Hemi Swap Cost Breakdown: How Much to Swap a 5.7 Gen 3 Hemi & TR6060 in a 70 Challenger on a Budget

[@TrustyZ900]

It's amazing how much better looking a '70 Challenger is than a new one. No comparison.

[@01trsmar]

Old cars from that era are all better looking than ugly cars since the 1980's..

[@chrisfrank8413]

Yeah, well the new one was adapted from the Chryslers 300 of the same era, which was a re engineered MBZ full size sedan essentially. So, no sports care there, just a basic re-body.

[@cromBumny]

Wrong

[@chrisfrank8413]

@@cromBumny do your research. the Challenger of this era is basically a MBZ E-class. Yes that's true.

[@tmoney9020]

You can blame the Government for cars not being able to be polygonal anymore.

[@randysoong6129]

I just pulled a 2009 5.7 Ram motor for my ‘70 barracuda. Trying to learn all I can. Your video is fricken awesome. Thanks

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That’s awesome man, you’ll love the 5.7 in there. Good luck with the build!

[@InkedAquaticsReptiles]

You'll enjoy the torque of a truck Hemi that the car Hemi lacks

[@cmscms123456]

How did your 70 Barracuda swap workout. I have a 70 Barracuda too and Im thinking about it

[@proracing9025]

I want to put one in 1974 challenger and use my 727 tourq flight

[@proskills2168]

Outstanding narration. Concise information. Excellent use of MY time. A great watch. Keep bringing us your great videos. Thank you.

[@The_Gallowglass]

Sometimes the 5.7 doesn't get any love, but stock it makes 370 hp/395 ft/lb torque. Doesn't take much to unleash the beast by adding a couple key mods and a tune.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Totally, and cheap used donor cars are everywhere! You have 20 years worth of cars and trucks to pick from. A big plus for budget builders like me.

[@cromBumny]

Since the 340 being discontinued ANY Mopar guy would have loved to have had the "low" 370hp LA or magnum motor...which was nearly impossible todo without some crazy cam

[@neilreid2298]

Had an 09 SRT Challenger with 6 speed, lots of mods. Your car is just gorgeous- I totally get doing the swap you did. Fantastic job!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! That 6.1 is a great engine, I tried hard to snag one for my swap.

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

I presently own 67 GTX and eagerly watched your video. Because of my age this is probably my last build and I want it to be great. I am hunting for a Hellcat engine and adapters for a manual trans. I saw “ Scrap Life” channel do it now I’m going to give it a go. Wish me luck. Great video by the way.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That’s awesome man! Sounds like a cool project and I’m honored to have been able to help in a small way. Good luck on the build!

[@billsmith1846]

Seriously considering this swap into my 69 Charger. Love the way you broke everything down. Great job!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! I’ve put a lot of miles on it now since the swap, and I absolutely love the Hemi. Haven’t had a single issue yet!

[@4WDTrek]

Such a great build series! Was awesome seeing the whole thing come together and even racing. Thank you for the whole budget build out as well. That is a huge help!

[@AirRayH]

just swapped up the motor in my 2013 Ram from a 5.7 to a 6.4, watching your video gives me inspiration for my used 5.7 gen 3 engine. Now to find the project car.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

These Gen 3 Hemis are pretty nicely sized engines, they seem to fit well in just about any old Mopar. Always wanted to swap one in an early Ramcharger or Trailduster myself…

[@repair-and-despair-garage]

Binge watched this whole build and loved how you documented everything. Lots of great info to take away for my hemi swap.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks, I appreciate it! What kind of swap are you working on?

[@repair-and-despair-garage]

I have a 5.7 out of a 06 charger that is going into a 84 D100 pickup. I'm also using the holley terminator like you are and watching you put everything together really helped.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@repair-and-despair-garage very cool! Such an awesome truck and the Hemi will wake it up nicely

[@dhansen7235]

What an awsome video. Every issue or question i was going through was addressed.the year , starter , alt. , cam. Great job! Thanks for this.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Absolutely! If you come across any questions I didn’t cover in the video, just drop a comment!

[@MongrelsGarage]

Great video series! Lots of detail, and it looks fantastic. I am working on Hemi swaps as well and going to put a detailed wiring video together for using the factory harness and computer. Like you said there is not a lot of information on the Hemi’s out there. Unlocking the factory PCM isn’t too bad, there are a few places that will do it for around $100-150…Some don’t have the SKIM enabled (Don’t need to unlock) and depending on the year you may be able to unlock them with HP tuners. So they are not too bad to work with. I found DIY Hemi is a good resource. Great build, looking forward to see what else you do.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That's good to hear, I'm looking forward to more support coming out about running a factory ECU and harness.

