A-Bodies...Big Motors / New Hemi Duster - FINAL ASSEMBLY

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HemiMark said:
Thanks Dude.... what kind of times do you think you'll get??
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Low 8's in the quarter, around 160 mph is the territory we are in, considering car weight and projected hp numbers. The chassis is what is the key to this build. We set the big Hemi as far back as we could but still keep the factory dash in place. Weight transfer of that 700 pound elephant will dictate how hard I can plant the tire with some fine tuning of the 4 link. My goal is to leave with the tires only about 2 inches off the pavement (kinda like the pro stocks leave) and let the wheelie bars stabilize the launch in the rear.
 
HemiDenny said:
Ross...(hope I got that right)...rear tire ....BF Goodrich Drag Radials...315/60/15 ...they measure overall appx 29 7/8" tall and 12" wide...inflated on 8" wide rims

3 1/2" rear travel is passable....bounce on a "stock" car w/good shocks or air shocks and tell me what you get...I just wouldn't be playin' Bo Duke...I think I got 5" plus on mine and hope I only use around 3"...I'd put stops on it so you don't use the shock for the travel stopage..if you know what I mean

the Duster is painted...late model (07-08) Dodge pick-up silver...not the prowler silver...I was told that it would be easier to apply and touch-up if neccassry...I read somewhere (your thread) to K.I.S.S.

Thanks for the compliment....it never gets old!
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Denny,
what am I missing here I did the bounce test on 3 street vehicles and I got a whopping 1/2"-5/8" of travel, I even added extra bodies for weight and down force and got the same results !! So why do I need 3 1/2" with coilovers, heck I even tested my buddies leaf spring Firebird and still only 1/2". So will I be bottoming out with 2"-2 1/2"?? I know it seems like not enough but the numbers are what they are. thanks for the help....
 
Originally Posted by HemiDenny
Ross...(hope I got that right)...rear tire ....BF Goodrich Drag Radials...315/60/15 ...they measure overall appx 29 7/8" tall and 12" wide...inflated on 8" wide rims


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Assembly progressing again......Dynamat aroung engine/trans area
and Rattletrap in all other areas.


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Ross ...great job of "field testing" the required travel....remember in that 3 1/2 of travel...2" would be compression (downward movement) and that would leave 1 1/2 of upward movement....not sure what the right terms are
 
if we ever meet up Hemidart528....we can go for some coffee....I'll wheel...cause what I got... compared to you... is nothin' BUT a coffee getter!
 
gave the rear shelf to Bout...gonna shoot it the "Porno Red".

....hopefully have the last few powdercoated pieces returned (via UPS) from my buddies in WV so I can place the motor/trans/OD in place.....maybe by this weekend
 
Cool to see the new pics can't wait to see the motor and tranny in place. Got good news from my engine builder today pistons and rods came in today so progress is being made ordering custom ground cam tomorrow we are finally getting somewhere.

Wow that Hemidart528 has one mean machine.

Denny sure looks like there's a lot of Hemis starting to roam this board, that's pretty cool.
 
HemiDenny said:
if we ever meet up Hemidart528....we can go for some coffee....I'll wheel...cause what I got... compared to you... is nothin' BUT a coffee getter!
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Denny I'll definitely take you up on that. You and Old Man Mopar think just like I do--we will do anything it takes to make sure the details are maximized and no corner is cut (figuratively speaking--I've cut many a corner with a sawzall and cutoff wheel!).
 
I must be gettin' old .......but these days I would much rather look at pictures of 528Hemidarts' ride than Todds' friend....I'm just sayn'
 
Now Denny you are such a good guy when your wife on the computer with you.
 
it's all good here in paradise......(the wifes been in a good mood...lately)


I think I'll finally be able to roll the drivetrain under it this weekend.
 
HemiDenny said:
it's all good here in paradise......(the wifes been in a good mood...lately)


I think I'll finally be able to roll the drivetrain under it this weekend.
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don't forget to take pictures! lol I drove the Orange Duster today.................. the best hot rod I have ever owned. Period.
 
Sweet can't wait to see the new pic's keep up the good work. Glad to see your living in paradise, Great car and Wife what a lucky man.
 
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