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

Geerhead55 · 03-31-2013, 01:57 AM

My only Rod Shop photos I could find were the 2 pit shots taken at Ontario Motor Speedway in '74 at the NHRA Supernationals, (the Dart photo has been posted before), and the 2 track shots taken at Seattle in '75 at the inaugural NHRA Fallnationals.
I'm not sure who the Challenger belonged to, but if I recall correctly, Dave Boertman came in and drove the car for that event.
Danny Durham

Paul Ceasrine · 03-31-2013, 11:57 AM

Dave Boertman

* 1971 Dodge Charger.......383/300 HP
* Class.....J/SA

For 1971, the 383 engine was re-rated by Chrysler from 335 HP,,,, down to 300 Horsepower.

Compression Ratio was dropped from {10.0} ,,,,,,, down to {8.6}

New #3462346 Cylinder Heads were utilized for 1971, but the 'Big Valve' (2.08" Intake / 1.78" Exhaust) were still retained.

Camshaft, was a 'Special High-Lift Bumpstick' with a --- .467" Intake / .483" Exhaust ~ 268* / 284* Duration, with 46* Overlap.

High-Load Rate Valve Springs w/Damper

The 'trick', a "Holley" Model #4165 Series - 650 CFM-rated (#R-6191) Carburetor, with a 1 9/16" Primary and Large 1 3/4" Secondary.
* (The 'first' version on the 'new' Holley Spread-Bore)

The result..........capable of {12.50's @ 110 MPH) on a 12.90 @ 106.56 MPH National Record.

Dave sent the other J/SA Racers (1969 Chevy II Nova, 350/255 HP cars) into another direction.

1971
* Winternationals...................Stock Eliminator Champion
* Gatornationals....................Stock Eliminator Champion
* Springnationals..................Stock Eliminator 'Runner-Up'
* Summernationals...............Stock Eliminator 'Runner-Up'
* Indy Nationals.....................J/SA Class Winner
* Fall Nationals......................J/SA Class Winner
* World Finals........................Stock Eliminator Champion
* National Record Holder.....J/SA

mopar68 · 07-21-2015, 08:08 PM

stage1scott · 07-21-2015, 09:58 PM

I love this shot-4 speed 69 BelAir, 7 inch slicks working hard!! Growing up in Columbus during the Rod Shop era was magical.....

03-28-2013, 08:28 PM	#1
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03-28-2013, 09:00 PM	#2
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, 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
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03-31-2013, 01:57 AM	#7
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Rod Shop My only Rod Shop photos I could find were the 2 pit shots taken at Ontario Motor Speedway in '74 at the NHRA Supernationals, (the Dart photo has been posted before), and the 2 track shots taken at Seattle in '75 at the inaugural NHRA Fallnationals. I'm not sure who the Challenger belonged to, but if I recall correctly, Dave Boertman came in and drove the car for that event. Danny Durham Attached Thumbnails

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

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.

03-31-2013, 11:57 AM	#8
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 * Class.....J/SA For 1971, the 383 engine was re-rated by Chrysler from 335 HP,,,, down to 300 Horsepower. Compression Ratio was dropped from {10.0} ,,,,,,, down to {8.6} New #3462346 Cylinder Heads were utilized for 1971, but the 'Big Valve' (2.08" Intake / 1.78" Exhaust) were still retained. Camshaft, was a 'Special High-Lift Bumpstick' with a --- .467" Intake / .483" Exhaust ~ 268* / 284* Duration, with 46* Overlap. High-Load Rate Valve Springs w/Damper The 'trick', a "Holley" Model #4165 Series - 650 CFM-rated (#R-6191) Carburetor, with a 1 9/16" Primary and Large 1 3/4" Secondary. * (The 'first' version on the 'new' Holley Spread-Bore) The result..........capable of {12.50's @ 110 MPH) on a 12.90 @ 106.56 MPH National Record. Dave sent the other J/SA Racers (1969 Chevy II Nova, 350/255 HP cars) into another direction. 1971 * Winternationals...................Stock Eliminator Champion * Gatornationals....................Stock Eliminator Champion * Springnationals..................Stock Eliminator 'Runner-Up' * Summernationals...............Stock Eliminator 'Runner-Up' * Indy Nationals.....................J/SA Class Winner * Fall Nationals......................J/SA Class Winner * World Finals........................Stock Eliminator Champion * National Record Holder.....J/SA Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 03-31-2013 at 12:59 PM.

07-21-2015, 08:08 PM	#9
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Rod Shop __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus Last edited by mopar68; 12-18-2015 at 08:29 PM.

07-21-2015, 09:58 PM	#10
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 405 Likes: 1,696 Liked 104 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Rod Shop I love this shot-4 speed 69 BelAir, 7 inch slicks working hard!! Growing up in Columbus during the Rod Shop era was magical..... __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!