Rod Shop

mopar68 · 03-28-2013, 08:28 PM

M68

Paul Ceasrine · 03-28-2013, 09:00 PM

Dave Boertman,,,,,,

1971 Dodge Charger {383/300 HP}.........J/SA

Dave was 'one smart guy'.

When Mopar lowered the 1971 - 383 Horsepower rating to {300 HP} from {335 HP in 1970}, Dave jumped all over the 1971 Dodge B-Body.

It fit perfect into the 1971 J/SA Class {11.50 - 11.99 Wt/Hp}

mopar68 · 03-29-2013, 10:27 PM

Nice photo, Paul. Yep, finding the right car to fit at the bottom of a given class' weight break was what it was about back then. No such thing as adjusting or subtracting up to 250 lbs. to make a class.

M68

mopar68 · 03-29-2013, 10:36 PM

M68

Paul Ceasrine · 03-29-2013, 11:11 PM

1971,

How many racers knew you could get a basic Charger with a 383/300 HP engine,,,,,,
and with an 'optional special order' (Code # N96) Ramcharger Hood with "Air Grabber" Hood Scoop and 'special air cleaner'.

The NHRA didn't re-factor the 71' Charger 383/300 HP with the 'Air Grabber'.

Those cars weren't that heavy either. I think they came in around...#3475 lbs.

R W Ohio · 03-30-2013, 12:32 PM

03-28-2013, 08:28 PM	#1
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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Rod Shop Dave Boertman,,,,,, 1971 Dodge Charger {383/300 HP}.........J/SA Dave was 'one smart guy'. When Mopar lowered the 1971 - 383 Horsepower rating to {300 HP} from {335 HP in 1970}, Dave jumped all over the 1971 Dodge B-Body. It fit perfect into the 1971 J/SA Class {11.50 - 11.99 Wt/Hp}

03-29-2013, 10:36 PM	#4
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Rod Shop M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus Last edited by mopar68; 12-18-2015 at 08:30 PM.

03-29-2013, 11:11 PM	#5
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Rod Shop 1971, How many racers knew you could get a basic Charger with a 383/300 HP engine,,,,,, and with an 'optional special order' (Code # N96) Ramcharger Hood with "Air Grabber" Hood Scoop and 'special air cleaner'. The NHRA didn't re-factor the 71' Charger 383/300 HP with the 'Air Grabber'. Those cars weren't that heavy either. I think they came in around...#3475 lbs. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 03-29-2013 at 11:28 PM.

03-30-2013, 12:32 PM	#6
R W Ohio Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stark Co. Ohio Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rod Shop

03-29-2013, 10:27 PM	#3
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Rod Shop Nice photo, Paul. Yep, finding the right car to fit at the bottom of a given class' weight break was what it was about back then. No such thing as adjusting or subtracting up to 250 lbs. to make a class. M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus