Charger Club of Victoria Show 04/02/2007 PICS - Page 2

Rodp · 06-02-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Roo 1970

Joe Dirt was a HEMI man...That means 426.

Ill take a 71 Challenger R/T 426 Hemi, Pistol Grip 4 speed thanks. With 15in ralleye wheels and rimblow wheel.

It had the body kit of the Mopars that were running in Nascar. Nosecone and big wing which were 440 magnums. While Joe's car probably wasn't one of them (damn, I hope it wasn't) I want the real thing.

Night Runner · 06-02-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

It had the body kit of the Mopars that were running in Nascar. Nosecone and big wing which were 440 magnums. While Joe's car probably wasn't one of them (damn, I hope it wasn't) I want the real thing.

They were either 440s or 426 Hemis, Autos (TF727) or Manuals (A833). The Superbird was based on the Plymouth Roadrunner (69 version) and the Daytona was based on the Dodge Charger 70 version). I think Joe Dirt's car was a 440 but he loved his Hemis.

Bloody expensive too easily in the $160,000 USD mark for the Hemi versions.

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Rodp · 07-02-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by [ NZTS50 ]

They were either 440s or 426 Hemis, Autos (TF727) or Manuals (A833). The Superbird was based on the Plymouth Roadrunner (69 version) and the Daytona was based on the Dodge Charger 70 version). I think Joe Dirt's car was a 440 but he loved his Hemis.

Bloody expensive too easily in the $160,000 USD mark for the Hemi versions.

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I don't know why but there's just something about it that makes me drool. It's not a classically good looking car and if you pulled up at a set of lights, even Habib would probably give you crap over it, but I want one.

http://www.moparts.org/moparts/pictu.../Superbird.JPG

I had also read that if the wing was out a degree, it would scrub the rears out in a lap. Sounds a bit outrageous but then tyre technology isn't what it is today.

Night Runner · 07-02-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

I don't know why but there's just something about it that makes me drool. It's not a classically good looking car and if you pulled up at a set of lights, even Habib would probably give you crap over it, but I want one.

http://www.moparts.org/moparts/pictu.../Superbird.JPG

I had also read that if the wing was out a degree, it would scrub the rears out in a lap. Sounds a bit outrageous but then tyre technology isn't what it is today.

Yupe, they're not too my tastes but I can definitely respect what they are and the history of them. They cleaned NASCAR up. They're a high speed car, do about 14-15 second 1/4 miles in stock form but can push over 160mph.

There are repro body parts to clone one if you're that keen. You'll need a Roadrunner body for starters.....

Cheers mate,
Carl

**Sorted** · 07-02-2007, 08:13 PM

Well here is my little 265 Hemi in its build up stage after some Custom Main Caps have been made and fitted

Just getting a Girdle built for it atm to help with the harmonics of the 6cyl

And [ NZTS50 ], your a show off..............lol

AUFalconSR or some one like that name said he was given two chargers which were in a barn ages ago but to this day I have not seen pictures of them..............

Night Runner · 07-02-2007, 08:17 PM

Nice stuff Dr! What colour combo will your car be mate?
Those 265 screamers have to be the closest sounding thing to a V8 I've heard before.....they go hard too.

**Sorted** · 07-02-2007, 10:11 PM

Its going to be some sort of Blue...........lol

Undecided yet as there are so many to choose from.........

I had a XB 302 Midly Worked Coupe and got my *** whiped but a Charger with a 265 so I just had to have one.......

The head has been flow tested @ 399.3HP atm so we may be able to squeeze some more out of it just need the harmonic sorted out as the 6 is a very long block :(

Night Runner · 07-02-2007, 10:59 PM

Sounds good mate, gunmetal or Winchester colour would be very sweet.
What model is it by the way? VH, VK, VC?

**Sorted** · 07-02-2007, 11:10 PM

1973 Chrysler Charger 2 Door Coupe..........

Currenty 4 speed manual as I blew the Auto up :(

Getting a stronger 904 Built, 727 use too much HP to run.....

Night Runner · 08-02-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

1973 Chrysler Charger 2 Door Coupe..........

Currenty 4 speed manual as I blew the Auto up :(

Getting a stronger 904 Built, 727 use too much HP to run.....

Sweet as mate, sounds like a nice car!! You should check out my NZ Mopar registry. Have a nosey, some nice cars in there, Aussie & American variety. See my signature for the address.

You can't beat the TorqueFlite-727 mate IMO. 0.10 difference in the 1/4 mile but the mods you spend on building up a 904 to make it as tough as a stock 727 can be used else where to gain that time (and then some) back. Nothing wrong with the TorqueFlite-904 either though.....both very capable of handling massive hp/T.

Post some photos when progress is made. ;)