[@dbday366]

Thanks for the great vid....thinking seriously of swapping 408 stroker out of my '70 Cuda in favour of a the 5.7 Hemi...... trying to get a good grasp on what I'm up against, all the way around. current drive is 727 torqueflite which I understand should bolt up with not too much grief. You vid has been very informative.... looking forward to more. From Canada.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Glad I can help, and after having put some miles on my 5.7 I definitely recommend the Hemi swap. The engine itself fits right in, I had to do some work to fit my TR6060 but your torqueflite should bolt right up. Wiring was pretty easy if you go aftermarket like I did. If you end up doing the swap, just let me know if you have any questions!

[@benjaminkadron]

This is fantastic! I am looking at swapping basically the same setup into a Duster. Thanks for the in depth breakdown!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Absolutely! Good luck with the Duster project 👍

[@shaftmasterlathes]

Sounds great with that cam! Thanks for the complete breakdown.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! I tried hard to find a cam with an old-school-ish sound, I’m pretty happy with this one.

[@yadyad1966]

Love the video, and WOW did you save a ton doing it yourself, my 70 challenger is being done over for the third time, finally got the right people on the job, but I’m already 80k in and still have 10, 15k to go.

[@commonmockery1074]

I know I was considering doing this Engine swap for my 1973 ranchero.

[@jorgesoto4847]

Damn... that was pretty detailed. 👍👏Awesome.

[@Sir.AdamsVIII]

Yeahhhh.. think im just gonna covert my 440 to fuel injection... but dam the satisfaction of a newer hemi in my 73 fury would be epic.. ultimate daily driver.

[@Speedylam]

I found your channel today and after seeing this challenger I immediately subscribed. Keep up the good content!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! New Challenger videos are on the way

[@Bluedragon7777]

I have a 1972 Dodge Challenger and I'm looking into doing something similar thanks! I drove it for 16 years and put about 60 k miles on the original motor and pulled it a few years back to redo it. An waiting for seven years an taken my time sealing it up an doing the body 🤣 work all kinds of really cool stuff showed up like I was already looking at that terminator x because it seems like the best available option for the money.

[@russmiller7687]

I don't know if it's mentioned anywhere, but the factory alternators can be regulated with the old school Mopar regulators. They just built the regulation into the PCM, but it's common to wire an external regulator if you fry the internal PCM one. Wiring is a quick Google search away. Much cheaper than buying an internally regulated (1 wire) alternator.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

It’s been a while since I researched this but I seem to remember mixed opinions on this? If I remember correctly these alternators use PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and the external regulators didn’t quite provide the right signal these needed. I was worried about the long-term reliability of this setup and went with the one-wire. This was two years ago, maybe there’s more information now on the reliability of this.

[@russmiller7687]

@@noboltsleftbehind Nah, I have done it to cars still running decades later now. It doesn't require a varied voltage to excite the field winding to turn the alternator on and off. Chrysler integrated voltage regulation into the PCM ages ago, and things like fan control use PWM to vary the speed, but battery charging has always been low/on high/off. The external regulators have been solid state for a very long time, and thereby capable of rapid high/low switching to keep the voltage correct, if that's what you mean... the control is capable of PWM like rapid switching, rather than really old school point style regulators that Chrysler hasn't used since the 60s. The integrated voltage regulation isn't superior in any sense, other than it was being monitored closer to the PCM electronics, thereby insuring its voltage was slightly better regulated, but you're not using the PCM, so it's a non issue. I felt bad that I failed to say you have a beautiful car, and did a fine job of swapping it last time I posted, so I'll make sure to do so now. Good work!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@russmiller7687 thanks! And that's good info, in that case I'll probably go that route when my alternator eventually gives out.

[@jezraelflecha1633]

Amazing! Love the detail you put in and provided us. Thank you. I plan on dropping in one in my '55 Plymouth.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Sure thing! Man that sounds awesome I'd love to see a Hemi swap in that Plymouth, it would wake it up nicely I'd imagine.

[@gregorykern9679]

Thank you for the great video. I'm curious about the HP and torque numbers you ended up with along with the axle gearing at 1/4 mile times. Thanks again.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@gregorykern9679 thank you sir! I dynoed it a couple videos back, it made 371hp and I think it was 376lb-ft to the wheels. I have 4:10s in the rear end and my best quarter mile was 13.01

[@gerardpeyssi3593]

OMG, you did a really great job !....

