![]() We opted for it to be equipped with a GM style IAC (idle air control) valve and TPS (throttle position sensor). The throttle body is fairly straight forward to install. The Terminator X Max does, but we just went with the regular X version. Plus our Holley Terminator X does not support the DBW pedal. We did not want to mess with a DBW (drive by wire) throttle pedal. This thing engulfs the puny factory throttle body. Big Mouth XT cable driven 87mm throttle body. With the motor stripped down to bare bones, we started installing parts we needed for the swap. It was pre loomed and everything was perfect length. Above Right: The Terminator engine harness comes ready to plug in. Above Center: You can see how well each connector on the harness is labeled. That is not how we initially did it but the only way we will do it from now on.Ībove Left: In conjunction with the Holley 3.5″ we opted for the Holley Pro Dash 6.86″ for all of our gauges and used a Quick Draw Brand mount. We found out later that since the Gen III Hemis are so wide, it would have been easier bolting the suspension, engine and trans together and lowering the car on top of it. With the new AlterKtion crossmember in hand, we got to work getting the suspension back together and the car ready for the motor. So we placed our order and had a new crossmember and motor mounts at our doorstep a couple weeks later. We asked about engine swap mounts but he advise us there were fitment issues trying to use them with his small block cross member. We had to order a new crossmember but the rest of the suspension would bolt right back up. Talking with Bill about our plans and he said it is not a big issue. Currently we are running his AlterKtion front suspension but, it was set up to fit small block Mopar. Our first call was to Bill Reilly at Reilly Motorsports. It is a simple installation but if you do not follow directions you can cause some major damage to the motor. There is a great video showing the installation that you can watch here. Above Right: You can see the Phaser Lockout installed at 12 o’clock. ![]() ![]() This motor was exactly what we needed and the person included the computer, wiring harness, fuse block and radiator.Ībove Left: Comp Cams Phaser Lockout kit comes with a tool to hold the spring in place while you take the bolts off the backside. The truck/Jeep motors will work but, you might need to get a car timing cover and they are not the easiest to find. Also, for most swaps you want to be sure to get a car motor. You might think you do not need it for your swap, but we were constantly going back to our extras box for bolts and random pieces. The 6.4 392 Hemi came from a 2015 Challenger and cost us $5,000.00.Ī word of advice, if you are looking at used engines, never turn down extra free parts. The motor looked super clean, low milage and complete. We do not like to see wrecked Mopars ever, but it does help in the budget department when looking for a motor. As many of you have probably seen, there seem to be a lot of wrecked SRT cars out there. We acquired the motor a couple years ago off the local Facebook marketplace. Although some wouldn’t be used, was a good peace of mind that we had everything. Above Right: The harness still had the fuse block and all the front runner accessories still installed. ![]() Above Left: The 392 Hemi was a complete pullout with manifolds, wiring harness and motor mounts still attached.
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