2009 Challenger Drag Car

Posted By: nssracer1

2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/03/08 11:17 PM

Should have this car at the PRI show in Orlando next week. It will be at the Indy Cylinder Head display. Yes it has a New style 426 HEMI in it.

http://www.evansvillechrysler.com/challenger.htm#challenger_top

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Posted By: ChrisJohnston669

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/03/08 11:30 PM

Those are some great shots. I can't wait to see a finished product.

Posted By: cgall

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/03/08 11:32 PM

Very cool project! This is how I would have approached the build, that $39K program car is just too expensive.

I hear there is another car being built in Eastern OH that will run an early hemi in SS/GT.

Posted By: 340RICK

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/03/08 11:37 PM

Doug you are the man

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 12:08 AM

Thats just to kool.!!

Great job guys, have fun at the PRI show.

Posted By: Cuda367

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 12:58 AM

Ok!!! Now what is Indy doing so you can put a real cam(solid roller)in that motor?

Posted By: scottb

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 01:21 AM

Nice

Posted By: hemicop

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 01:29 AM

NICE! Good luck with it!

I was one of those that applied for one, but I guess my crds. weren't good enough

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Posted By: whiskeyrunner

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 01:57 AM

that is awesome...how much do u guys have in the project of converting it over?

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 02:05 AM

That is a nice car!

Is it one of the race package ones, or is it a normal one that you are converting?

If it is already stated then i must be blind.

Posted By: urdustd

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 02:11 AM

Checkout the link below, but it looks like a 6 cylider production car straight off the lot.....looks nice!

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Should have this car at the PRI show in Orlando next week. It will be at the Indy Cylinder Head display. Yes it has a New style 426 HEMI in it.

http://www.evansvillechrysler.com/challenger.htm#challenger_top

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 02:13 AM

Thanks. I looked at the link, and i got confused that is why i asked.
But i guess that makes sense that it is on the lot.
But what got me more confused was that they never showed the factory engine in it.

Posted By: wldtm

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 02:55 AM

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what class is it built to run

ditto?

Posted By: nssracer1

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 03:04 AM

It is built to be stocker. Since it is going to a while before we know the rules and class in NHRA I will race it at Chrysler Classic , Mopars at the Strip and other Mopar races I go to. So right now its a real cool Pro bracket car. I will also have a stocker motor when we know the rules. It is not a Drag Pak car but built similar to the Drag Pak car.

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 03:09 AM

that is sweet!!!

Posted By: 11secdart

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 03:24 AM

Cool Car, Doug

Posted By: max_maniac

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 04:17 AM

NICE

- I look forward to see it it run next year.

Russ

Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 04:34 AM

I think I'm in love !!! Thanks for posting. Not top secret anymore !!

Amazing , we can't wait to see it race. I'll bring some contingency stickers to the show for the FireCore wires !

Posted By: Bigbeep

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 04:38 AM

OK, I am jealous!
No seriously, cool new ride. I will be sure to check it out next season. Beep

Posted By: MFR440

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 02:04 PM

That looks awesome, Doug! An attention getter for sure!!

So, which car stays at home now? Or did you buy a Gi-normous stacker trailer?!

Can't wait to see it in person. You ought to show up at the Indy points meet in April and enter in Super Street...

Brian

Posted By: 512 VALIANT

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 02:44 PM

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It is built to be stocker. Since it is going to a while before we know the rules and class in NHRA I will race it at Chrysler Classic , Mopars at the Strip and other Mopar races I go to. So right now its a real cool Pro bracket car. I will also have a stocker motor when we know the rules. It is not a Drag Pak car but built similar to the Drag Pak car.

NICE VEHICLE, I'LL BE LOOKING FOR IT AT MOPARS AT THE STRIP.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 04:41 PM

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It is built to be stocker. Since it is going to a while before we know the rules and class in NHRA I will race it at Chrysler Classic , Mopars at the Strip and other Mopar races I go to. So right now its a real cool Pro bracket car. I will also have a stocker motor when we know the rules. It is not a Drag Pak car but built similar to the Drag Pak car.

Predicted ET./ mph. ?
Race Weight?

Posted By: nssracer1

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 06:01 PM

Guessing 9.90s at 135 mph should be about 3200# with my 165 lbs onboard.

Posted By: BJS racing

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 06:16 PM

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Guessing 9.90s at 135 mph should be about 3200# with my 165 lbs onboard.

Do you happen to remember what it weighed when you guys pulled it into the shop?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 06:37 PM

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Guessing 9.90s at 135 mph should be about 3200# with my 165 lbs onboard.

Matchrace in the making at Columbus CC Events.

Posted By: nssracer1

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 06:47 PM

Im up for any race.

Posted By: nssracer1

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 06:47 PM

3610

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 07:20 PM

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Im up for any race.

Darn.,

Now we need another batch of T-Shirts made up.

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Posted By: Dragula

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 08:02 PM

Couple of silly questions....

Looks like you did not tub it? Are you using the stock wheel wells, and if so, what size tire? Won't this limit it too much?

Why the weird coil set-up on the rear and not a ladder bar set-up?

Posted By: BJS racing

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 08:06 PM

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Couple of silly questions....

Looks like you did not tub it? Are you using the stock wheel wells, and if so, what size tire? Won't this limit it too much?

Why the weird coil set-up on the rear and not a ladder bar set-up?

The coil set up is because in stock eliminator you have to run the factory type suspension.

Posted By: nssracer1

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/04/08 08:17 PM

This rear set up is suppose to be legal in stock eliminator. Right now it has 9 inch tires on it now. We think a 10 tire will also fit.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/07/08 05:31 AM

the 8-3/4 must be mandatory..hope it holds up..

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Posted By: rtstreet

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/07/08 05:48 AM

nice car,we should be beside each other at the show.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/07/08 06:50 AM

doug,
I would think that it would fall into AA/SA if rhat's the case 9.90 would be right in the ballpark..wish you the best of luck with it..jim

Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/07/08 07:44 AM

Doug, I've probably looked at the Challenger link a hundred times ! . I love the car. I can not wait to see it at the show ! Can't wait to see what you've done with the interior . See you soon, Rick Gorski

Posted By: DirectSubjection

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/07/08 07:48 AM

Is Santa listening? I've been very good...

Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: 2009 Challenger Drag Car - 12/31/08 03:48 AM

Gary, if I only would have had you for a Secret Santa.. Sorry, your loss..