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    Offline WedgeHead

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    « on: July 24, 2005 - 06:02:07 PM »
    Hi Guys and Gals!

    Recently I have been reading Popular HotRodding magazine. I know it is full of Chebbies and Phords, but the last yr. they have been doing more MOPAR related rides.

    Anyway, I really like the idea of the new features on g-Machines. Older cars built up with newer tech. like fuel injection larger disc brakes, huge wheels and sticky rubber,very comfortable and funtional interiors, so that they not only run a fast 1/4 mi. but also steer and brake like sports cars. I think it's all pretty exciting and would love to have fun driving a Mopar like that! (A, B, E-body!)

    I have noticed that not many Mopar guys I know locally talk about or even care about these g-machines, and so I was wondering if any of you have an interest in them or not? Maybe they were discussed here already, and I haven't seen the posts yet! I find them very  8)
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    « Reply #1 on: July 24, 2005 - 08:54:19 PM »
    I'm all for alot of the upgrades to bring some of these cars into the 2000's except the oversized wheels.  Fuel injection, oversized brakes and all the others are cool!  I may do it one day to something!   :beer:
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    « Reply #2 on: July 24, 2005 - 10:33:24 PM »
    my charger will be a G machine
    « Last Edit: July 25, 2005 - 06:43:59 AM by Rev-It-Up »
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    « Reply #3 on: July 25, 2005 - 06:44:44 AM »
    Hey CP...I resized that for ya.  Great looking Charger!  What are your plans for her?
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    « Reply #4 on: July 25, 2005 - 07:31:01 AM »
    His plans are insane but I will let him tell you!!!  It will blow you away when he tell the rest of you!!!

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    « Reply #5 on: July 25, 2005 - 08:04:58 AM »
      :eekbig:   :coffee:   
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    « Reply #6 on: July 25, 2005 - 08:37:41 AM »
    I didn't know you owned a Charger CP.  :thumbs:
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    Offline dwbiggs

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    « Reply #7 on: July 25, 2005 - 08:44:58 AM »
    I love the g-machines!  :thumbs:   Sorta building my Challenger as a g-machine.  Not going for the fuel injection but did put in some suspension mods, bigger brakes, and a Firm Feel steering box.  Also, eventually going to put in an aftermarket A/C system and either a Keisler overdrive transmission or a Gear Vendors unit.

    Dan
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    1974 Challenger Rallye - 440+.040, 0 decked, 10.5:1, Ross Pistons, Hughes 3844 cam (238/244, .536/.540), Eddy RPM manifold, Eddy aluminum heads, Holley 750, TTI headers, .96" T-bars, IAS shocks, 1 1/8" front sway bar, 3/4" rear sway bar, XHD 6 leaf springs, Firm Feel stage 2 steering box.

    Offline WedgeHead

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    « Reply #8 on: July 25, 2005 - 09:29:39 PM »
    Sounds pretty sweet dw :thumbs:,

    What suspension mods have you done to it? And did you notice a big improvement in handling?
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    « Reply #9 on: July 26, 2005 - 12:16:48 AM »
    if a miracle happens & I find some cash I intend to install a Dana 60 diff , weld the lower control arms & steering mounts use tubular upper control arms , install the rear sway bar & disc brakes, install C body tie rods & links  , develop a multiport EFI system for it
     as it sits it is technically capable of running 270 MPH , not enough power to get there though
     eventually I wanted to twin turbo it which solves the power problem , I would also like to turn it into a DayClona like Pam & Garys
     ultimatly I would like to run some of the Pony Express runs with Ralley Mike such as the Sliver state in Nevada
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    « Reply #10 on: July 26, 2005 - 10:27:18 AM »
    Wedgehead,

    It is still under construction...hope to get all together in the next few weeks.  I'll post my opinion on the setup then.

    I haven't done anything exotic just went to 12" disc brakes using stock components, 1.125" front sway bar, 3/4" rear (for now), .96" Tbars, Firm Feel stage 3 box, 6 leaf ESPO springs, Edelbrock IAS shocks, rebuilt front end with Moog stuff.  I will use my 235/60-15, 255/60-15 tire combo for a while and might later switch to 17" wheels.  I don't want anything real harsh, just a nice stable handling weekend cruiser.

    Now with this stiffer suspension I have a 500HP 440 going in.  Traction will likely be a nightmare with the reduced weight transfer but what am I to do.   :tongue:

    Dan
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    « Reply #11 on: July 27, 2005 - 12:16:20 AM »
    I don't know , guys/ gals , I guess everyones got there own personal taste in the way they want their ride , but why mess with perfection?  :dontknow: It just seems kinda  , ,  sacraligous , doesn't it ? ( hope I spelled that right ! ) But I'll admit , I do love to put the mags and fat tires on 'em ! But strictly for better traction , see, yeah , thats it , traction! :burnout:
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    « Reply #12 on: July 27, 2005 - 02:17:04 AM »
    I drag raced for years , it gets boring ...on to something more challenging
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    Re: g-Machines
    « Reply #13 on: July 28, 2005 - 03:45:54 AM »
    270MPH ??

    Even with a twin turbo it would probably never get there.

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    « Reply #14 on: July 28, 2005 - 09:34:01 AM »
     :iagree:
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