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I've had a couple folks show interest in hearing about this car. One told me to post a project thread. I completed the car in 2004, but it is still a project. The engine is out of the car now while I'm waiting on a new transaxle.
The car is my 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger that I got in August 1995. It is the first car I ever owned. I got hit at an intersection in Dec. 1996 and put the car back together as a beater in 2000. I converted it to turbo two at the same time. It was really fun beating up on faster appearing cars. I took the car back apart in 2003 to "restore" it into its current form. I finished the car in 2004. It has run a best 12.538 @ 111.71 mph on 16 psi. Life has kept me from getting serious with it. I think it has mid 11's in it.
When I first got the car.
After the wreck in 1996
After a little frame pulling and new body panels
Stripping her down for paint.
In Primer
A little color
Building the engine in the kitchen
As you can see, I wasn't married at the time. Women don't like car parts in the house.
Powder coated parts.
Now
Underhood
I'm not afraid to beat on it.
Best timeslip
Mods:
Engine:
-1989 TBI common block drilled for turbo oil return
-Forged 2.2 turbo crankshaft
-Shot peened and balanced turbo II connecting rods with ARP bolts
-JE forged pistons
-Steve Menegon 1mm oversize valve/ported "G casting" cylinder head
-1994 factory TBI roller camshaft
-Relentless Racing adjustable camshaft gear
-Turbonetics T3/TO4E hybrid turbocharger (50 trim/stage II)
-2.5" swing valve (wastegate) housing
-Turbonation stainless braided oil and water lines
-Alabama man log header
-One piece intake manifold with ported runners and throttle body neck
-52 mm throttle body
-Spearco intercooler with 2.5" intercooler piping
-HKS SSQV blow off valve
-Daytona Shelby radiator with GLHS radiator fan
Transaxle:
-A-520, shifter, and cables from 1988 Shadow CSX-T
-Alabama Man chromolly end plate
-Alabama Man limited slip traction insert
-Alabama Man custom built unequal length axles
Fuel Delivery:
-Walbro 255 l/hr high pressure fuel pump
-Mopar Performance 52 lb/hr (super 60) fuel injectors
Engine Control:
-Simple Digital Systems EM4-F standalone/distributorless ECU
-Magnecore 8.5 mm plug wires
Suspension:
-Koni 3 way adjustable coilovers from FWD Performance
-Eibach springs (I forgot the spring rates.)
-Energy Suspension lower control arm and sway bar bushings
Brakes:
-1989 Dodge Caravan front calipers
-KVR carbon fiber pads
-Stock rear drums
-24 mm master cylinder
Body:
-Reverse color factory paint scheme with PPG paint
-Custom air dam opened up for air flow into intercooler
-Radio antenna delete
-Windshield wiper delete
-Painted door handles
-Positive Impressions reverse color decals
Interior:
-Zeitronix Wideband O2
-Autometer A/F gauge
-Autometer boost gauge
-Summit digital tachometer
-FWD Performance dual gauge pillar pod
-Radio delete
-Heater delete
-Omni O24 steering wheel
-ACC carpet with sound deadener removed
Wheels and Tires:
-Street-Chrysler 6.5" "crab" wheels
-Strip-Bogart Drag-on Star III (7.5" front/4" rear) with M&H 23x15x7.5 Slicks and 4" front runners
More pictures (437 of them) can be seen here:
The car is my 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger that I got in August 1995. It is the first car I ever owned. I got hit at an intersection in Dec. 1996 and put the car back together as a beater in 2000. I converted it to turbo two at the same time. It was really fun beating up on faster appearing cars. I took the car back apart in 2003 to "restore" it into its current form. I finished the car in 2004. It has run a best 12.538 @ 111.71 mph on 16 psi. Life has kept me from getting serious with it. I think it has mid 11's in it.
When I first got the car.
After the wreck in 1996
After a little frame pulling and new body panels
Stripping her down for paint.
In Primer
A little color
Building the engine in the kitchen
As you can see, I wasn't married at the time. Women don't like car parts in the house.
Powder coated parts.
Now
Underhood
I'm not afraid to beat on it.
Best timeslip
Mods:
Engine:
-1989 TBI common block drilled for turbo oil return
-Forged 2.2 turbo crankshaft
-Shot peened and balanced turbo II connecting rods with ARP bolts
-JE forged pistons
-Steve Menegon 1mm oversize valve/ported "G casting" cylinder head
-1994 factory TBI roller camshaft
-Relentless Racing adjustable camshaft gear
-Turbonetics T3/TO4E hybrid turbocharger (50 trim/stage II)
-2.5" swing valve (wastegate) housing
-Turbonation stainless braided oil and water lines
-Alabama man log header
-One piece intake manifold with ported runners and throttle body neck
-52 mm throttle body
-Spearco intercooler with 2.5" intercooler piping
-HKS SSQV blow off valve
-Daytona Shelby radiator with GLHS radiator fan
Transaxle:
-A-520, shifter, and cables from 1988 Shadow CSX-T
-Alabama Man chromolly end plate
-Alabama Man limited slip traction insert
-Alabama Man custom built unequal length axles
Fuel Delivery:
-Walbro 255 l/hr high pressure fuel pump
-Mopar Performance 52 lb/hr (super 60) fuel injectors
Engine Control:
-Simple Digital Systems EM4-F standalone/distributorless ECU
-Magnecore 8.5 mm plug wires
Suspension:
-Koni 3 way adjustable coilovers from FWD Performance
-Eibach springs (I forgot the spring rates.)
-Energy Suspension lower control arm and sway bar bushings
Brakes:
-1989 Dodge Caravan front calipers
-KVR carbon fiber pads
-Stock rear drums
-24 mm master cylinder
Body:
-Reverse color factory paint scheme with PPG paint
-Custom air dam opened up for air flow into intercooler
-Radio antenna delete
-Windshield wiper delete
-Painted door handles
-Positive Impressions reverse color decals
Interior:
-Zeitronix Wideband O2
-Autometer A/F gauge
-Autometer boost gauge
-Summit digital tachometer
-FWD Performance dual gauge pillar pod
-Radio delete
-Heater delete
-Omni O24 steering wheel
-ACC carpet with sound deadener removed
Wheels and Tires:
-Street-Chrysler 6.5" "crab" wheels
-Strip-Bogart Drag-on Star III (7.5" front/4" rear) with M&H 23x15x7.5 Slicks and 4" front runners
More pictures (437 of them) can be seen here:
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