Drag pak Challenger

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Brian VP

I kind of thought the same thing. I thought that you had to use the stock suspension mounts and bolt on traction devices.

Welcome to the "REAL" world of special limited production stockers and you guys bitch about crate engined stockers.

[BlueOval Ralph]

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It has know become what ever is put on the crate cars is legal!!!! T-Bolt have weld on traction bars and they are legal for Stock

QUOTE=X-TECH MAN;146356]Welcome to the "REAL" world of special limited production stockers and you guys bitch about crate engined stockers.[/QUOTE]

[B Aceves]

X Tech Guy
Why would this be considered a Real world of special limited Cars? Did these cars get the ok from NHRA
to Mount the rearend the way its shown? They are allowing these cars to run what looks to me as a modified
four link set up ? enlighten us please

BTW Im not taking anything away from the owner or the builder of this car Very nice job, Im just curious to know a
a little more on these new Hot Rods

[Bob Pagano]

NHRA did not allow the vettes to mount a 12 bolt like that, it was shot down long ago. Now it looks like anything goes.

[TommyTucker]

I've just talked to Andre about your concerns. This is a stock drag pak elminatorr with an NHRA approved rear suspension, apparently because these cars have stock independant suspension. Thanks for the replies and I will try to answer anything I can.
Tom

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

Originally Posted by TommyTucker

I've just talked to Andre about your concerns. This is a stock drag pak elminatorr with an NHRA approved rear suspension, apparently because these cars have stock independant suspension. Thanks for the replies and I will try to answer anything I can.
Tom

That is correct, its all NHRA Ok'd....The cars ship with the rear set up shown (these are at MPR in Michigan and came out of a couple of cars they have completed)

They are Jeep units, the NHRA allows the upper arms to be adjustable on the 4 link setup and a panhard to be run.

I can/will post scans of my "manual" for that section that came with our car (#24) being built by Mike at MPR right now.

Yep its legal

We are however unlike almost(except 2 I know of) going to run an 8 3/4 rear , Moser makes an aftermarket housing thats thiker/stronger , its actually based on a ford 9 inch unit with 8 3/4 flange and round back. That too is NHRA approved for use in the car. I would have gone with a dana because of gear selection, but now that Richmond is making an 4.86 Pro gear I decided to opt for the weight savings.

I have pics of just about everything in great detail of our car as it came, more to follow, if there is something specific anyone is looking for let me know and Ill send you a link.

Cheers

Chris

[Bob Pagano]

Tom I did not infer that it was not legal only that the independent rear suspensions changed to 12bolt on Corvettes can not be adjustable. That is what kills an L-88 push to hard and your on the bumper.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by B Aceves

X Tech Guy
Why would this be considered a Real world of special limited Cars? Did these cars get the ok from NHRA
to Mount the rearend the way its shown? They are allowing these cars to run what looks to me as a modified
four link set up ? enlighten us please

BTW Im not taking anything away from the owner or the builder of this car Very nice job, Im just curious to know a
a little more on these new Hot Rods

How can I enlighten anyone? Someone needs to enlighten NHRA about these limited production cars but no one cares anymore except the poor racer who has to run these things heads up for class. It is very nice work being performed but these cars along with the blown Mustangs belong in S/S not stock and with a more realistic HP factor. The manufacturers seem to be able to get away with anything they want these days especially if the manufacturer in "In Bed" with the racing association. Just as Bob Pagano said why was the Corvette limited to the way they are required to mount a solid axle? At least the Corvette was showroom avaliable and legal to register and tag for the street. I wish FARMER was still in charge.

[B Aceves]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

How can I enlighten anyone? Someone needs to enlighten NHRA about these limited production cars but no one cares anymore except the poor racer who has to run these things heads up for class. It is very nice work being performed but these cars along with the blown Mustangs belong in S/S not stock and with a more realistic HP factor. The manufacturers seem to be able to get away with anything they want these days especially if the manufacturer in "In Bed" with the racing association. Just as Bob Pagano said why was the Corvette limited to the way they are required to mount a solid axle? At least the Corvette was showroom avaliable and legal to register and tag for the street. I wish FARMER was still in charge.

I could not agree with you more, Good post

[TommyTucker]

I have some more pics refering to the Drag
























I have some more photos of the challenger #018.