to solicit some help from a friend to get the work done that we needed, and to get the swap rolling. But wait, there’s more!

Posted on July 8, 2026September 10, 2026

Project Windstorm: It’s Time To FEAD Our Hellcat Redeye

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.

Posted on June 24, 2026September 10, 2026

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.

Posted on May 28, 2026September 10, 2026

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.

Posted on April 29, 2026September 10, 2026

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.

Posted on May 20, 2024September 10, 2026

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.

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