[@ToniHautala]

Very good information. Thank you. That helps me with my 1970 Plymouth Gtx 6.4Hemi/Tr6060 swap.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Absolutely! Glad I could help. That 6.4 is gonna be sweet in that GTX.

[@harrynissen]

Thanks for answering the question I didn’t want to ask.

[@mr.s.7166]

Awesome I’m glad you were able to get an awesome deal on a donor car and thank you for the very informative video that’s kick ass

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Yeah I scored with that Durango, seems like those and the Chrysler Aspens are the way to go for a cheap, non-abused donor 5.7 Hemi.

[@roccoelleto9900]

Excellent breakdown and build. Thanks for the details.

[@MikeJBlues]

Awsome challenger, if I had a 70 I would want it setup like yours. Add more reliable too. Awsome build

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! I love the Hemi swap, it’s a good way to go if you put a lot of miles on your car like I do. I even road tripped it 2,500 miles up the west coast!

[@greedynewt6149]

Great video and awesome build! Thank you for all of the information.

[@slik_sti7771]

Awesome video and very informative! Appreciate your feedback and it’s time to save for sure! Car looks and sounds amazing 💯

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@mlunden11]

Awesome brother ur very good at what u do. Stay safe thanks for vid

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thank you sir, I appreciate it 👍

[@ChargerusPrime]

Found a 5.7 motor out of a 2017 ram 1500, 48k miles and 4k or best offer. Found an 8 speed out of a 5.7 equipped chrysler 300 for just under 1100. I'm planning on keeping it drive by wire when i can find the gas pedal for it. Its a factory AC car too so that should be easier than most to set up thankfully. Have to ask, how hard was it to make the cuts in the floor pan? Thats probably going to be the most labor intensive thing about putting it in my 71. I'm gonna give her R/T badges because why not? Ive seen people do clones and restomods alike with it. No big deal. Im also thinking about finding a 2. Something gear ratio for it i know they had a 2 axle ratio back in the day. Get the best mpgs possible i say.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I documented the work I did on this pretty closely during my build seres starting with episode 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKLRma2AgbVrodE but I ended up having to cut out the entire transmission tunnel to get my 6-speed to fit. The most difficult part however was definitely the torsion bar crossmember. If you're converting to front coil springs you'll probably be ok to skip this step but if you're keeping yours a torsion bar car like me you'll need to fabricate a new crossmember.

[@ChargerusPrime]

@@noboltsleftbehind okay, I'll go back in and watch that. That is in fact my plan for my car. Torsion bars and leaf springs are just so much easier to deal with even if they're antiquated by what people think of today. Cheaper to maintain too. I'm also planning on doing Air shocks just because why not? They work pretty great for what they are. I'm not sure what I can do for the crossmember, worst case I have to actually forge something up to make it fit. I have a few people I can get in contact with that might could help me out. I might just fab one up out of tube stock as a mockup then use bar stock for the finished product.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@ChargerusPrime I upgraded my torsion bars to a set of Hotchkis ones and it handles great, so I'm with you on keeping them. Nice to keep the weight down low too. Check out US Cartool, since doing my swap they came out with a semi bolt-in kit for the crossmember that may help you rebuild yours. I may have went that route myself had it existed when I did my swap.

[@ChargerusPrime]

@@noboltsleftbehind ill do just that I think. If a pre-existing option exists I'll gladly pay the price for it. Mine is a 318 car so I have my work cut out for me putting in the torque boxes and subframe connectors. Thankfully it should keep the car nice and straight even with this higher horsepower. Shouldn't be too heavy either as well. I'll probably get hotchkis torsion bars myself unless I find a better option for less money and from my admittedly limited knowledge, there ain't one. Ha! I'm just wondering at this point what I can do as far as the center console I concerned as my car originally was one, had no seats when I bought it. I'm thinking of using a stock center console but with a modern challenger gear selector.

[@ftwopointeight]

Im here from your IG wherein I asked "Where to find that piece of cardboard" or some such $hit lol Thanks for the breakdown. Im going the donor car route, picked up an 11 Charger with 5.7 and NAG1, into a 90 Dodge D150. Your motor mounts, Bouchillon, or Holley (or...?) Seems the Holley Blackheart (or the less expensive Whiteheart) system is in order. I'm a factory exhaust kind o' guy.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Ah yes I remember haha. Those front engine mounts are from TTI and the transmission bracket thing is Holley Blackheart meant for a D100 actually.

[@frankyds69charger65]

Great video I have a 1965 dodge coronet convertible. I’m thinking of switching to the GEN motor gave great information. Thank you.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

You bet! Good luck on your swap.

