Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger?

Jeff Lee · 10-31-2008, 12:56 AM

I was accepted and the 'cc" only included 18 other e-mail address'es. Unfortunately I had to get a sponsor and he backed out. I can't say I blame him because we did find out yesterday NHRA has no specs and ratings on record as of yet. Concievably, you could be buying a pile of parts with no NHRA acceptance. I seriously doubt it would turn out that way but $37K is a lot to throw out on a "what if" (plus another $45K+). What if NHRA decided the 6.1L should be 500HP as a starting point? We needed to know things like this before we could make a firm committment.
Based on the economy (mine, yours and Chryslers), I think they threw the line out there to see who took a bite. I find it very hard to believe 100 will step up to the plate with $75K to complete these for competition use. Now if anybody wants to step up real quick and buy an AMX then I can go back to planning...

Bud Lefevre · 10-31-2008, 05:33 AM

Just wondering, is Jim Bailey on that list also.

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/13522...e-Stocker.html

Jeff Lee · 10-31-2008, 10:50 AM

I'm not going to mention other's on the email as I would consider that information confidential.

Tim Kish · 10-31-2008, 12:34 PM

Looking at the specs for the drag pak car and the money they want for it - figuring it isn't complete, comes with effectively a core motor and worthless trans for class racing. Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a V-6 car off the lot, have it now (no application/begging) and convert it to Drag Pak stats?

Jeff Teuton · 10-31-2008, 01:35 PM

All ours are for racers. Try 385,305,275

Jeff Lee · 10-31-2008, 02:52 PM

Jeff, is that the HP factors?

Tim, sure. But then you have a clone. These cars are going to fetch a lot of money one day! And a 6 cylinder car is low $20K to start. I'll bet once you start buing all the upgraded parts you would wish you started with the real deal. A crate 6.1L is $6K alone.

Bud Lefevre · 10-31-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Jeff, is that the HP factors?

Tim, sure. But then you have a clone. These cars are going to fetch a lot of money one day! And a 6 cylinder car is low $20K to start. I'll bet once you start buing all the upgraded parts you would wish you started with the real deal. A crate 6.1L is $6K alone.

Wonder how much the non race items will sell for, air bags ect ?

10-31-2008, 12:56 AM	#1
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger? I was accepted and the 'cc" only included 18 other e-mail address'es. Unfortunately I had to get a sponsor and he backed out. I can't say I blame him because we did find out yesterday NHRA has no specs and ratings on record as of yet. Concievably, you could be buying a pile of parts with no NHRA acceptance. I seriously doubt it would turn out that way but $37K is a lot to throw out on a "what if" (plus another $45K+). What if NHRA decided the 6.1L should be 500HP as a starting point? We needed to know things like this before we could make a firm committment. Based on the economy (mine, yours and Chryslers), I think they threw the line out there to see who took a bite. I find it very hard to believe 100 will step up to the plate with $75K to complete these for competition use. Now if anybody wants to step up real quick and buy an AMX then I can go back to planning... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-31-2008, 05:33 AM	#2
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger? Just wondering, is Jim Bailey on that list also. http://www.racingjunk.com/post/13522...e-Stocker.html __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder

10-31-2008, 10:50 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger? I'm not going to mention other's on the email as I would consider that information confidential. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-31-2008, 12:34 PM	#4
Tim Kish Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 281 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger? Looking at the specs for the drag pak car and the money they want for it - figuring it isn't complete, comes with effectively a core motor and worthless trans for class racing. Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a V-6 car off the lot, have it now (no application/begging) and convert it to Drag Pak stats? __________________ Tim Kish 3032 SS/GS

10-31-2008, 01:35 PM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger? All ours are for racers. Try 385,305,275 __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

10-31-2008, 02:52 PM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Who got their order in before the deadline on Drag-Pak Challenger? Jeff, is that the HP factors? Tim, sure. But then you have a clone. These cars are going to fetch a lot of money one day! And a 6 cylinder car is low $20K to start. I'll bet once you start buing all the upgraded parts you would wish you started with the real deal. A crate 6.1L is $6K alone. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX