Shop Tour - Hardcore Drag Racing

  Quick look ! This 1975 Chevy Nova is a one of a kind , with its first generation Camaro front clip. The bright orange paint pops in the sun , letting everyone know you arrived . The body is all steel with the exception of the fiberglass front clip. Powering this odd-rod is a 454 CI big block running on alcohol with mechanical injection , An MSD ignition lights the fire. It's backed up with a TH-400 transmission with an 8 inch converter and a trans brake . The chassis was upgraded with a 2x3 square tube back half , the 12-bolt rear end is suspended by ladder bars and coil over shocks.  The front runs tubular control arms with QA1 coil over shocks . The car is tied together with a full roll cage certified to 7.50.       With the front end off we can see the front mounted five gallon fuel cell, aluminum radiator & breather tank . Everything is designed for one purpose , to go fast !  This Nova rolls on 14 inch wide Weld wheels with bead-locks and stops with Strange 4-wheel dick

  The Plymouth Scamp was the A-Body platform that Chrysler Corp. used for their economy class of cars . The A-Body was light weight at 3000 pounds , it was offered with the slant 6- cylinder engine for a base engine , the 318-V8 was an option.    The cars were built with rubber floor mats and very plain interiors , bench seats , AM radio & A/C was optional. Chrysler used the 68 A-Body Dart's & Barracuda's for Super- Stock programs and they were very successful . In 1970 they were used in the new Pro-Stock class , but they were now the new Plymouth Duster or Dodge Dart's . These cars ran the mighty 426 Hemi backed up by either a 4-speed manual transmission or the heavy-duty Torqueflite 3-speed automatic. The Hemi cars had the Dana 60 while the auto cars had the 8 3/4 rear end. The bodies were modified to fit big slicks , the quarter panels were cut open , suspension upgrades included 6cyl front torsion bars , Super-Stock rear leaf springs & pinion snubber lifted

  This a serious supercharged Pro/Street Machine, with a blacked out hood, grille and tail panel it has a sinister look ! Powering this compact monster is a 383c.i. big block stroked to 438c.i.  It's a fulll-tilt setup that includes a Comp Cams camshaft, Comp Cams solid lifters & ARP bolts.    The top end is capped off with a set of 440 Source Stealth aluminum heads, a Mopar M1 single plane intake. The fuel system consists of a Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection.   The 438 is feed boost via a Paxton Novi 1500 supercharger, for an extra boost of power there is a nitrous oxide system on tap.  An MSD ignition system provides the spark . And an aluminum radiator keeps it cool . The Torqueflite 727  transmission was built to handle up to 1,000 horsepower, and it has a reverse manual valve body.     Equal-length headers snake their way under the car feeding into 3-inch pipes & Flowmaster mufflers with side exit pipes. The interior is race-ready. There's an 8- point roll

  This bright yellow Chevy 210 has only gone about 800 miles since its restoration. The ionic elements like the grille and bumpers have a unique appearance with an airbrushed look.  But as a true Gasser, you also need the right elements . That means a fiberglass one-piece front end to reduce weight and the high solid front axle big engine and street slicks complete the look.                                                                This was built to be a full competition machine for the street  or strip so a full  8-point roll cage was installed along with Corbeau racing seats, and Corbeau racing harnesses .   Other features include  power windows and custom fabricated cup holders. There's a touch of vintage feel with the Bel Air-style steering wheel, but it's now a smaller diameter unit on a tilt column.   The dashboard is filled with one of the most comprehensive set of Autometer Sport-Comp gauges. The tach. w/shift light is mounted near the roof right next to

  This 1970 Pro/Street Mustang was built over 10 years ago and it still shows well .  It was painted a deep dark burgundy with hint of metallic, the rear window louvers were painted to match giving it a custom touch. The engine room features a big block 429 Cobra Jet. On the dyno it made 514 H.P. with 520 L.B Ft. of torque . This beastly Mustang features aluminum Edelbrock  RPM cylinder heads & ARP studs. Other key parts include KB-Hypereutectic pistons,Comp roller cam & rockers,Manley H-Beam rods.A Demon Carb.mixes the incoming fuel charge,while an MSD ignition system lights the plugs. Backing up the big block is a fully built heavy-duty C6 transmission. It's filled with the best parts,billet drums,red clutches,trans brake and a high-stall converter. Headers with 3" pipes and Flowmaster mufflers make the Mustang rumble.   The interior features a leather wrapped dashboard & steering wheel. A custom console was built and houses dual cup holders. For safety an 8-poi

  Be the star at any car show with this eye catching 1974 Plymouth Cuda'.   On the Dyno the big 426 HEMI engine made at over 700HP and 670ft/lb torque at the crank. You can leave your competition in the dust with this combination.  The engine was built with the best parts money could buy, featuring Manley stainless steel  intake & exhaust valves, a big roller cam hits the valves, while  Comp valve springs with chrome molly valve springs and titanium retainers keep it all together. It's sealed up with Fel-Pro gaskets. The ignition is controlled by a MSD 6BTM box & Pro billet distributor with a blaster 3 coil making the spark. The HEMI inhales through a pair of  Holley 650 CFM. double pumper Carbs on top of a  Dyers 8/71 Blower that's set up to run  8 psi on the street.               The body mod's are endless , from the shaved door handles to the molded in front and rear bumpers. The front & rear splash pans have been molded in as well . The hood tilts forwa

  Rare Rides Quick Look !   This month's quick look is a 1 of 1 1971 HEMI Plymouth Barracuda convertible that was prepped by the legendary race shop of Ronnie Sox & Buddy Martin.  This a true Sox and Martin built Cuda'. The car was purchased new in Detroit and driven to Sox and Martin for preparation to run the NHRA Super Stock Class.    The Cud'a competed in 1973-1974 NHRA events, and was driven by "Mr. 4 -Speed" himself, Herb McCandless.  It's powered by a balanced and blueprinted 426 C.I. Hemi. Built by Sox and Martin, shifted by an A-833 4-speed the Hemi's torque is sent to a Dana-60 rear end filled with 4.56:1 gears and a spool. There is full documentation on the car and it was the only known convertible built by S&M. As it sits there is 33,307 miles on the clock and you will never find another example like this on the planet .