[@claytonhaske]

More about the alternator please. You purchased the alternator, then took it to a shop to get it converted to a single wire, correct? How much did they charge you for that?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Yes, I just google searched “alternator” and found a local shop that specializes in alternators and starters. I dropped off my used OEM alternator for a day and for $135 out the door they converted it. I think it involves adding a voltage regulator to the outside and wiring it to the inside.

[@Bluedragon7777]

I drove it with the original wiring that was redone by a Marine who rebuilt the car and took it all over the United States and over seas and back rebuilding it! An it never caught fire 🔥 although I had a guy find me and tell me he watched three burn!

[@robsnizzle79]

I love these cars always been one of my faves.. This car looks really nice and sounds like a damn BEAST. One thing though on these new GEN HEMI BUILDS "ALWAYS SWAP OUT" the stock HEMI-CAMSHAFT, because the design flaw or "HEMI TICK" due to there fuel economy designed stock camshaft causes lifter failure over 100k miles. Proven fact. LS' have the same issue (PONTIAC G8 HAS THIS ISSUE).

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That’s good to know, and makes me glad I did my cam swap. I’ve heard of this infamous Hemi tick but so far I’m good running on my stock lifters. I will say I highly recommend the Comp Cams XFI camshafts, nice power gains and I have it partially to thank for my exhaust sound.

[@robsnizzle79]

@@noboltsleftbehind Better explained.👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2WplWSbeql4hcU

[@whattheduck4644]

would definitely look into getting some later 2009+ eagle heads on it, more flow and fixes the valve seat issue

[@gailmrutland6508]

*Hey GREAT VID, KUDOS! One question what gears did you wind up putting in the rear end? Thanks!*

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! I put in 4.10 gears and a TrueTrac limited slip diff

[@scottscipione9547]

A. if you were to do it all over would you go with the 6.4 (392)? B. can i hook up an 833 mopar trans (man clutch) to the 5.7 or 392 Z bar location the same? or is it necessary to install a hydrolic clutch ? keep up the good work

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Good question, so far I’ve been super happy with the 5.7 and going the donor car route saved me many, many thousands of dollars over a 392. I’d definitely still get the 5.7. And yes, the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same so an 833 should bolt right up to a Gen 3 Hemi (I think you may need to trim the input shaft slightly) and your z-bar clutch setup should work fine.

[@darrenkrawec3127]

Too bad I couldn't post a picture, I just picked up the same color car except 2023. I bought a 392 with a Scat Pack. I wouldn't mind having a 71 as well.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That’s awesome, congrats on the new Chally! I always wanted a photo of my car next to a new Challenger with the exact same stripes.

[@MoparManiac]

Great video! I converted to carburetor and 727 and it was a LOT CHEAPER. If someone wants to go that route

[@danclark9031]

What did you use for the ignition?

[@MoparManiac]

@@danclark9031 MSD 6 Hemi box!

[@danclark9031]

@@MoparManiac nice, does it use the stock wiring or do you have to buy the separate harness, I ask because with that whole system a carb intake and a carb it seems pretty close to the terminator

[@MoparManiac]

@@danclark9031 had to get the harness with it. If you already have a carb from your 318. You can do this on a budget. All in preference really!

[@jeffreyrigged]

there is a old cornett 4 door here in town i want to buy and do this swap to. i want it to look like an old school unmarked police car but then have modern police power plant.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I love it, sleeper status.

[@jeffreyrigged]

@noboltsleftbehind I do but I'm more of the out box build guy. Like my centurion. Just something that makes people stop and say hey that's different but awesome.

[@ThirdPedalProductions]

I NOTCIE THE BUCKET SEATS IN THE BACKGROUND WILL YOU SELL THEM?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I sold those a couple years ago I think

[@ThirdPedalProductions]

@@noboltsleftbehind if you happen to have them or another set please let me know or any E body Mopar parts like it

[@bjordaneer]

Awesome video, great information thanks for making it!

[@jacobmoses3712]

Are you going to make the nostrils in the hood functional? It would be good to let the engine breathe cold air instead of warm air from inside the engine compartment

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I’m do have them open and some fresh air is getting to the intake when the car is moving. I see pretty low intake air temps when driving on the highway. I do plan to build a ram air type box around the air cleaner eventually to pull more fresh air at low speeds.

