Author: stringfellow_po

408 Stroker Autotec Piston Ring Gap

I am building a 408 stroker and got the kit for 4.030” bore from Scat. They supplied Autotec 4032 alloy 1024693 pistons (will be 9:1 static comp with my block 596 heads) and a ring package an4030. I measured the rings in the bores and both top and bott…

Road Course Track Day Ended with Bad Engine Knock :-(

Car had been running really well, came out of a left hander after long right and noticed a change in engine note, let off the throttle and the engine was making a bad knocking sound, noted the oil pressure was still good and shut it off. Starter strugg…

First track day in the Challenger

Had the opportunity to run the Challenger at a road course track day yesterday after working on the upgrades over the winter. It was a rush being able to keep up with more modern stuff and had a lot of interest in the car as you rarely see these here i…

Too much caster ?

I got around to doing a proper alignment at the weekend but I seem to end up with too much caster (aiming for 5 deg positive caster, 0.5 deg negative camber). I have installed PST non-adjustable tubular upper control arms (checked they are installed th…

13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

I may have jumped the gun by ordering 13in Baer Track 4 brakes and 17in 17×9 YearOne Rallye rims assuming they would fit but I have not been able to find out if anyone has done it ? This article https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1102phr-project-laguna-…

Pics of 17×9 / 275 wheel tire combo on front ?

I have searched but not found many pics. I want to run a Mopar Rallye 17×9 rim with a 275 tire on the front and back of my Challenger. Anyone got any pics of this combo or any other 17×9 / 275 wheel and tire on the front ?

Hello from Norway 73 Challenger

Hi Everyone, new on here from Norway. I have owned my 73 Challenger for a few years now and planning on brake / suspension upgrades as a winter project as I am planning to do some road course events next year. Lots of good content on here with useful …