Charger
Edelbrock aluminum heads arrived today! We got a fantastic cyber-Monday deal on them through Streetside Auto. Only 3 days since ordered and they're here already.
We had debated whether to go with heads from 440 SOURCE or to go with the Edelbrocks. Although 440 SOURCE has a good reputation for unbeatable prices and good support, their heads are machined overseas and there are some concerns about QC. The price break we got on cyber-Monday made the decision to go with the US machined Edelbrocks easier to make.
We still need to decide on which rocker arms to order. Harland Sharp has excellent aluminum ones, but we want as close to 1000 hp out of this motor as we can get. No engine is "bullet-proof" but for strength I think we'll go with chromemoly steel. We're looking at some from COMP CAMS.
We decided to go with the chromemoly rocker arms from Comp Cams. They seem to be the strongest adjustables on the market and although we're not planning on mega-RPM, we are still concerned about breaking parts on an engine we're trying to tweak close to 1000 horsepower out of.
The factory 8-track player was no longer in the Charger when we purchased it and it really wouldn't be our first choice for the Charger's sound system. We opted for this touch screen CD/DVD unit from JVC. - Customizable background images, iPod input and several other options. It should look good in the dash.
When we purchased the 4 wheel disc brake conversion from "RIGHT STUFF DETAILING" it included a new master cylinder. Unfortunately our old brake booster was in poor shape and needed replacing. It took several months to find a replacement. Although it was a rebuilt unit, it was severely pitted from rust which we had to fill with primer and glazing compound. After experimenting with greys, silvers and black we tried this gold finish.
New 4-core aluminum radiator arrived today. Hopeful that this will keep the stroker running cool.
The radiator came with a pair of electric fans. - Like most of our purchases this was an eBay find.
Although it's difficult to see in this photo, we bought new 5-point camlock racing harnesses for the car. - Needless to say, the original seat belts had to be replaced.
We're considering switching our 'Mopar Performance' valve covers to 'Mickey Thompson's instead. It all started when we came across pictures of rare Mickey Thompson valve cover breathers.
Edelbrock aluminum heads arrived today! We got a fantastic cyber-Monday deal on them through Streetside Auto. Only 3 days since ordered and they're here already.
We had debated whether to go with heads from 440 SOURCE or to go with the Edelbrocks. Although 440 SOURCE has a good reputation for unbeatable prices and good support, their heads are machined overseas and there are some concerns about QC. The price break we got on cyber-Monday made the decision to go with the US machined Edelbrocks easier to make.
We still need to decide on which rocker arms to order. Harland Sharp has excellent aluminum ones, but we want as close to 1000 hp out of this motor as we can get. No engine is "bullet-proof" but for strength I think we'll go with chromemoly steel. We're looking at some from COMP CAMS.
We decided to go with the chromemoly rocker arms from Comp Cams. They seem to be the strongest adjustables on the market and although we're not planning on mega-RPM, we are still concerned about breaking parts on an engine we're trying to tweak close to 1000 horsepower out of.
The factory 8-track player was no longer in the Charger when we purchased it and it really wouldn't be our first choice for the Charger's sound system. We opted for this touch screen CD/DVD unit from JVC. - Customizable background images, iPod input and several other options. It should look good in the dash.
When we purchased the 4 wheel disc brake conversion from "RIGHT STUFF DETAILING" it included a new master cylinder. Unfortunately our old brake booster was in poor shape and needed replacing. It took several months to find a replacement. Although it was a rebuilt unit, it was severely pitted from rust which we had to fill with primer and glazing compound. After experimenting with greys, silvers and black we tried this gold finish.
New 4-core aluminum radiator arrived today. Hopeful that this will keep the stroker running cool.
The radiator came with a pair of electric fans. - Like most of our purchases this was an eBay find.
Although it's difficult to see in this photo, we bought new 5-point camlock racing harnesses for the car. - Needless to say, the original seat belts had to be replaced.
We're considering switching our 'Mopar Performance' valve covers to 'Mickey Thompson's instead. It all started when we came across pictures of rare Mickey Thompson valve cover breathers.