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I completely understand the issues and perhaps my answer was a bit too generic. When developing this concept I used the Viper as a "mark on the wall" so to speak but I know that the Cuda will not be the same. I guess a better statement would be that I want the Cuda to handle as well as I can make it within reason. The "reason" would be primarily financial. I really like the XV stuff but dont have the $$ to donate to it. Maybe another way to look at it is that I want it to handle better than the original Trans Am cars but still be streetable. My Challenger has all new poly bushings and slightly larger T bars and while it drives "ok" it is drives like a 70 Challenger (it is my 9th). My real objective with the Cuda was to modernize the car again within reason. I intend to run a 4 link rear, EFI system but retain the 340 and a 4 spd. I thought about a 5.7 and a 5 spd but it is too over done now and I like the historic value of the 340 4 spd. In the end I want it to look like an AAR but with enough subtle changes to make it interesting. I would run it on a road course but given my schedule and other issues I doubt I will any time soon.

What do you think about the 4 link? I havent installed it yet but I have all of the components. I have already installed a rear end brace.



Properly designed rear leafs and good shocks. Use the cost difference in leafs vs. 4-link to pay for the shocks. The Hotchkis setup relocates the front spring eye for improved geometry.

What T-bars did you choose for your Challenger? What exact size/type tires do you have on it? -Trying to get an idea of that car to gauge off of.

-Hotchkis TVS System Challenger with
-1.15 or bigger T-bars,
-AREngineering 13" brakes with viper Brembo calipers
-AREngineering lower control arm plates calipers,
-275/40/17 on 17x9 5.25 backspacing rims
-Consult http://www.naake.com/ on shocks (maybe some revalved QA1's). They need know vehicle weight, front T-bar wheel rates, rear spring rates.

Last edited by autoxcuda; 10/25/09 01:15 PM.