Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! - Page 56

GTS340 · 07-09-2023, 08:52 PM

I had to look at it now that I opened my mouth. So hopefully I'm close. If not forgive me. The Dodge 3.5L SOHC is listed as 250 hp and ended in 2010 models. The 3.6L DOHC V6 is rated as 305 hp. 8 speed transmissions came into play 2015. The same 3.6L in a Charger is rated 292 (exhaust or tune better in the Challenger?). Now at the same time the 5.7 Hemi is rated at 376 hp and is in the book at 300. If either V6s were in the book, which they should be. I would think those combos should get the same percentage off on their advertized Hp ratings to start. Not like there is a mad rush to build street 5.7 Hemis either. Some younger folks like new cars. Me too!

Paul

tscheerer · 07-10-2023, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

This is another one on my favorites list!

Have a 2008 Solstice GXP that's ready to be built, looking for a partner on the build if you or anyone is interested.

mike britt · 07-18-2023, 07:48 AM

How about a 1980 Trans Am 301 turbo 210/223 natural O car. seems like an easy combination.

1347 · 07-18-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike britt

How about a 1980 Trans Am 301 turbo 210/223 natural O car. seems like an easy combination.

Billy knows all about the 301 Pontiac engine.

Billy Nees · 07-18-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike britt

How about a 1980 Trans Am 301 turbo 210/223 natural O car. seems like an easy combination.

Smedley/Unterseh have been doing these for years. They might argue the "Dime Rocket" label with you.

Steve Stasko · 07-18-2023, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mike britt

How about a 1980 Trans Am 301 turbo 210/223 natural O car. seems like an easy combination.

Rick Unterseh has an '81 he runs in O and P...I'm pretty sure Neil Smedley built the car originally. Not a bad combo...but a sensitive engine.

Billy Nees · 07-18-2023, 09:01 AM

Soooooo, who is Andrew Fidler DF/S '05 Cobalt? He sounds like my kinda guy! The word that I got was that he drove the car in. A little bit more improvement and he should be under the index anywhere.

Glenn Briglio · 07-18-2023, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Soooooo, who is Andrew Fidler DF/S '05 Cobalt? He sounds like my kinda guy! The word that I got was that he drove the car in. A little bit more improvement and he should be under the index anywhere.

Your competition !!!!

Mark Yacavone · 07-18-2023, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

Your competition !!!!

I don't think so, Glenn. Not too many guys will build their own headers for these one off combos..I only know of two. But, we'll see ;-)

Billy Nees · 07-18-2023, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

Your competition !!!!

Ya know Glenn, I hope that there's 20 more! I'm good with that.

07-09-2023, 08:52 PM	#551
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 866 Likes: 269 Liked 1,340 Times in 407 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! I had to look at it now that I opened my mouth. So hopefully I'm close. If not forgive me. The Dodge 3.5L SOHC is listed as 250 hp and ended in 2010 models. The 3.6L DOHC V6 is rated as 305 hp. 8 speed transmissions came into play 2015. The same 3.6L in a Charger is rated 292 (exhaust or tune better in the Challenger?). Now at the same time the 5.7 Hemi is rated at 376 hp and is in the book at 300. If either V6s were in the book, which they should be. I would think those combos should get the same percentage off on their advertized Hp ratings to start. Not like there is a mad rush to build street 5.7 Hemis either. Some younger folks like new cars. Me too! Paul

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mike britt Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy, Texas Posts: 176 Likes: 367 Liked 66 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! How about a 1980 Trans Am 301 turbo 210/223 natural O car. seems like an easy combination.

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,487 Likes: 3,588 Liked 7,687 Times in 1,732 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! Soooooo, who is Andrew Fidler DF/S '05 Cobalt? He sounds like my kinda guy! The word that I got was that he drove the car in. A little bit more improvement and he should be under the index anywhere. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K