2015 drag pack challenger

House of Darts · 08-28-2014, 08:44 PM

I just read an article in Competition Plus that outlines the 2015 Challenger Drag Pack. It states it is equipped with a 9" rear. I assume Ford 9". Does this mean according to the rule book that the Ford 9" is the "new" Dana ", "same automobile manufactured" and is legal for all Mopars?

Troy Pourciau · 08-28-2014, 08:52 PM

^^^^ LOL unfortunately the COPO has a 9 inch style diff (ford) uugh

Alan Roehrich · 08-28-2014, 08:53 PM

No.

This was already covered a while back, you must have missed it.

You cannot even run an aluminum center section, which came on one of the new cars, 8-3/4" Mopar or 9" Ford, in an older car. Pretty sure they made Ken take his aluminum 9" center section out, and I think Jim Wahl was told he couldn't run an aluminum 8-3/4" in his older Mopar.

stocker396 · 08-28-2014, 08:57 PM

I know for a FACT you CANT! I asked to use the "corporate" Diff from the COPO to replace my beatup 12 bolt and got DENIED! The officials (danny gracia, Bruce B) Said NOPE. They said if Idid not want to keep dealing with old parts and failures "Buck up and buy one of the new cars or QUIT"

In other words shut up or phase out.

House of Darts · 08-28-2014, 09:14 PM

I was not referring to the aluminum center section. I do remember what the ruling was on that issue. Chrysler does not make the Dana and the Dana is accepted. I imagine that the 9" probably is aftermarket? And if so doesn't it follow the path of the Dana?

Alan Roehrich · 08-28-2014, 09:16 PM

Once again, no.

You have to understand that the rules that apply to the "new" cars are not the same rules that apply to the "traditional" cars.

Bob Lasko · 08-28-2014, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy Pourciau

^^^^ LOL unfortunately the COPO has a 9 inch style diff (ford) uugh

GM calls is a Strange 9 inch.
Bob

Todd Boyer · 08-30-2014, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy Pourciau

^^^^ LOL unfortunately the COPO has a 9 inch style diff (ford) uugh

Unfortunately, the V10 Drag Packs have a Powerglide trans (GM) UGH !!! It seems 'traditional' or "corporately legal" have lost their meaning.

Todd Boyer · 08-30-2014, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Once again, no.

You have to understand that the rules that apply to the "new" cars are not the same rules that apply to the "traditional" cars.

Exactly, Alan. Like runs of 50 cars being allowed in Stock!

Jim Wahl · 08-30-2014, 11:08 PM

Alan is correct, I was told I could not run an aluminum 8.75 center section even though they were available and standard equipment on some A body lightweight (for gas mileage) production vehicles and also available in some truck Dodge applications in the '70's. Jim

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08-28-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	2015 drag pack challenger I just read an article in Competition Plus that outlines the 2015 Challenger Drag Pack. It states it is equipped with a 9" rear. I assume Ford 9". Does this mean according to the rule book that the Ford 9" is the "new" Dana ", "same automobile manufactured" and is legal for all Mopars?

08-28-2014, 08:52 PM	#2
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2015 drag pack challenger ^^^^ LOL unfortunately the COPO has a 9 inch style diff (ford) uugh __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

08-28-2014, 08:53 PM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,124 Likes: 1,581 Liked 1,878 Times in 422 Posts	Re: 2015 drag pack challenger No. This was already covered a while back, you must have missed it. You cannot even run an aluminum center section, which came on one of the new cars, 8-3/4" Mopar or 9" Ford, in an older car. Pretty sure they made Ken take his aluminum 9" center section out, and I think Jim Wahl was told he couldn't run an aluminum 8-3/4" in his older Mopar. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-28-2014, 08:57 PM	#4
stocker396 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Santa Fe TEXAS Posts: 109 Likes: 2 Liked 58 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 2015 drag pack challenger I know for a FACT you CANT! I asked to use the "corporate" Diff from the COPO to replace my beatup 12 bolt and got DENIED! The officials (danny gracia, Bruce B) Said NOPE. They said if Idid not want to keep dealing with old parts and failures "Buck up and buy one of the new cars or QUIT" In other words shut up or phase out.

08-28-2014, 09:14 PM	#5
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 2015 drag pack challenger I was not referring to the aluminum center section. I do remember what the ruling was on that issue. Chrysler does not make the Dana and the Dana is accepted. I imagine that the 9" probably is aftermarket? And if so doesn't it follow the path of the Dana?

08-28-2014, 09:16 PM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,124 Likes: 1,581 Liked 1,878 Times in 422 Posts	Re: 2015 drag pack challenger Once again, no. You have to understand that the rules that apply to the "new" cars are not the same rules that apply to the "traditional" cars. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-30-2014, 11:08 PM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 669 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: 2015 drag pack challenger Alan is correct, I was told I could not run an aluminum 8.75 center section even though they were available and standard equipment on some A body lightweight (for gas mileage) production vehicles and also available in some truck Dodge applications in the '70's. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.