Are you looking to drop a modern Gen 3 HEMI in your classic Mopar? QA1 has engineered a complete front-end kit with engine mounts that can help relieve the headache of these popular swaps and provide modern handling in one fell swoop.

The Full Monte

Make no mistake, this is no budget swap (more on that below), but if you are planning a classic Mopar build from the ground up, this is the ultimate solution to completely revamp the front-end. The Gen 3 HEMI mounts are just a bonus, in fact, there are mounts for small- and big-block engines, too, and even Gen 2 HEMI. QA1 includes everything from brand-new spindles, coilovers, control arms, K-member, tie rods, and a steering rack in these Front Coilover Systems for classic Mopars.

While sticking with the stock torsion bar setup in the front may sound simple and cheap, it does come with some drawbacks. The first is header clearance – so much so that if you want to do a Gen III HEMI swap right you need to do a full coilover conversion. Without insulting the great HEMI, we can admit that they are relatively massive engines. This means that dropping a modern Gen 3 HEMI into just about any car isn’t just about bolting in more power—it’s about making sure that power doesn’t turn your ride into a wild, unpredictable beast. These engines are monsters, way heavier and more aggressive than what these old chassis were designed to handle. Suddenly, your beautifully restored Mopar is trying to wrestle 500 horsepower with suspension technology from the Kennedy administration. That’s where coilovers come in—they’re like a precision fitness trainer for your car, giving it the strength, flexibility, and control to handle its newfound power.

Even with a Gen II HEMI or big-block, you may want to do the coilover conversion with QA1’s other modular engine mounts, especially since it comes with several HUGE benefits like moving to modern rack and pinion steering, many performance brake upgrade options, weight savings, and track width for larger wheels and tires – plus (of course) adjustable ride height and shock valving. Coilover conversions are available with single- and double-adjustable shocks as well as the MOD shock series, and there is even an option to add Wilwood brakes.

Fast Facts

• Tubular K member reduces weight and makes room for big-tube headers
• Modular motor mounts for many engines, including a Gen 3 Hemi option
• Tubular control arms that provide modern geometry for handling and drivability
• Powered rack-and-pinion steering delivers a modern feel
• Single- or double-adjustable QA1 coil-overs help you easily dial in your preferred ride quality and stance
• Mustang II-style spindles offer a wide range of brake options
• All required hardware for installation
• Wilwood brake configurations available
• Optional front sway bar improves handling

Depending upon application, versions are available for stock ride height, 0-2 inch drop, or 2-4-inch drop using drop spindles. The latter of which requires 18-inch wheels, while standard spindle versions do not. The Pro Touring style kits have polyurethane bushings on the lower control arms for better NVH characteristics when driving on the street. A Drag version with 0-2 inch drop is available with lighter spring rates and rod ends only.

Inflation Got You Down?

We know you are not made of money, and while sometimes a Gen 3 HEMI may be in the budget but a complete front-end may not be (that sort of sketchy ride is also right up our alley). Well then, we would suggest a tubular K-member like this B-body version to keep the torsion suspension but gain clearance and get your swap mounts elsewhere. There are a lot of Gen 3 HEMI swap engine mounts on the market now, thankfully – more so than we were chuck full of Mopar projects and with no way to install a HEMI.

Whether you’re building a street machine, pro-touring car, or drag racer, QA1’s K-member, engine mount, and coilover combinations provide the foundation for a successful modern HEMI swap. Remember that these components are designed to work best as a complete QA1 system for the best possible results.