posted 01-01-2012 12:29 PM                  

To help with improved braking decided to upgrade the front rotors and breaks pads all around as part of the build. 
Going with T
EBC 3GD SPORT BRAKE SERIES ROTORS, DIMPLED AND SLOTTED, VENTED,


These discs have wide aperture slots that draw cool air into the braking contact area, thereby reducing excess heat and preventing brake fade. During wet conditions, the slots help wick water away from the rotors while removing dirt, dust, debris, and gases created by heavy braking. 

Then will be going with EBC red stuff brakes. Fully ceramic low dust, and will go all around. 

In searching POA there is Very limited options for back rotors. I have seen guys on the site sending there stock ones to be drilled in the past. Like below

posted 01-01-2012 02:12 PM                  

Liked concept but not sure of scoop look and ideally wanted it to be functional.
When talking to Brendan he mentioned the concept of an old school mopar style shaker hood and it stuck with me but nothing is easy in a project like this.

So started Looking around to see how we could possibly build the first full blown functional shaker prowler hood. After exploring, all of them
We decided to start with and order the autoform shaker design.

They build the only fully functional and integrated shaker. 

It has a built in k&n shaker, full water drainage system and a cover that is moveable inside to provide even more protection is its a rainy day.

Inside shot.

The overall design is for a challenger and will require some custom fabrication, probably some cutting and resizing to make it work if at all for a prowler but has all of the right things to start with.

No guarantees on this idea But with risk comes potential reward and with a 4 week lead time decided to place the order now so we can have it when the time is right which is still a few months out in the build. 

Will be real cool if it can become a reality. Here is the look that I really like.

Here a link to an full install in a challenger. Really cool design will need to be a bit different to be in the Prolwer.
http://www.challengertalk.com/forums/f19/afr-shaker-only-true-shaker-pictures-video-40363/

Here is some videos of the shaker installed in a challenger and pulling air.
http://www.challengerenthusiast.net/599/new-dodge-challenger-shaker-hood-from-autoform-racing/

posted 01-02-2012 11:26 AM                  

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Originally posted by Tom Santella:
Since I'm partial to Cuda's, I say a custom SHAKER is called for. I know the lines are different, but.............

This is on my bucket list, or maybe the Viper 10, right jim?

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posted 01-13-2012 04:58 PM                  

This is what makes the project complex, a ton work, alot of man hours and requires are really skilled builder to make it all come together.

So let's take the headers and exhaust system . Most cars you can go online and order a high performance set. But where do you find headers for a 6.1 hemi engine that will work and fit in a Prowler?

It doesn't exsist so with like 30 hours plus of hand work and welding the team at performance innovations started with alot of metal
Like this

And transformed the first part into high perfomance hand built custom work in progress headers like this.

So anyone can buy a crate 6.1 engine but how do your properly secure it
To the frame in the perfect position, insure safety, the proper height, location and fit? You Can't find that off the shelf these engine motor mounts where hand made by Brendan and the team to get this engine to sit perfectly.

I continue to be impressed with the teams craftmenship.
Seeing it happen In person back on Dec has really given me a better understanding of what a custom build really means. The end product will be truly like a work of art from the team. More to come.

posted 01-14-2012 07:29 AM                  

thanks for sharing the documentation on the build.

I only hope they are blueprinting what they have done just in case someone else decides to do the same

posted 01-15-2012 10:52 AM                  

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Originally posted by treyb:
Your right the good thing is this is the second full 6.1 to go through the shop. They do have the game plan laid out and of course with the learnings from each one, things even get better to take it to the next level.

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So it will be a piece of cake when mine shows up there, right?

posted 01-15-2012 12:18 PM                  

All I can say going in is that you have to love the car alot , plan to keep it along time and plan financially. You have to have a true passion for the project be willing to be patient, take risks and the love the potiential outcome in order to make it worth while for both you and the builder.

If you talk with any prowler owner or builder that has done a Major build like a Prowler pro 5.0 v6, westech stroker, twin turbos, hemi engine swap, or even the early supercharger guys, There is a kind of unique theme and passion you hear from there voice when they talk about the car, the process and its kind of a universal and priceless decision that they made.I think I must of talked to at least 10-15 or more people before I pulled the trigger with performance innovations. Now I'm one of them and why I decided on this one not to keep it a secret and share the project with other fellow owners that may have a simular passion.

posted 01-15-2012 12:24 PM                  

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Originally posted by POOLKAT:
So it will be a piece of cake when mine shows up there, right?

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posted 01-15-2012 12:37 PM                  

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Originally posted by xtreme prowler:
come one Tom... you want the V10...

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Good one if I was a gambling man and 425hp and 420 ft lb torque just was not enough for you in a 2800 lbs car.
Be a risk taker drop in that new 2012 6.4 hemi srt 8 crate engine in there 475hp 460 torque. We are Kind of already pushing that tranny with the 6.1 but what the heck be a trend setter and it probally may fit, simular design.

posted 01-15-2012 01:02 PM                  

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Originally posted by treyb:
[B] We are Kind of already pushing that tranny with the 6.1B]

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They put a 5 speed manual and regular rear end in the Howler so it should be doable. Plus you would need a bigger tank for the V10 so you need to find some room in the back lol

posted 01-16-2012 03:01 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
That engine looks like it is 6 foot tall when it was on the hoist. Are you sure the oil pan isn't sitting on the floor? It's got to be exciting watching that install.

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Ed good observation during the engine install. The oil pan did sit a little low.
It did clear but would be something to watch for when going up ramps etc.

Repost of first engine install video.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q290/tre yb1/Trey%20B%20SRT8%2061%20prowler%20project/prowler%20hemi%20in%20progress/d94fdf50.mp4

youtube verison- they changed the audio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXVSLd7ykMc

pictures of the original oil pan from first install

No worries Brendan worked his magic wonders again and was able to fabricate the existing pan, still insuring plenty of space for the oil, pump and depth to recirculate. Great custom work,While still maximizing the core components and no worries for clearance. Presure tested No leaks and works well.

They also finished up the custom made high flow headers.
Bring on the magnaflow goodies, more allumium tubing and my Kat tips and watch her roar!!