Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
Come on Dippy360 ... what’s the 411 on that machine ?

Oh you don't have to ask me twice...

Here is the low-down on the current combo, keep in mind I'm working on a W2 stroker at the moment with a hydraulic roller cam that's just a tad hotter then the flat tappet I've got in there right now. I'm looking forward to the spring...

Car is a 1980 Dodge Diplomat Coupe, 3600 lbs. w/ driver (175 lbs).

Engine is a 0.020" over 360, hyperutectic pistons (Sterling H116CP), 10.5:1 static CR. For heads I went with a set of factory 596 castings, Manley 2.02/1.60, 11/32 stem, new bronze guides, and a standard 3 angle valve job. Hughes Engines cam, the HE3844AL piece, it specs out as follows: .535/.540 lift, 237/243 dur. @ .050", 286/290 adv. dur., 108 LSA. Performer RPM intake and a Carter TQ carb (9800 series with the built in electric choke). Ignition handled by the MP chrome box with the Accell Yellow tower coil.

727 transmission with Raybestos clutches & bands, shift kit, modified valve body, basically a tweaked new rebuild. Converter is a 4k stall, Dynamic 9.5" unit. Finally the rear end is a 8 3/4" unit with a 741 casting 4.10 SG.

Exhaust wise I'm running 1 5/8" primary tube header (Hooker) into a 3" dual exhaust system, Hooker MaxFlow mufflers with X cross-over.

All in all it's a fun weekend toy! Blast on the street, a tad slow at the track (best ET of 13.03 @105) due to absolutely horrific traction and no weight transfer. The car is setup to handle on the street (KONI adjustable shocks, both sway bars, etc.) as opposed to being a straight-line champion.

Here is a link to a YouTube video video my son put together from one of our track days back in 2016.