I had my 67 on the scale a couple of weeks ago. 5430lbs. with a 1/4 tank of
gas. My 69 300 weighs in at 4480
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Hot Rodded 81-83s?
>
> D^2,
> I own of one of these "hot rodded" 83s. :0
> Don't be so quick to dismiss the crate engines 380hp. I am not sure of
the
> net v. gross rating, (I couldn't find the test), but I know a kid who put
> one in a '69 Dart and was immediately in the 12s. Driver, with a 3.55
rear.
> It has CONSIDERABLY more powerful than other small blocks and as powerful
as
> your '68, though you might have a small tourque advantage.
> The Magnum motor has the modern heads etc. and is more efficient than the
> old designs. My original plan was to put a crate in my car, but the 360 in
> there know is pretty strong, so I don't feel like the extra work.
> The main problem is the stock exhaust chokes everything back. I am
looking
> into a new exhaust, but NYC emissions may be a problem. I hope to put a
dual
> 2.5 w/x pipe and dual convertors, like a 5.0 mustang, but I have to pass
the
> test every year. I don't mind the sniffer, it's the visual test that will
> give me a problem. That is where your '68 has the big advantage.
> Does anybody know the weight on these behemoths? I have heard the J-body
> 80s cars weigh from 4000 to 4500. If that is true what do the earlier
even
> larger Imperials weigh?
> Rob
>
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