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Starting the rebuild..

Discussion in 'MOPAR Turbo Tech Forum' started by HOTMOPR, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. HOTMOPR

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    I finally have most of the stuff to rebuild my 496. All new pistons, hell fire rings, main and rod bearings, and head gaskets. Ive heard many variations on ring gaps for boost applications. What say you? The more info the merrier right? Also looking for a recommended spark plug for my stage VI head. Ive been running NGK plugs BPR6ES11. Me being a retard I guess these are a hot plug? Also gotta figure out about leaning it out a little. I just watched the video of my gauges and it runs right at 10.5 at WOT for the whole 1/8th mile. It idles at 13.5. so for the rest of the new stuff. I bought a water/meth kit for it from cooling mist. I have heard from a few that say to run a lot of meth and a little water. Like 90/10. I also want to get a Air intake temp gauge. I havent had much luck finding anything.. Any ideas? Also a new trans with griner brake and a new dana rear! Time to turn up the HP! :D
     
    HOTMOPR, Nov 26, 2012
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  2. 440mark

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    I am running cooling mist on mine.Very happy with it.I am on the street so i am only running 50/50.Like mean mopars.That is sweet.Zeitronix have sensors for about $30.00.I am running the zt-2.It does data logging.Comes in handy for tunning.A little pricey but worth it in the long run.About the price of a set of pistons.
     
    440mark, Nov 26, 2012
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  3. HOTMOPR

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    Well Its Running!! Changing up quite a few things this go around. Adding a water meth set up from Cooling mist. Also added a crank trigger. Hoping it will last more than 15 passes this year. Plus its getting a new trans with a griner brake and a big ass Dana 70 rear with a locker and 35 spline axles with 5/8 studs. Still have lots of work to be ready to run but its closer..
     
    HOTMOPR, Apr 7, 2013
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  4. Alikazam

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    Sep 12, 2010
    sweet! Good luck man!!! :)
     
    Alikazam, Apr 9, 2013
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  5. NigelTufnel

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    Dec 27, 2004
    Congrats on getting it running. Post some vids from the track. Good luck, and hope nothing breaks!
     
    NigelTufnel, Apr 16, 2013
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  6. HOTMOPR

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    Thanks Nigel! How's your car?
     
    HOTMOPR, Apr 17, 2013
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  7. NigelTufnel

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    Dec 27, 2004
    My project got put on the back burner for a couple years due to some financial and other life issues that got in the way. I am in the process of blowing the dust off now. Will make a separate post about it soon.
     
    NigelTufnel, Apr 18, 2013
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  8. HOTMOPR

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    Sorry to hear that Nigel. It is a epic build! One of the best I have seen! Wish you great success! Yes thats a lot of exclamation points!!! LOL
     
    HOTMOPR, Apr 18, 2013
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  9. CUUDAK

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    Get ur azz busy! LoL....... Been lurking around here wondering when it would be burning rubber again!
     
    CUUDAK, Apr 22, 2013
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  10. HOTMOPR

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    its pretty much done. Just a few little things to change
     
    HOTMOPR, Apr 23, 2013
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