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A custom Dodge that can actually sort-of get around a corner, built by the guy off /BIG MUSCLE on the YouTube's. Winner of the 2010 Hemmings Muscle Machine of the Year. Originally a 1969 Dodge Charger SE, it was kitted out with replica Charger Daytona body parts from Dayclona Enterprises.
Transmission is a Tremec TKO-600 five-speed manual, which is hooked up to a 1971 400 Chrysler B engine, which itself has been bored and stroked out to 471 cubic inches (just over 7.7 litres in modern terms).
Brakes are a mish-mash of 2008 Challenger, 2008 Viper, and 1998 Mustang Cobra - suitably large enough to bring it down from 'spirited' speeds. The suspension is improved with firmer torsion bars and leaf springs, tubular control arms, a larger front anti-roll bar (as well as one added to the rear), and power steering.
This car just oozes menace. Kaz seems to like pro-touring cars too.
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1969 Dodge Charger SE (Daytona clone) specifications
ENGINE
Block type: Chrysler B-series OHV V-8, cast-iron block
Cylinder heads: Edelbrock aluminum Performer RPM
Displacement: 471 cubic inches (originally 400-cu.in.)
Bore x Stroke: 4.375 x 3.915 inches
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Pistons: Ross 99538 flat-tops
Horsepower: 500 (est.)
Torque: 480lbs. ft. (est.)
Camshaft: type Hughes HE3746BL
Duration: 237 degrees intake, 246 degrees exhaust
Lift: 0.548 inches intake, 0.569 inches exhaust
Valvetrain: Hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel system: Holley Street Dominator intake manifold, Holley 850-CFM four-barrel carburetor, Mopar Performance mechanical pump
Lubrication system: Melling high-volume pump, Moroso Accusump three-quart accumulator with electric valve
Ignition system: Mopar Performance
Exhaust system: TTi 1-7/8-inch ceramic-coated headers, dual 3-inch pipes with X-pipe and Dynomax SuperTurbo mufflers
Original engine: Chrysler 383/350hp
TRANSMISSION
Type: Tremec TKO-600 five-speed manual
Ratios 1st: 2.87:1
2nd: 1.89:1
3rd: 1.28:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.64:1
Reverse: 2.56:1
DIFFERENTIAL
Type: Mopar 8-3/4-inch with Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential
Ratio: 3.55:1
STEERING
Type: Firm Feel Stage III power steering box
Ratio: 12:1
BRAKES
Front: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 14-inch rotors, 2008 Dodge Viper (Brembo) four-piston calipers
Rear: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 13-inch rotors, 1998 Ford Mustang (PBR) single-piston calipers
SUSPENSION
Front: Independent, Firm Feel tubular upper control arms; 1.22-inch torsion bars; Firm Feel 1.25-inch anti-roll bar; Edelbrock IAS Performer shocks
Rear: Mopar Performance XHD parallel semi-elliptic leaf springs; Hellwig 1.125-inch anti-roll bar; Edelbrock IAS Performer shocks
WHEELS & TYRES
Wheels: Custom Proformance Industries NASCAR-style
Front: 18 x 9 inches
Rear: 18 x 10 inches
Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport
Front: 265/40-18
Rear: 285/40-18
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 150+mph
Mileage: 6mpg city/13mpg highway
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Source(s): Hemmings {1}, {2}
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