[@gillermoramirez6657]

So how did you ever get the knowledge of soing all this stuff to your car in the near future im going to buy a 1974 dodge challenger and i was just wondering i saw one of your videos where you said you believe that those cars should be driven and that is my same thoughts these types of cars should be driven not stored away.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I just spend a TONS of time researching online, and I think owning a lot of beater cars in the past probably helped me as well haha. Yes I’m all about building these cars to be driven! They’re no good to anyone tucked away in a garage or only taken out to the occasional car show.

[@allenpp6748]

I have a 71 Plymouth Roadrunner clone I semi-daily drive and I want to put a hellcat I found for 5K and 727 in it by swapping the well-built 340 and 904 out. How much will it cost if buy all the wiring and fuel upgrades for it?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

The Tanks Inc setup works great for these swaps, that’ll be around 500 or so and you have a few routes you could take for wiring, Terminator X looks like it runs 1800 nowadays.

[@mikezeth7184]

What starter did you go with and is it on the drivers side

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Part number for the starter is 5030076AD and it's on the passenger side.

[@mikezeth7184]

@@noboltsleftbehind thanks

[@andrewhill1415]

Thanks so much for your video. Great info!!

[@HEMImania]

Dude, great video! I've always wondered what would be involved in modernizing the powertrain of this classic dream car and you laid it all out right here. The 5.7 (345ci) swap from the modern R/T makes a lot of sense for this build. Would love to one day find out what a Gen2 to Gen3 426 HEMI swap would entail and what kind of RWHP it would dyno. That would put a project at 10 times the cost for the crate engine alone, though. Also, have you considered an NOS kit on this bad boy? Liked, subscribed, and looking forward for more!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

A 426 would be awesome, I was told there was a way to build one based on I think a 6.1 block? Still pricey but would be cool to say it’s a 426. I’m definitely considering adding nitrous yet some point, I’ve heard a stock 5.7 is good for 100-150 shot with a good tune. I’d love to put that to the test and will certainly make a video series about it!

[@HEMImania]

@@noboltsleftbehind nice! 👍 What you’ve done so far is astounding and good entertainment.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@HEMImania thanks!

[@jamesburris4078]

@@noboltsleftbehind Turbo! Turbo! Turbo! The crowd chanted at the new Hero! Kidding aside, it was an excellent informative video, and documentation of performing this swap. A question I would like to know, is what numbers were finalized during the dyno session, and have you had any drive abilities issues with anything? It's a beautiful car, and build, and you did an incredible job on both the vehicle and the video. Thank you for your time, and I am so thankful I found your channel!

[@VegasRT500]

What are your approximate ET in the 1/8 and 1/4 mile? I just want to get a idea on how quick it would be in a 1968 Charger if you dont mind me asking.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Quarter mile is around 13.5 and eighth mile is around 8.5. That’s on my street tires and with my slow shifting

[@wrenching_realtor]

nice breakdown of the costs. do you happen to have a list of the part numbers and where you purchased the parts? I know this video was a few years old but the costs you paid I can't seem to even find anything that cheap for them and im looking at summit and even amazon

[@karina1369]

Beautiful build 👌🏻🔥

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks!

[@vladyelunico9548]

Hi I’m doing a 5.7hemi from a 2010 challenger RT Swap to my 1973 challenger but I’m unsure about the rear differential if the old one will work for my auto transmission or do I need to buy a new one or swap the differential from the 2010 to the old one

[@noboltsleftbehind]

You'll be able to use your old differential, I'm using mine on my Hemi swap with a 2015 transmission. Modern Challenger transmissions have fixed output shaft, so when you get your driveshaft made, you'll need to have a slip-yolk built into the middle. Check out part 18 of my series, I get into more detail about the driveshaft: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_PZGxpfLear6c .

[@vladyelunico9548]

@@noboltsleftbehind thanks man I’ll like to know your opinion about going carb instead of fuel injection

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@vladyelunico9548 I’ve always struggled with carburetors myself, and I like to daily drive and road trip my cars so I like the consistency of fuel injection. Going with a carb simplifies the electronics and fuel system though so I see the value in that if you’re good at carb tuning.

[@vladyelunico9548]

@@noboltsleftbehind I just opened my intake and there’s some oil in one of the cylinder that means the engine it’s bad?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@vladyelunico9548 it doesn't necessarily mean its bad, it could just be an oil leak from something like a valve seal or head gasket. Have you done a compression test? If you have access to an air compressor I'd recommend a leak-down test, that way you can check for low compression and if there is some, where it's leaking from.

[@shifter5150]

Great video one question what would it cost to have someone do all that work for you I am looking to do the same thing in a Plymouth duster thanks

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Hard to say, but I put quite a bit of work into my swap. For me, the 6-speed swap was much more work than the Hemi so if you're planning on keeping a stock or stock-sized transmission it may not be so bad.

