Why Does Al Cordas COPO Run B/SA instead of FS Class

[GTS340]

I'm thinking of doing it the old fashion way but in the 21 century. I purchased a 2009 Dodge challenger 5.7 with 81,000 miles, cold air and a nice sound system in the car. Car would have to weigh 3920 lbs. in J/SA. It's 300 lbs heavy in street trim. The engine seems easy to work on. The rear end looks like a bad hair day. The NHRA safety requirements kill any thought of just having fun with a street car. So do I take a perfect car and gut it? Decisions decisions!.
Welcome to the 21 century for sure. Not like buying a 1970 Hemi Challenger in 1970-72. Race it and either drive it or toe-bar it home.

Been waiting all year for my 440 engine for my 69 GTS Dart. The above is what happens when I sit around waiting.

Paul Haszlauer

[ss3011]

Originally Posted by GTS340

I'm thinking of doing it the old fashion way but in the 21 century. I purchased a 2009 Dodge challenger 5.7 with 81,000 miles, cold air and a nice sound system in the car. Car would have to weigh 3920 lbs. in J/SA. It's 300 lbs heavy in street trim. The engine seems easy to work on. The rear end looks like a bad hair day. The NHRA safety requirements kill any thought of just having fun with a street car. So do I take a perfect car and gut it? Decisions decisions!.
Welcome to the 21 century for sure. Not like buying a 1970 Hemi Challenger in 1970-72. Race it and either drive it or toe-bar it home.

Been waiting all year for my 440 engine for my 69 GTS Dart. The above is what happens when I sit around waiting.

Paul Haszlauer

You can have fun with that car ! NHRA allows a Hellcat to run 10's without a roll bar . What other safety items do you think you need ?

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Actually the VIN is irrevelant.
Yes, it was an original COPO, but technically not one now.
Al told me he had to change a few things back to what they were on the showroom cars.
I forgot what they were though. Maybe Al will fill us in.

BTW, Congrats, James

Yes I believe I was misinformed, I do believe the one Marion Stephenson is running does have a VIN # thought he told me he bought it as a flood damage car. And thank you!