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building L/SA mopar b-body. needs to be at 4185 lbs , now 3396 have to add fuel system, valve train, interior , fluids odds and ends, ballast etc.
running old school s/s springs for now, 727 auto, what would be the best 4 corner weight, or percent frt/rr thanks Last edited by garyc; 03-04-2022 at 03:40 PM. Reason: percent |
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What combo are we talking about here?
4,200 pounds? |
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Have never scaled that heavy of a car, however, I shoot 52% to 54% in the front. There are other variables to consider such as the wheelbase and type of suspension.
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At that weight I don't see how it could not be over 50% on the rear. Making the suspension work is every bit as critical as weight distribution.
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1975 chrysler cordoba 400 t/quad, 4185 lbs .463 cam 4208 lbs .483 cam
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310 HP?
OUCH! It is 294HP Iron 296HP Alum. In 72/73 Mopar with Higher Compression Let See: 310HP x 13.5 (L) = 4,185+ 170 (Driver weigh is added) is a total of a Svelte 4355 for L/SA if my math is right. Very Tough Way to Go!! I race one of the fastest 400's in NHRA and this Combo would NOT be a dime rocket at that number to get even 2 or 3 tenths under the index. If you have the car and really want to build a stocker on a budget = 360 @ 276 would be much better easier way to go on a budget - We ran the 360 for years 276HP x 14 = 3860 + 170 =4030 @ M/SA This would be doable on a budget and I would be happy to help Better plan on a Dana 60 3400 LBs is way lighter than we could ever get a Cordoba with a big block or even our Satellite and we TRIED!
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If you have the car and really want to build a stocker on a budget = 360 @ 276 would be much better
easier way to go on a budget - We ran the 360 for years 276HP x 14 = 3860 + 170 =4030 @ M/SA John is spot on here. By far the The best combination here. The transmission will cost a quarter to build. Everything about this combination can be done fairly reasonable |
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To late
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no valve train, interior, converter, fuel system, drive shaft or fluids yet, car was heading to scrape yard, got it for zip 400/727. I had spare 727 with light weight parts/TA valve body
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SO now we know the combo, anybody have any percent/weight suggestions?
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