[@robertwhite8959]

Wow! Amazing

[@vincentjoulain254]

Super job I m a french guy and i d like a car as yours...

[@John-li6vh]

What shifter did you use , doing almost the same swap in a 72 Dart......Thanks GREAT INFO

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I got mine from Core Shifters, and I went with the fulcrum option G. Works great with my 8” shift lever. Good luck on your Dart build!

[@mokeimusic]

This all adds up to not that much money, but pretty high to use a newer motor when the old stuff works well.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Good cheap junkyard motors are a thing of the past unfortunately, they’re all 50+ years old at this point.l and the reality is would have spent as least as much if not much more on an original setup with the same type of power. And it wouldn’t have been anywhere near as efficient or reliable. I know these things don’t matter to some, but I drive my cars very regularly and roadtrip from time to time so it’s actually very valuable to me. That said, I do prefer the nice rumbly idle sound of a old school carbureted big block 👌

[@tonysouza9546]

Where did you pick up the remote oil filter and block off plate thanks

[@noboltsleftbehind]

The remote oil filter came from Speedway motors, it was their house brand. The block off plate is made by Earl’s, you can get it on Holley’s website.

[@tonysouza9546]

@@noboltsleftbehind thanks!

[@kiheirc3195]

Super cool

[@michelleford7392]

Hi Barry. Great videos!! Please don’t laugh (or flame me, other viewers) but are you a mechanic by trade? Can I expect a typical mechanic who works on muscle cars to be able to do the upgrades you show for your Challenger? I have a ‘71 Charger and am not personally mechanically inclined. Thank you so much!!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That's a great question! No, I'm not a mechanic by trade, just an eccentric car guy with a garage full of tools. I'm not sure the average auto shop is up for doing an engine swap, but you might be able to find a more custom/performance shop that would do it. I can give some recommendations if you're in the Los Angeles area.

[@slainassasin4723]

Hey I have a 2003 dodge 5.7 hemi could I fit it in a Hyundai genesis coupe?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Anything is possible with a welder, angle grinder and a little bit of courage 🤟

[@slainassasin4723]

@@noboltsleftbehind have no idea how to go about it how much do you think something like that would cost??

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@slainassasin4723 parts cost, I'd guess it wouldn't be much different than what I spent on my Challenger. That's assuming you'd do the massive amount of fabricating work yourself.

[@pepeduran-z4b]

Can I get the part # for motor mounts header harness thanks

[@noboltsleftbehind]

The motor mounts are TTi 61MMBE1, headers are TTi 5761RS, and the wiring harness/ecu setup is Holley 550-1223

[@heavyliberty9763]

awesome build!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks!

[@edwinvictoria5766]

Great video

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks!

[@teddungee490]

I was told you have to find a engine that is already setup fo manual transmission is this correct or i can get a engine out of automatic?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

You can definitely get one out of an automatic, that’s what mine came from. Just have to switch out the pilot bearing.

[@hemi-denny]

First of all , great video !! Not to many around that cover the financial part … 👍 Where did you purchase the stick adapter? I have a 6.4 with the tr6060 I would like to swap in a ‘72 RR

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks! I got that shifter from Core Shifters, seems pretty good.

[@hemi-denny]

@@noboltsleftbehind Thanks ..!

[@sarahreed8801]

I am putting a 2009 5.7 in my 1970 charger, I want to use the factory harness, do you know if the 2008 pen out will work with the 2009 engine ? Thanks Monte

[@captainboose8788]

No. The 2009 5.7 is a VVT engine, and will not work with the 2008 harness.

[@sarahreed8801]

@@captainboose8788 Do you know where I can find a pen out sheet to to make the factory 2009 harness work ?

[@robertmartin2600]

I thought the K frame had to be changed. Not true?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Nope, not needed. I’m still using my stock small block one.

[@robertmartin2600]

@@noboltsleftbehind great. And a good video as well.

[@mrphiscal]

What is the part number for the jeep shift boot?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Mopar part number is 52078970AC. It’s the OEM shift boot from a Jeep TJ.

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

Good video man !!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Thanks!

[@2010fishyfish]

I wish you had a link to all the parts you purchased. I just bought a 07 to 13 5.7 6sp manual out of a challenger that I'm going to be using

[@stephenmanion3418]

nice.!!! you got drive that's for sure.!!

[@dougdutton3107]

Can you send a list of where you got the part you purchased?

