2 Challengers just royally embarassed the SRT-8 name

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  1. HEMISFEAR

    HEMISFEAR Ur Friendly Canadian

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    I thought these ran low 11's?
     
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    They did. With a more typical DA, their adjusted times were in the upper 10's.
    Biggest factor is these cars weigh 1,000 pounds less than we do.
     
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    See post #33 for description of cars and post #34 for times and a sweet vid of race.
     
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    Rodney says, Read this

    This is what I said on the 24th in the above post.
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    Says NHRA stock and super stock

    That means producition motors. Not 392's.

    They ususally only sell these kind of cars to established drag racers. Not for someone to drive on the street.

    I'm sure the 6.1's will be low 10's, high 9's eventually.

    The above memtioned 426 Cuda/Challenger's run 8's in Super Stock trim.

    Again, these are race cars, not street cars.
     
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    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    Yep...
    These are NOT street cars.

    What you don't get.....
    "The body sealer, sound deadener and undercoat will be
    eliminated. To reduce vehicle weight, major production component and
    systems will also be eliminated including: windshield wiper assembly,
    complete HVAC system, all airbag components, rear seats, power steering system,
    exhaust system and underbody heat shields, cross-car and side impact door beams,
    rear bumper beam and rear deck lid spoiler."

    What you do get....
    "To accentuate weight savings, there are unique drag-race components in the
    Package Car program including: composite lift-off hood with functional
    scoop, Viper-style front seats, polycarbonate door windows,
    lightweight cooling module with electric fan, manual rack and pinion steering,
    special cable-operated deck lid release, special lightweight front brake assembly
    and special cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal assembly."
     
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    I knew I read they ran low 11's and on a crappy DA day. I want one but in a solid color!