Challenger Drag Pak Owners

W J · 02-17-2010, 10:39 AM

Has Gartlits given up on his DP Challenger? And will Jeggie eventually do the same? Should be interesting to see how many Dragpaks there are at Phoenix and Gainesville....figured there'd be considerably more than 2 show up for Pomona. Hope rewards will start to come soon for the people running these cars that have poured tremendous amounts of effort and cash into building and re-building them. Could someone here state a (fairly close) dollar amount to make one of these 6.1 cars competetively race-ready? (cost of car + cost to make Nat. event race-ready) $75k or maybe WAY more? Do you think Mopar performance is giving Dragpak buyers enough bang for their buck with the initial purchase, or does this "kit" still need more factory refinement before delivery to the racer? Thoughts? WJ

Jeff Teuton · 02-17-2010, 12:31 PM

Some Round Numbers. The Car about $36K, Cage, rear suspension, shocks, cell, rear brakes, rear housing, axles, shaft etc about $12K to $14, Trans Pro Trans w/shifter $6K, Converter $1K, The car comes white clear coat with the front facia (on some ) black, Engine management $2.5K, I think that is $57.5K and you need other stuff-2500 to 5K wheels, tires etc. So $60 Conservative could be 80 with trick paint, ss headers, other stuff. That's my highly speculative guess.

Peter Ash · 02-17-2010, 12:33 PM

WJ

I'm guessing, bang for your buck depends on how much you want a factory based low production race car?

The 2010's are advertised at $39, 999.00 U.S. Dollars

Cheers

Peter Ash

Everett Vassar · 02-17-2010, 12:47 PM

I doubt if "BIG" ever planned to campaign his DP. I think Mopar wanted some exposure to bring out the new car. Maybe I'll call and see if he wants me to come get it out of his way.

NewHemi · 02-17-2010, 06:18 PM

He seemed pretty excited about the car and racing it when I talked to him last summer at the Mopar Nationals, but maybe he was just tired of signing autographs and found talking about Drag Paks more fun than that.....or at least he thought it would more fun before he talked to me.... I have lots of questions and I am not afraid to ask them.

Regardless he was pretty proud of the dyno Hp and Torque numbers on his engine and we talked a lot about chassis etc., as well as the engine.

Anyway, he is a pretty busy guy, however since it is close, maybe we will see him in Gainesville.

I certainly hope so...

David
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Chris "drooze" Wertman · 02-17-2010, 06:44 PM

Although his plans may have changed, I do know that since Indy his car has seen major upgrades and improvments in certain areas, some were shared with me in confidence so I cant say.....

I dont understand why he would do these things if it was just to get Parked.

I also, just quite accidently, saw something I dont think I was supposed to...but it has me wondering, it was his and it was for his DP car.....a very very interesting piece for certain. (It also had his name on it and when I asked , the pretty obvious it was "nervously" confirmed, and my statment was yeah, theyre pretty much like ours, only to be asked........are they like x and y.....my answer was ? I dono, I never had it outta the box.....didnt need to

And thats the truth, it turns out its different, same manufacturer different spec.

But well see.....

I dont think "Big Daddy" is a guy who buys stuff to throw away money, and I DO know he paid for certain items this go around......why pay if you aint gonna play....at least once more.

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Originally Posted by Everett Vassar

I doubt if "BIG" ever planned to campaign his DP. I think Mopar wanted some exposure to bring out the new car. Maybe I'll call and see if he wants me to come get it out of his way.

art leong · 02-17-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drooze

Although his plans may have changed, I do know that since Indy his car has seen major upgrades and improvments in certain areas, some were shared with me in confidence so I cant say.....

I dont understand why he would do these things if it was just to get Parked.

I also, just quite accidently, saw something I dont think I was supposed to...but it has me wondering, it was his and it was for his DP car.....a very very interesting piece for certain. (It also had his name on it and when I asked , the pretty obvious it was "nervously" confirmed, and my statment was yeah, theyre pretty much like ours, only to be asked........are they like x and y.....my answer was ? I dono, I never had it outta the box.....didnt need to

And thats the truth, it turns out its different, same manufacturer different spec.

But well see.....

I dont think "Big Daddy" is a guy who buys stuff to throw away money, and I DO know he paid for certain items this go around......why pay if you aint gonna play....at least once more.

Hi Chris will you be coming down to Gainesville to play this weekend?

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 02-17-2010, 07:11 PM

Im thinking we may stop down on Friday, and meet some of the CR people in person, I think were just going to take it slow and test slow and very very thorough on Saturday at SGMP.