[@paulkoski8759]

What kind of cam you go with

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Comp Cams XFI 268

[@givemeaname1999]

Nice videos. I’ve watched twice already prior to finishing buttoning up my 6.1 Swap. Curious where you purchased the Holley Terminator for $1234?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I got it online from a place called CSP Racing, I think it was a Black Friday sale from last year.

[@givemeaname1999]

Ok, thanks I’ll check it out. When I said buttoned up I meant button up the planning lol. I’ve got a 6.1/Nag1. After watching your videos I’m thinking of taking the pan off to check my pick up. Was waiting for Holley to support the Nag1 but I can’t wait for ever. I appreciate the detail in your videos, Excellent work.

[@angyelgrosmon7801]

I have a 2018 5.7 for the 1500 but I'm thinking of a engine swap to an old Mopar, is it possible or no?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Absolutely, shouldn’t be much different than what I did for my 2005 5.7. And gen 3 Hemis fit well into old Mopars.

[@angyelgrosmon7801]

@@noboltsleftbehind good to know, im broke as shit and wanted to know for the future, that sweet 69 charger is calling my name lol.

[@angyelgrosmon7801]

@@noboltsleftbehind now here's a better question, how much to get the transition converted to manual?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@angyelgrosmon7801 the second half of my video covers that actually, I converted mine to a 6-speed TR-6060 which bolts right up. An original A833 4-speed is a good option, the small block bellhousing will bolt up to the gen 3 Hemi as well

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@angyelgrosmon7801 dude if you can get yourself a small block A833 4-speed it will bolt right up to your truck Hemi. They came in lots of 70s and 80s Dodge trucks and vans and they handle a good bit of power supposedly. Grab some SRT8 Jeep exhaust manifolds and slap that thing in there!

[@edwardli8938]

how much does this engine and drivetrain weigh compared to the original small block or big block?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

The 5.7 Hemi is around 25-50lbs lighter than an original small block and a good 120-170lbs lighter than a big block depending on which one you have. The transmissions should be about the same.

[@croixleibert9926]

Are you going to make more videos for the challenger or other car or not at all

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I definitely have more videos planned for the Challenger, my next task is to make it better for the track. And yes I do have a plan for a new project :)

[@ggv69340]

Thanks for the video is it Same k member ?? I want to do a 6.1 hemi in my 70 dart

[@noboltsleftbehind]

It sure is! Just a stock small block k member

[@justswapit-jsi-8911]

Nice car. I did a hemi swap but not as a nice car like this though

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

Now I'd buy that for a dollar! 👍👍👍

[@NightWrencher]

Beautiful car 👌

[@TXGRunner]

That's excellent. I am honestly stunned you were able to do all this in California without govt thugs going after you.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Older cars are left alone, we like our classic cars down here 🤘

[@nitewatch2.027]

Wanna do a hemi swap,, on my 2001 dodge van

[@davidmarion8856]

How many labor hours...approximately?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

It took me about nine months give or take working on it evenings and weekends. The majority of the time spent was on making the 6-speed fit.

[@americanhero1234]

I got a 392 hemi and 8 speed transmission 11k

[@barnesh69]

great job ! i am working on a 1973 dodge charger factory 318 car that was actually my charger from my senior year in high school , back then i thought my little 318 with headers , dual exhaust and air shocks was the fastest thing around lmao anyway i was going to do a 360 , 727 and 8 3/4 rear combo , but since this was my car from high school i want to be able to drive it almost year round . so i decided i would like to go with the 5.7 route . my question is what years and what cars or trucks would you recommend for me to look for ? i will be upgrading the motor before i put it in cam, headers possibly heads but i would like to use the automatic trans out of whatever donor car i find as i will be keeping my 8 3/4 rear with 3:91's hence why i want the over drive trans lmao and do i need the gas pedel from the donor ?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That's awesome, that's a pretty sweet car to have in high school! I think you'll like the 5.7 if you're building it for a reliable cruiser. I've racked up almost 5000k miles since my swap and it's been the best of both worlds for me, a rowdy sounding V8 that starts, idles, and drives like a modern car. The easiest year range to swap is probably the non-VVT engines, which are 2008 and earlier. The Variable Valve Timing stuff makes tuning and cam swapping a bit more complex/expensive. The earlier (2006 & earlier truck/suv, 2005 & earlier car) Hemis are already MDS deleted, so you'll save some time and money there too. I went with a '05 truck motor since it was the cheapest donor I could find, and has high-mount accessories that made it a bit easier to swap. If you're running your stock ECU and harness, then yes you'll need the gas pedal from your donor. Supposedly the earlier Hemis (non VVT, non MDS) ECUs are the easiest to unlock and tune but I just went with an aftermarket one for mine. Aftermarket harnesses I've heard need a specific pedal to work. I converted to drive-by-cable so was able to keep my original pedal. I can't say much about the auto transmissions since I went with a manual, but the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same on the Hemis and the old LA small blocks. So you have a lot of older and newer transmission options to pick from. One thing to consider if you use a modern car transmission with a fixed output shaft like I did, you'll be spending more on your driveshaft to have a slip yoke built into the middle.

