The Dodge Race Car
(photo circa 4/87)
The Dodge Race Car
(photo circa 4/87)
This is the inside of the race car. Full roll
cage,
fire system, a pre oiler system, fuel cell.
(photo circa 5/87)
The Dodge Race Car Engine Compartment
(photo circa 1988)
The Dodge Race Car Engine Compartment
(photo circa 1988)
The Dodge Race Car and My Family
(photo circa 11/01)
The Dodge Race Car and My Family
(photo circa 11/01)
1987 Dodge Charger. It has raced in the IMSA -
Champion
Spark Plug Challenge in the mid 80s. This car has a full NASCAR style
roll
cage, professionally built by Raceweld - The Mataka Brothers,
Lebanon,
NJ. The car is light, strong and has never been wrecked. It has a
fully
adjustable suspension, adjustable Koni coil over shock absorbers, sway
bars,
big brakes with adjustable bias control, Gotti 14" x 7" aluminum
wheels
with shaved BFG TA tires. There is a fuel cell and the car is fully
plumbed
with Aeroquipt, full instruments, along with a Halon fire suppression
system.
Fully prepared 2.2 Liter race motor, with dual 45 mm Weber carburetors,
IMSA big valve gear, MSD crank fire ignition system, AP/Tilton double
disc
clutch/flywheel and Mecca Accusump pre oiler system.
The race motor in the car has a standard hydraulic valve train. The camshaft is a Mopar Performance P4452767, 240-248-24 degree, .460" lift. The ignition system is an after market point ignition system, the standard Mopar computer system is not used. All other parts are full race, as with the mechanical valve train motor.
The race motor, with mechanical adjustment cam gear, pictured in the above photos, is out of the car for refresh to be done. Rings, bearings, gaskets is all that is needed for the rebuild. A side note, that 'fancy' aluminum valve cover on the race motor has since been removed and sold. It was more trouble trying to get it to seal correctly, after valve adjustments, than it was worth. The stock steel cover works better and is lighter.
Useable spares also include one extra Gotti rim and BFG TA, an extra clutch plate, half shafts, CV joint boots, lower control arms, suspension hubs, brake discs and brake pads.
There is an complete stock 2.2 Liter fuel
injection
system included.
This is the upper strut mount we had made up. It
provides
improved caster and camber adjustment.
The spacer gave us a little more shock travel and
allowed us to lower the body a similar amount.
(photo circa 12/03)
The roll cage goes through the firewall and
attaches
to the strut tower.
(photo circa 12/03)
We made up a power brake system, which really
worked
out great.
There is a vacuum hose on each manifold runner, all
tied to the vacuum reservoir.
(photo circa 12/03)
This is the passenger side strut tower, roll cage
is
heavily gusseted, as seen here.
(photo circa 12/03)
The roll cage goes through the firewall and ties
in
the strut tower.
(photo circa 12/03)
This is the oil cooler in between the nose cap
and
the radiator support.
We have some aluminum ducting to provide airflow as
the headlight cover blocks it off.
(photo circa 12/03)
This is a shot of how the roll cage ties in the
rear
shock mounts.
(photo circa 12/03)
Another shot of how the roll cage ties in the
rear
shock mounts.
(photo circa 12/03)
This is the fuel cell, a Harwood hard poly resin
type
cell in a metal container.
(photo circa 12/03)
This is the fire suppression system. A simple
mechanical
activation cable turns it on.
(photo circa 12/03)
Fuel pump and ignition "on" switches along with
starter
button.
Accusump pre oiler, MSD electronics.
(photo circa 12/03)
Soft Touch RPM Limiter, MSD 6T, and Tachometer
Electronics.
(photo circa 12/03)
Chrysler Direct Connection Brake Bias Control.
(photo circa 12/03)
There are four of these containers, they measure 2' x 1 1/2' x 1' (L x W x H)
I have boxed, labeled & inventoried the parts.
This car can run SCCA Grand Touring 3 (GT-3) with some modification. This car could potentially be a very good NHRA PRO FWD drag racer, since it has a fully adjustable suspension and full frame.
Price on request, please email George Wagner
This page last updated 12/11/2003.