Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger?

cutta · 07-24-2008, 01:08 PM

Okay guys, I know that this question probably isn't going to get answered because I'm sure this car is strictly hush, hush. But I was looking at the Indy entry list and the powerplant for the car is listed as a Plymouth 426? I would assume that he would be using a Hemi powerplant here.

So I was just wondering if he's going to be using one of the street hemi's? OR

Is he going to use one of the 426 Wedge engines?

Sure would appreciate any info if possible.

Jeff Teuton · 07-24-2008, 02:53 PM

Maaybe a 68 Cuda with a 426 wedge or something like that. The numbers work pretty good for that.

Sonny Stancil · 07-24-2008, 03:36 PM

How can you race a car not in the class guide????

Tony Janes · 07-24-2008, 03:46 PM

It will be in the class guide in the very near future

Bryan Worner · 07-24-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonnystancil

How can you race a car not in the class guide????

You can't!

Dick Butler · 07-24-2008, 04:56 PM

Remember GT now can be "any body" with "any motor" as long as it fits the HP/WT of the class and the motor and chassis are in the guide.

cutta · 07-24-2008, 05:27 PM

Thanks Jeff! Why all the complaints, its just one little 09 Challenger. It hasn't even become a threat yet and people are throwing a fit. Relax, like someone else said, the car will be in the guide very shortly. The Chrysler Corp has been talking to NHRA throughout the entire production process of these cars so we all know that Joey's car will be more than legal for competition. Can't wait to see it in action. I just hope that Mopar can still another class record along with the debut.

John Warehime · 07-24-2008, 05:45 PM

I saw some videos of the new Challenger on Youtube, and it comes with a fuel injected 392 Hemi. It ran 11.20's as produced(it comes with 10' Goodyear slicks, and a Dana 60 on leaf springs). Not bad for a production car. I don't know the NHRA rated HP for the 392 engine. This should make a very neat looking SS car, just like the 2005 Mustang.

thomas sheehan · 07-24-2008, 06:08 PM

I'm betting it will be in the book soon also.
Finally..... a fuel injected MOPAR combo. Coming to a strip near you!!!!!!!

by the way..... 11.20's in denver equate to mid 10's anywhere else in the country.

Tom

FLOYD RUSSO JR · 07-24-2008, 06:31 PM

all i can say is that when he comes out.. it will be bad bad ***.. like joey told me long time ago:::: DO NOT BE MAD I AM JUST FASTER THAN YOU!!!!!!!!!! we seen the cars an its cool deal!!!!!!!!! later from mr.boo-boo!!!!!!

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cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? Okay guys, I know that this question probably isn't going to get answered because I'm sure this car is strictly hush, hush. But I was looking at the Indy entry list and the powerplant for the car is listed as a Plymouth 426? I would assume that he would be using a Hemi powerplant here. So I was just wondering if he's going to be using one of the street hemi's? OR Is he going to use one of the 426 Wedge engines? Sure would appreciate any info if possible.

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Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? Maaybe a 68 Cuda with a 426 wedge or something like that. The numbers work pretty good for that. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

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Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? Remember GT now can be "any body" with "any motor" as long as it fits the HP/WT of the class and the motor and chassis are in the guide.

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cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? Thanks Jeff! Why all the complaints, its just one little 09 Challenger. It hasn't even become a threat yet and people are throwing a fit. Relax, like someone else said, the car will be in the guide very shortly. The Chrysler Corp has been talking to NHRA throughout the entire production process of these cars so we all know that Joey's car will be more than legal for competition. Can't wait to see it in action. I just hope that Mopar can still another class record along with the debut.

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John Warehime Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? I saw some videos of the new Challenger on Youtube, and it comes with a fuel injected 392 Hemi. It ran 11.20's as produced(it comes with 10' Goodyear slicks, and a Dana 60 on leaf springs). Not bad for a production car. I don't know the NHRA rated HP for the 392 engine. This should make a very neat looking SS car, just like the 2005 Mustang.

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thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? I'm betting it will be in the book soon also. Finally..... a fuel injected MOPAR combo. Coming to a strip near you!!!!!!! by the way..... 11.20's in denver equate to mid 10's anywhere else in the country. Tom

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FLOYD RUSSO JR Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: GONZALES,LA Posts: 247 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Joey Wilkes GT/AA 2009 Challenger? all i can say is that when he comes out.. it will be bad bad ***.. like joey told me long time ago:::: DO NOT BE MAD I AM JUST FASTER THAN YOU!!!!!!!!!! we seen the cars an its cool deal!!!!!!!!! later from mr.boo-boo!!!!!!