[@barnesh69]

@@noboltsleftbehind thank you so much for the advice and i am currently hunting down a donor now and i will post my progress if thats ok . i almost went a completely differant direction today when i found a 2006 viper v 10 with auto trans for $4,800 o.b.o. but he didn't have the ecu or harness and i think that might be too much for my charger but damn was it tempting lol

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@barnesh69 Absolutely! Definitely keep posting your progress, I’m interested to see how your donor car works out. Haha yes I’ve been down the rabbit hole a few times too with the Viper v10. Can’t beat that torque and such a unique sound.

[@barnesh69]

@@noboltsleftbehind good morning so the viper motor didnt work out i picked up a 2006 dodge magnum rt with 84,000 miles on it . so the journey begins lol im gonna start by taking as much out of the magnum as possible . i am going to use the motor , trans , ecu , gas pedal assembly ,ignition and wire harness out of the magnum is there anything other then that , that i should grab before i part out the rest to recoupe some money and scrap the body

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@barnesh69 very cool, that's very low miles and that Magnum should have some good part-out value. A few other things might be the driveshaft (the transmission connection part might be useful), power steering lines (the pressure side connector on the pump is unique), and shifter with linkage or wiring. I've also had good luck running OEM radiators if it happens to fit your car, and you have the mounting brackets from the donor you can cut out and reuse too.

[@runnerbee71]

How much power did it make on the dyno?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

371hp to the rear wheels

[@marvingross8151]

Double most the parts price in Canada for the shipping thievery

[@noboltsleftbehind]

That’s a bummer, didn’t know it was that bad

[@2007scipione]

After watching your videos Im going to try this swap. do you prefer a truck or car 5.7 ?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

I think the truck motor made the swap a little easier for me. The high-mounted AC and alternator means you won’t have to notch the frame and have better mount/header clearance. Also I figured a truck or SUV would have had less of a chance of being abused than a Charger or Challenger if you’re getting a used motor. The intake manifold is a little better looking on the car, but the uniqueness of the truck one has kinda grown on me.

[@YGSpider]

I wonder how it would be with the Eagle Hemi , I totally love this build!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

It would be about 30hp more and a bit of weight savings because my wallet would have been lighter!

[@jimjenkins3928]

@@noboltsleftbehind what kind of HP is your Challenger putting at the wheels, you know? Im Seriously thinking of swapping out my 318 in favor of a crate 5.7 or larger Hemi in my 72 Charger.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@jimjenkins3928 yes, actually I had it dyno tuned (you can watch it a few videos back). It’s 371hp and 377ft-lb at the wheels.

[@jimjenkins3928]

@@noboltsleftbehind oh ok, thank you. I'll go back & look for it. 👍

[@kyledurham8412]

What was the horspower

[@noboltsleftbehind]

371hp at the rear wheels

[@kyledurham8412]

I have a 70 S/E. that is also a R/T clone. It has the 290 hp 2 barrel that was swapped with a 4 barrel carb and intake. Does ok, but I'd really like to make it more fuel efficient and more power like a true gear head..lol. I have been kicking this around for a while a nd being that I am an autobody tech and mechanic by trade, swapping it with more up to date system along with better braking and suspension seems like the way to go. Just really wanted to say thanks for the video. It's inspiring me to want to do it even more now. 😌

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@kyledurham8412 that’s awesome, I’m happy to be a good influence haha. I’ve put a lot of miles on mine so far, and it’s been awesome. And the engine itself is a fairly straightforward swap, just some adapter plates and an oil pan and it drops right in more or less.

[@98Pete]

What exhaust is on it

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Long tube headers, 2.5” dual with h-pipe, and two flowmaster 40 series mufflers

[@98Pete]

@@noboltsleftbehind sounds real good. I wondered how modern engine would sound through old style mufflers

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@98Pete thanks! I tried hard to get an old school sound out of it, I think the chambered flowmasters helps a lot

[@edwardclark3980]

Does it have A/C ?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

Yes, I installed a Vintage Air kit.

[@aresworkshop6899]

nice build!