Mopar_mark - HEMI CUDA Part II

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Tue Oct 04, 11 6:42 pm

Mark,I always suspected that you were "FERKIN"(and I do mean the beer barrel) mad,

but after seeing these latest photo`s I am now convinced

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Oct 07, 11 6:10 pm

R.RUNNER wrote:Mark,I always suspected that you were "FERKIN"(and I do mean the beer barrel) mad, but after seeing these latest photo`s I am now convinced

Few more for you Andy & a little update

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Had another opportunity to call into Jon's today (Webster Race Engineering)

As usual, really pleased with the quality & overall progress on the Cuda that Jon & his Team are doing.

Big Thumbs up also for their friendliness & willing to discuss any concerns I have, answering my queries & giving technical advice.
Also a big thanks to Ian for the umpteen cups of coffees he's made during all my visits.

Also had the opportunity to have another look round RV3, which really is a fantastic looking piece of kit, with an attitude to back it up as well :tup:

Also had a look at Wayne's Pro Mod vet, those BAE Fatheads are absolutely massive, I imagine the ports could swallow whole kids

:D

Back to the Cuda . . .

Still waiting on the Stainless turbo collectors to finish of the exhausts, but should be arriving any day now.

While waiting for those to arrive, Jon has now installed both waste gates (There Blue, but won't be for long

Accusump also now refitted, budget can't stretch to a dry sump at the moment, along with remote Oil Filter

Nice to see how the package looks with the front on the car

I like this view

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Oct 07, 11 6:22 pm

Great Stuff!
In earlier pictures it looks like the transmission is exposed (or inside the car).
What is the set up and the regulations on this - how do you stop fumes getting in the car?

Do you actually have the transmission covered by tin and it is currently removed?

I ask this as on my Roadrunner it would be easier to tin under the transmission...thanks

Pete

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Oct 07, 11 6:36 pm

Pete wrote:Great Stuff!
In earlier pictures it looks like the transmission is exposed (or inside the car).
What is the set up and the regulations on this - how do you stop fumes getting in the car?

Do you actually have the transmission covered by tin and it is currently removed?

I ask this as on my Roadrunner it would be easier to tin under the transmission...thanks

Pete

Pete,
Transmission is inside the car & yes it is fully exposed. The case is SFI approved & sanctioned, it doesn't need to have flexplate or case shield.

There is a removable (Dzeused) panel which goes underneath, to stop stuff coming inside the car, this removable panel also covers the flex plate/converter from grime etc.

For competitive racing, the case needs to be covered with tin work or similar, as I only play it's not needed, although I may cover it it at a later date

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Fri Oct 07, 11 6:42 pm

mopar_mark wrote:
R.RUNNER wrote:Mark,I always suspected that you were "FERKIN"(and I do mean the beer barrel) mad, but after seeing these latest photo`s I am now convinced

Few more for you Andy & a little update

----------------------------------------------------------

Had another opportunity to call into Jon's today (Webster Race Engineering)

As usual, really pleased with the quality & overall progress on the Cuda that Jon & his Team are doing.

Big Thumbs up also for their friendliness & willing to discuss any concerns I have, answering my queries & giving technical advice.
Also a big thanks to Ian for the umpteen cups of coffees he's made during all my visits.

Also had the opportunity to have another look round RV3, which really is a fantastic looking piece of kit, with an attitude to back it up as well :tup:

Also had a look at Wayne's Pro Mod vet, those BAE Fatheads are absolutely massive, I imagine the ports could swallow whole kids :D

Back to the Cuda . . .

Still waiting on the Stainless turbo collectors to finish of the exhausts, but should be arriving any day now.

While waiting for those to arrive, Jon has now installed both waste gates (There Blue, but won't be for long

Accusump also now refitted, budget can't stretch to a dry sump at the moment, along with remote Oil Filter

Nice to see how the package looks with the front on the car

I like this view

budget does not allow,

what a load off bollax you cant have a budget with webster and the way that car is being built. he should be willing to wipe yer ass the prices these places charge never mind willing to talk to you...........

its awesome fella,
and Bananarama! me when them turbos spool up your gonna be taken for some ride

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Oct 07, 11 6:43 pm

Thanks for the reply, I would like to see a couple of shots of the belly pan at some point - it must be quite hard to get it to seal with the firewall....

