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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Locomotion]
#883224
12/18/10 06:16 PM
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South Jersey, NJ
DragDart360
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I love the E bodies but I think the A bodies make better race cars
70 Dart Swinger, 2850 lbs
SB 408, Bullet roller 264/268 @50 .636 SSDS stage 2 Edelbrock heads, 1 7/8 Headmans, 1050 dominator by Dom, 9.867 @ 133
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: dragon]
#883227
12/18/10 10:55 PM
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which makes the best race car for super stock E body or A body and why do you think it is better THANKS
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: DragDart360]
#883230
12/19/10 03:04 AM
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SOUTH JERSEY
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I have both and after dealing with building a 70 Cuda and I think the A body by far.
over the years there are more sucessful A's than E's running NHRA pro stock stock or stock /superstock classes.
home of the
Sox and Martin Hemi Duster
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: B1KILLER]
#883233
12/19/10 01:07 PM
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E-Body all the way. Everyone has an A-Body race car. Yes, they may be more readliy available, Cheaper to build & lighter in weight but its almost like having a Mustang. Sorry, I like to be different. I know when I get my E-Body done it will almost always be the only one out there at the track.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Dart1031]
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12/19/10 01:31 PM
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A shed in England
Tig
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Heart says E Body  , Head says A body 
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Tig]
#883236
12/19/10 01:35 PM
12/19/10 01:35 PM
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Kirkland, Washington
Pacnorthcuda
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Heart says E Body , Head says A body
Good answer!
Not only does the A body have the weight advantage but doesn't it also benefit traction-wise from more rear-overhang???
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
#883237
12/19/10 01:58 PM
12/19/10 01:58 PM
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A shed in England
Tig
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Heart says E Body , Head says A body
Good answer!
Not only does the A body have the weight advantage but doesn't it also benefit traction-wise from more rear-overhang???
 Though I might disagree about the traction bit 
'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
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#883242
12/19/10 05:10 PM
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Chicken coop
dustergirl340
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I know when I get my E-Body done it will almost always be the only one out there at the track.
Unless you see a gold one at Milan, that's ours.
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: DaKuda]
#883244
12/19/10 05:47 PM
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Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
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Does say he has graciously lowered his reserve and buy it now...What the heck was it before?? Member or not I think puff puff pass is in order  Then again it is an E Body  Oh yeah I do, and have had a few E boies. Nice cars but would not be my first choice as a racer..
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Dragula]
#883249
12/19/10 07:56 PM
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ill
dennismopar73
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love a bodies great to race ,wheel base is near perfect for racing ,ease of locating parts and cars, easy on eye next to that is 66 satelite or coronett i will own a 66 satelite street car not race ( well not much race)  
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: HEMIFRED]
#883251
12/19/10 08:20 PM
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Renton Wa
topfueldart
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70 E bodies are probably my favorite cars of all time, but the pricing is complete lunacy nowadays. I would be much more likely to buy a new challenger.
My 67 and 68 Darts have been tons of fun, I think they are more attractive than lots of the newer A's, and they fit my budget.
11.48 @ 120 with a 1.80 60' 318, stock 1.88 heads, stock 904, Pump Gas, 13 lbs of boost.
9.94 @ 134, 318 on pump gas, 14 lbs w/ Eddies, transbrake 727, 3600 lbs, 3.54 gear and 28's.
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Tig]
#883252
12/20/10 12:10 AM
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Mooresburg, Tn
'72CudaRacer
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Heart says E Body , Head says A body
Good answer!
Not only does the A body have the weight advantage but doesn't it also benefit traction-wise from more rear-overhang???
Though I might disagree about the traction bit
Ummm, not much traction problem here either? 
Brian Dunnigan 
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: Locomotion]
#883257
12/20/10 01:18 AM
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Emmett, Idaho
SuperStockWagon
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Once you start modifying the cars, it's possible to make the A or E body hook very well. But comparing both as produced, or modified to the SAME level (engine, trans, suspension, etc.) the A-body has the advantage.
I've had both as my first street and then race car was a Challenger.
I would agree with the exception of Stock Eliminator(NHRA) and the F.A.S.T. racing..Nothing like a A or AA Stock 70/71 Hemi/6pk Challenger or Cuda going heads up against a brand X's best bigblock for class or eliminations..all legal A bodies can only wish they were fast enough to participate. I've owned multiple A bodies and really enjoyed them,but in these classes E's and older B's are king. Stock Eliminator and F.A.S.T. are the greatest car shows on wheels IMO!
Just ask the guys who used to have to go up against Fred Henson's former record holding Hemi Challenger.
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: HEMIFRED]
#883259
12/20/10 01:21 AM
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DaKuda
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Yea.....E-bodies dont make good racecars.... 
correct they replaced them with these
A Duster will NEVER get close to the looks of that Cuda....no way no how... 
My opinion is the opposite . there is a saying that " beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
When did looks count for adding any performance in a race car ?
I love them all but looks aside...
Yea...by the looks of this the Duster was dominant...check out '70 on...
http://www.ronniesox.com/history.html
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: DaKuda]
#883260
12/20/10 02:41 AM
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383man
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I like em all because they are all Mopars ! But the A-body is usually lighter and that will make the fastest race car with less weight of course. My self I love the coolness and looks of my 63 Sport Fury as it was right in the thick of the Max Wedge era which were Mopars first real threat on the dragstrip that ended up dominating in the 62-64 years untill the HEMI !  Ron
Last edited by 383man; 12/20/10 02:42 AM.
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Re: A OR E BODY RACE CAR
[Re: HEMIFRED]
#883263
12/20/10 09:18 AM
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Down South
DaKuda
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I love them all but looks aside...
Yea...by the looks of this the Duster was dominant...check out '70 on...
http://www.ronniesox.com/history.html
In comparing A vs E winners are you forgetting the 68 Cuda A body ?? let's not for get the Duser was "parked" by NHRA in 1972
Ok, I need a history lesson. Seriously, never heard that please explain.
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to deal with. Been there, done that. And I don't mean racers, I mean resto/originality guys.
