Create Your First Project
Start adding your projects to your portfolio. Click on "Manage Projects" to get started
Project Fast Fish
Our owner had long dreamed of building a classic Mopar to rival the Chevys in Optima’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car. While there have been several Pro Touring Mopars, few have truly hit the track and taken the abuse. When this AAR ‘Cuda came to us as part of a package deal, we saw it as the perfect opportunity to create something extraordinary. Although it was a factory AAR, the car wasn’t numbers-matching. A friend restoring a Challenger T/A used many of the key AAR/Challenger T/A parts from this car to complete his build. With the original components removed, we sent the ‘Cuda to SpeedTech Performance in St. George, Utah.
SpeedTech had been considering expanding their high-end Pro Touring suspension solutions to the Mopar market but needed the right platform to start. Our AAR ‘Cuda gave them the perfect testbed. They developed their ExtReme suspension system for this build, including a custom front subframe that allows the ‘Cuda to run 315-wide front tires with 30 degrees of steering—unmatched in the market. We also chose their award-winning ExtReme IRS for the rear, balancing on-track performance with street comfort.
This project had to be something truly special. Modifying a real AAR wasn’t a decision we took lightly, but we were committed to honoring its racing heritage. Even down to the logo, we customized a factory Hellcat emblem to resemble the fish the ‘Cuda was named after—thus, Project Fast Fish was born.
We knew the car needed the right powerplant. Thanks to our friend at Steve White Motors, we secured one of the first Hellcat Redeye crate engines available, delivering 810 horsepower. Later, we rebuilt the engine with forged internals and increased the boost by a few pounds, unlocking even more power.
The result is exactly what we envisioned: a turnkey, head-turning Mopar that dominates on the road course, drag strip, and street. It’s the ultimate all-around muscle car, equally at home on the track or at car shows, where the fit and finish never fail to impress. And with A/C onboard, it's ready to tackle even the hottest Texas days.
- Original Vitamin C Orange – Original Color for the car.
- It is an original AAR Cuda 340 6-pack 4-speed vehicle.
- Custom Billet Hood Louvers cut into original AAR Hood
- Custom Hellcuda Billet Side Emblems
- Front custom spoiler to emulate the AAR race cars.
- Hellcat Redeye Crate Engine built fully forged with 3 extra pounds of boost – 850 Horsepower
- RSG Tranzilla BUILT T-56 Magnum built to handle 1,200 lb-ft and 1,500 horsepower
- SpeedTech Independent Rear End with Dutchman Center section & 3.70 gears
- McLeod Dual Disc Clutch
- Ricks Tanks EFI Tank with dual 525lph Fuel Pumps
- PRC Custom Aluminum Radiator and Intercooler
- Custom air intake into the inner fender
- Custom 3” Stainless Steel Exhaust with Stainless works 3” Mufflers
- Custom Exhaust with H-pipe built to emulate original AAR exhaust
- One-off headers by SpeedTech Performance to clear their front subframe
- Custom ducting under bumper to oil cooler and power steering cooler
- Custom radiator core support cover
- Forgeline CF1R Monoblock 18x11” and 18x12” wheels
- 315/35R18 BFG Rival S front, 335/30R18 rear
- Custom hub-centric rear wheel spacers to allow for Monoblock Wheels
- Baer 14” Disc brakes with 6-piston calipers all around
- SpeedTech’s test car for the #ExtReme suspension system.
- ExtReme front subframe made to clear 315’s with 30 degrees of turning angle.
- ExtReme IRS award winning rear suspension with cantilever shocks
- JRI adjustable shocks all around
- Custom 8-point cage to tie suspension together
- Sweet Mfg. Rack & Pinion – Made to handle big 315mm tires on a track.
- Recaro vintage seats with Orange Spectrum insert. Custom bolstered for more grip.
- Ididit Tilt Steering Column
- Hurst Pistol-grip shifter
- Custom Console with cupholders
- Crow 4-point harnesses
- Marine-grade flooring and VibroSolutions sound deadening throughout.
- Sparc Industries Custom Billet Steering wheel
- American Autowire Wiring Harness
- Dakota Digital RTX Retro-style Gauges
- Factory Dodge ECU with BIM module through the CAN-BUS to run gauges
- Optima H1 Battery – Oversized Yellowtop
- Custom interior rear seat delete and trunk enclosure with package tray viewing window
- Cantilever shocks exposed to see articulation
- 8-point roll cage ties into rear suspension
- Original AM Radio presets control power windows
- High end custom Bluetooth stereo with sub, amp, etc. hidden under rear seat panel.
- Mosconi Crossover and Amp
- Dual FoCal Subs hidden under rear seat area
- Alpine TypeX Door Panel Speakers
- Custom Power Window Conversion controlled by the OEM AM Radio Preset buttons
- Stereo system volume controlled by OEM Radio volume knob