I can already see this forum is an excellent source of information and interesting discussions, so excited about finding it.
A brief background, my first car was a used 1970 Charger SE (in 1972) with a 383 Magnum and 727. Eventually it got headers, intake, & 780 Holley before the 383 was swapped out for a 440 with the street hemi cam and a B&M torque converter. My fastest car was a 70 V-code Cuda. It got upgraded bottom end, valve train and aggressive cam, B&M converter & 4.56 gears. Both of those cars were sold years ago.
I bought a 2009 Challenger R/T with the 6 speed, and have enjoyed it so much as a daily driver that I've finally taken the plunge and have a 1970 Challenger currently under construction (of course it is WAY over budget). My goal is a fun, reliable car that can and will be driven. Exterior will be stock appearing R/T with the rallye wheels.
Under the hood, upgrading the 440 with 750 Edeblrock, Torker II, modern version of street hemi cam, Edelbrock RPM heads, 10.2 CR with Keith Black pistions and TTI headers and 2.5" exhaust backed by Tremec 5 speed and 3.55 8 3/4 rear end. It is designed to run on 91 octane pump gas, since that is the best available in some areas. I am hoping it can get 18 mpg on the highway with the overdrive Tremec.
The car already has front disc brakes so adding disc brakes on the rear axle rather than refurbishing the drums. Likewise, rather than refurbishing the stock suspension, upgrading to the Hotchkis TVS with Bilstein shocks. Power steering box upgraded by Firm Feel.
Inside, stock appearing rallye cluster with tach electronics upgraded to work with MSD ignition. Otherwise, stock look inside except for aftermarket stereo and Procar leather buckets. Factory AC dash from Year One with Vintage air to keep things cool while looking like the original. Finally, 4 window power kit from XV Motorsports.