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Fri Oct 07, 11 6:51 pm

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Oct 07, 11 8:23 pm

Cannonball wrote:budget does not allow, what a load off bollax you cant have a budget with webster and the way that car is being built. he should be willing to wipe yer ass the prices these places charge never mind willing to talk to you...........

its awesome fella,
and Bananarama! me when them turbos spool up your gonna be taken for some ride

Dunc,
Believe it or not, I do have a budget & also I had a good breakdown from Jon on what the costs were likely to be.

His prices are not that excessive & equally comparable to a lot of chassis builders in UK & considerably cheaper than some engineering shop rates I use through work.

Without question I do adjust the budget on a regular basis. I would love to have gone dry sump, but have other items to get, which have a higher priority, maybe I should of worded it differently.

Thanks for the compliments & yes when their spooling it should be quite a ride.

Not expecting to set the world alight initially, as more stuff for me to learn, F/Inj & Turbos, Spooling, Boost control, launching, you know how it goes

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Fri Oct 07, 11 9:15 pm

mopar_mark wrote:
Cannonball wrote:budget does not allow, what a load off bollax you cant have a budget with webster and the way that car is being built. he should be willing to wipe yer ass the prices these places charge never mind willing to talk to you...........

its awesome fella,
and Bananarama! me when them turbos spool up your gonna be taken for some ride
Dunc,
Believe it or not, I do have a budget & also I had a good breakdown from Jon on what the costs were likely to be.

His prices are not that excessive & equally comparable to a lot of chassis builders in UK & considerably cheaper than some engineering shop rates I use through work.

Without question I do adjust the budget on a regular basis. I would love to have gone dry sump, but have other items to get, which have a higher priority, maybe I should of worded it differently.

Thanks for the compliments & yes when their spooling it should be quite a ride.

Not expecting to set the world alight initially, as more stuff for me to learn, F/Inj & Turbos, Spooling, Boost control, launching, you know how it goes

i am jealous, because i dont think any pull on the human body is as sweet as a turbo mtr and yours is silly so should feel awesome, i dont care what it runs or critisize if its not spectacular it is just superb nice one matey..............

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Fri Oct 07, 11 9:33 pm

Good pics mate although they don't do it justice, looks Bananarama! awesome in the metal so to speak.

db · Post by db » Sat Oct 08, 11 9:40 am

Just to add to what Dunc says- i think we're all a bit jealous mate, but also proud of what someone in our club is achieving with their little Mope

We're all itching to hear it fire up and see it come to life

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Sun Oct 30, 11 12:12 pm

What with working in Leeds, Germany, USA the last few weeks, haven't had a chance to call in to see progress on the Cuda.

Did take the opportunity of collecting a couple of bits for Torque Converter upgrade.

Excellent service & advice from Marty chance

Hope to get the car home soon from Jon's. Ideally the move will be to my new house. Car will then have to take a back seat for a while, while trying to settle in.

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Tue Nov 08, 11 5:39 pm

About time we had an update must be nearly there by now

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue Nov 08, 11 8:30 pm

jerry wrote:About time we had an update must be nearly there by now

Gimme a break

Okay, took the opportunity to call into Jon's today. Cuda is pretty much done from his perspective, apart from the Turbo to exhaust flange. So far, they have supplied the wrong part 3 times now, so agreed to get some made.

No big deal, as Jon created a mock up part & used this to finish the exhaust, Turbo to exhaust flanges will just slip in.

I am well chuffed with what Jon & his Team have done for me

Ice Box - Now complete with screw lid (Boat Spec

)

Throttle body now installed

Throttle Bracket - Jon had a spare bit of Titanium, would of been a shame not to have used it

Heres a few of the exhaust

Yes, thats Billy 'The Kid' Camaro in for some work at Jons.

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Tue Nov 08, 11 10:35 pm

Looks ace mate, now hurry up and move so we can go get it