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#31
Charger Discussion / Re: Who here actually owns a C...
Last post by Old Moparz - October 08, 2024, 01:50:15 PMI have one, a 1968 that I hope to turn into a Daytona.
#32
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Reilly Motorsports AlteKti...
Last post by Kern Dog - October 08, 2024, 01:01:24 PMWhy would a company take a radically different design approach if they didn't feel that the original design was ripe for a change?
The Pinto suspension was an improvement over a straight axle. It was better than the weird coil spring sitting over an upper control arm too. It is not better than our torsion bars.
The GM double A arm with coil springs was a decent design. You don't see the RMS guys making a coil over setup for 67-81 Camaro/Firebird models, do you? If so, I haven't seen it.
They seemed to be directed toward the Mopar crowd for the "reasons" that I listed.
I do admit, they do look pretty. For car shows and light duty use, it may never get pushed to the point of failure. It does not look like it would stand up to daily driver use like a stock setup did.
The Pinto suspension was an improvement over a straight axle. It was better than the weird coil spring sitting over an upper control arm too. It is not better than our torsion bars.
The GM double A arm with coil springs was a decent design. You don't see the RMS guys making a coil over setup for 67-81 Camaro/Firebird models, do you? If so, I haven't seen it.
They seemed to be directed toward the Mopar crowd for the "reasons" that I listed.
I do admit, they do look pretty. For car shows and light duty use, it may never get pushed to the point of failure. It does not look like it would stand up to daily driver use like a stock setup did.
#33
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Reilly Motorsports AlteKti...
Last post by John_Kunkel - October 08, 2024, 12:08:38 PMQuote from: Kern Dog on October 07, 2024, 11:10:19 PMThe RMS setup addresses a problem that doesn't exist.
Once again, you're making an assumption...that the aim is to solve a problem.
#34
Parts & Accessories For Sale / NOS GE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS 40...
Last post by Mopar John - October 08, 2024, 11:39:41 AMI have a matched pair of NOS GE high beam headlights dated 5-9 or May 1969.
These headlights are still in their originals boxes!
Perfect for that correct OE restoration!
The price is $100.00 for the pair plus shipping.
If interested contact me at: jnborzych@gmail.com
Thanks!
These headlights are still in their originals boxes!
Perfect for that correct OE restoration!
The price is $100.00 for the pair plus shipping.
If interested contact me at: jnborzych@gmail.com
Thanks!
#35
Parts & Accessories For Sale / Re: Original 1969 Daytona Volt...
Last post by Mopar John - October 08, 2024, 11:32:39 AMStill available!
#36
Parts & Accessories For Sale / Re: Original 1969 Daytona 440 ...
Last post by Mopar John - October 08, 2024, 11:31:46 AMStill available!
#37
Parts & Accessories For Sale / Re: Original 1969 Daytona Stai...
Last post by Mopar John - October 08, 2024, 11:23:35 AMThe price on the molding set has been reduced from $500.00 down to $375.00!
Also have a second set with a couple of small dings for $275.00.
The prices do not include shipping! Thanks!
Also have a second set with a couple of small dings for $275.00.
The prices do not include shipping! Thanks!
#38
Charger Discussion / Re: PHOTO REQUEST - Tinted win...
Last post by AKcharger - October 08, 2024, 09:23:20 AMDisregard, Got about 20 photos in 2 hours on the 1970 charger registry FB page...I'm good
#39
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Reilly Motorsports AlteKti...
Last post by Kern Dog - October 07, 2024, 11:10:19 PMI understand that time marches on and some systems that may have been great 50 years ago are now obsolete or inferior to new stuff that is available.
The RMS setup addresses a problem that doesn't exist.
Sure, if you need frequent, easy access to your oil pan, the RMS system will be great. On the other hand, if you were smarter, you could actually learn how to properly build an engine and not need the wide open oil pan access the RMS kit offers.
You could buy $800 Dougs or $1000 TTI headers that were designed to fit around torsion bars or spend $6,000 on the RMS setup and buy the $400 generic headers. Financially you're way in the hole but if that is your convoluted form of logic, cheers to you.
There have been a few others that have tried the coil over replacement suspensions. Magnum Farce, RMS, Hemi Denny and a few others. QA-1 offered a tubular K member that retains torsion bars.
I see the appeal for those that are ignorant of the value of the OEM torsion bar system. You get a complete kit of shiny, new parts, instructions and new nuts and bolts.
The main problem is....these Ford Pinto based systems are only a legitimate upgrade for F O R D S that had really crappy original suspension and steering systems.
The Mopar torsion bar system was way ahead of it's time then and still is superior to other designs because it is lighter and stronger. The weight for the system is low in the chassis, further to the rear for better balance and spread out into components that serve other duties. The fender aprons are like plywood on a wall frame...they provide stiffness and shear resistance. The K member keeps the frame rails from parellelogramming. The torsion bar crossmember anchors the rearmost end of the torsion bars and provides support for the floor pan. Being unit-body, the car was stiffer and lighter than body on frame cars.
The RMS setup addresses a problem that doesn't exist.
Sure, if you need frequent, easy access to your oil pan, the RMS system will be great. On the other hand, if you were smarter, you could actually learn how to properly build an engine and not need the wide open oil pan access the RMS kit offers.
You could buy $800 Dougs or $1000 TTI headers that were designed to fit around torsion bars or spend $6,000 on the RMS setup and buy the $400 generic headers. Financially you're way in the hole but if that is your convoluted form of logic, cheers to you.
There have been a few others that have tried the coil over replacement suspensions. Magnum Farce, RMS, Hemi Denny and a few others. QA-1 offered a tubular K member that retains torsion bars.
I see the appeal for those that are ignorant of the value of the OEM torsion bar system. You get a complete kit of shiny, new parts, instructions and new nuts and bolts.
The main problem is....these Ford Pinto based systems are only a legitimate upgrade for F O R D S that had really crappy original suspension and steering systems.
The Mopar torsion bar system was way ahead of it's time then and still is superior to other designs because it is lighter and stronger. The weight for the system is low in the chassis, further to the rear for better balance and spread out into components that serve other duties. The fender aprons are like plywood on a wall frame...they provide stiffness and shear resistance. The K member keeps the frame rails from parellelogramming. The torsion bar crossmember anchors the rearmost end of the torsion bars and provides support for the floor pan. Being unit-body, the car was stiffer and lighter than body on frame cars.
#40
Charger Discussion / Re: Who here runs the Edelbroc...
Last post by Dino - October 07, 2024, 06:51:03 PMQuote from: b5blue on October 07, 2024, 03:59:01 PMCould you be hearing a vacuum leak?
No it's definitely the IAC. It's at certain throttle positions only.
Quote from: metallicareload99 on October 07, 2024, 04:09:59 PMI have FiTech, but my IAC seems pretty loud @ times (when cold) but I never notice it when I'm in the car
My IAC is loud untill the engine warms up and it goes down to 5-15%, where it should be, but then it makes noticable noise when driving.