But Im thinking Friday well haul down to Gainesville and Cert the cage and turn in all our liscence paperwork, and maybe tech through for a Grade point......

But Saturday will be her first full outing.

Then Back for Atlanta after I go home and spend a few days with the munchkins.

I, and the old man are dying to meet some of you guys who have been so supportive and helpful. Were gonna shoot for it....

Itll be the only time anyone gets to see the car "Naked" anyway, its getting wrapped Monday !

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Originally Posted by art leong

Hi Chris will you be coming down to Gainesville to play this weekend?

Jim Wahl · 02-17-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drooze

Im thinking we may stop down on Friday, and meet some of the CR people in person, I think were just going to take it slow and test slow and very very thorough on Saturday at SGMP.

But Im thinking Friday well haul down to Gainesville and Cert the cage and turn in all our liscence paperwork, and maybe tech through for a Grade point......

But Saturday will be her first full outing.

Then Back for Atlanta after I go home and spend a few days with the munchkins.

I, and the old man are dying to meet some of you guys who have been so supportive and helpful. Were gonna shoot for it....

Itll be the only time anyone gets to see the car "Naked" anyway, its getting wrapped Monday !

Good! Maybe we all can hit Leonardo's Friday night and have some great pizza and a rap session! See you Friday Chris and Artie! Jim

Irv Johns · 02-17-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drooze

Im thinking we may stop down on Friday, and meet some of the CR people in person, I think were just going to take it slow and test slow and very very thorough on Saturday at SGMP.

But Im thinking Friday well haul down to Gainesville and Cert the cage and turn in all our liscence paperwork, and maybe tech through for a Grade point......

But Saturday will be her first full outing.

Then Back for Atlanta after I go home and spend a few days with the munchkins.

I, and the old man are dying to meet some of you guys who have been so supportive and helpful. Were gonna shoot for it....

Itll be the only time anyone gets to see the car "Naked" anyway, its getting wrapped Monday !

SAVE your money for a chassis certification ... Stockers do not have to be certified. Save the $150.00 unless you just want to waste money... Irv

02-17-2010, 10:39 AM	#1
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Challenger Drag Pak Owners Has Gartlits given up on his DP Challenger? And will Jeggie eventually do the same? Should be interesting to see how many Dragpaks there are at Phoenix and Gainesville....figured there'd be considerably more than 2 show up for Pomona. Hope rewards will start to come soon for the people running these cars that have poured tremendous amounts of effort and cash into building and re-building them. Could someone here state a (fairly close) dollar amount to make one of these 6.1 cars competetively race-ready? (cost of car + cost to make Nat. event race-ready) $75k or maybe WAY more? Do you think Mopar performance is giving Dragpak buyers enough bang for their buck with the initial purchase, or does this "kit" still need more factory refinement before delivery to the racer? Thoughts? WJ

02-17-2010, 12:31 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Challenger Drag Pak Owners Some Round Numbers. The Car about $36K, Cage, rear suspension, shocks, cell, rear brakes, rear housing, axles, shaft etc about $12K to $14, Trans Pro Trans w/shifter $6K, Converter $1K, The car comes white clear coat with the front facia (on some ) black, Engine management $2.5K, I think that is $57.5K and you need other stuff-2500 to 5K wheels, tires etc. So $60 Conservative could be 80 with trick paint, ss headers, other stuff. That's my highly speculative guess. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

02-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#3
Peter Ash Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 262 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Challenger Drag Pak Owners WJ I'm guessing, bang for your buck depends on how much you want a factory based low production race car? The 2010's are advertised at $39, 999.00 U.S. Dollars Cheers Peter Ash Last edited by Peter Ash; 02-18-2010 at 11:02 AM.

02-17-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Challenger Drag Pak Owners I doubt if "BIG" ever planned to campaign his DP. I think Mopar wanted some exposure to bring out the new car. Maybe I'll call and see if he wants me to come get it out of his way.

02-17-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Challenger Drag Pak Owners He seemed pretty excited about the car and racing it when I talked to him last summer at the Mopar Nationals, but maybe he was just tired of signing autographs and found talking about Drag Paks more fun than that.....or at least he thought it would more fun before he talked to me.... I have lots of questions and I am not afraid to ask them. Regardless he was pretty proud of the dyno Hp and Torque numbers on his engine and we talked a lot about chassis etc., as well as the engine. Anyway, he is a pretty busy guy, however since it is close, maybe we will see him in Gainesville. I certainly hope so... David ________ Handjob Busty Last edited by NewHemi; 04-05-2011 at 10:07 PM.