Buzz65

Hehe...

Actually the Plymouth is my brothers car. I live in Arizona... He lives in Ohio. This summer I had a 2 month paid sabbatical from work so I took that opportunity to drive with my 17yr old son across the US. We took Route 66 for the Arizona part of it.

When we got to Ohio my brother kept asking me to 'run em'. I didnt really want to because I already knew his car did mid 12's.

I'm not exactly sure on his stats but he did have it dyno'd before he left Arizona. (He moved back to Ohio about 4 years ago)

His HP - approx 400 at wheels
His Tq - approx 480 at wheels

He's got this auto transmission (I know nothing of this so I'm going to look stupid now describing it) anyway it's like a 6-speed auto tranny. It's got like a high/low for each gear... I'm not sure but it's a cool ratchet shifter.

So we didn't do from a dig because I thought that would have been a complete disaster...

We did from about 20-30ish on.

1st run he just left me because my turbo wasn't spooled up at all.
2nd run was interesting but again, he left me.

3rd run we started from 1st gear rolling... This was very interesting. I actually pulled him in 1st, 2nd but as soon as I hit third...it looked like I put the brakes on..he passed me like I missed a gear (I used NLS for all of them). but as we approached about 120mph I started to catch him again.

We both backed off at about 135ish with him about 4 or 5 car lengths ahead.

I knew I didn't stand a chance but it sure was cool trying.

Below are just a few pics of my car and his.

Back end of my car


Overlooking Route 66


Curves ahead...


Almost as far as you can see... Speedo indicated 150 about half-way across this.


View 1 of my brothers car.


View 2 of his car.


The BEEF...440 cubic inches.


Hope you enjoyed!
Cheers!

OneCOLDBIZL272

iTrader: (2)

nice

edit: nice car now i wish i could get a cuda with that 440 motor in jet black, like the one that was just done with for the ufc fighter on muscle car..... both cars are nice.... a few pf the pics the one with the curves made me think of the movie cars...lol

jsscooby

nice, sub'd for pics.

Edit: wow very nice rides. you've got some nice open road there for a nice runs don't you.

Buzz65

It was a blast... No 'troopers' for miles. My Escort kept me fairly well informed for our entire trip.

I almost got the laser jammers but opted out.

These cars are smooooth at a buck-fifty.

Buzz65

Ooops

Jackalope

That 440 looks like a small block.

Hugger1975

awesome.........and MORE pix!!!

Is that a 4-door SS?
Looks good in black!

Buzz65

Hey Jackalope, thx for responding. Nope, it's a 440 all the way. My brother is a Mopar freak... He's built a whole bunch of 'em. His 1st build was a 383 back when he was 18. He's 40 now..and been doing it since back then. The nice part about his car is it's not just setup for a straight line. It handle's pretty well too.

As for my car..yeah its' a sedan. There are a few more pics in my profile but I can post a few more here if you like. Both of mine and his.

Ok here are some more pics of both the motor (Yes its' a 440), the trip (Route 66 across the US) and my car.

Here's a pic of his motor w/out valve covers


Another view on the motor stand


Another with it a little more complete. Nice pulleys eh?


Another view of my car..just before packing it. Yeah it's basic and stock. I've got the stage kit..just waiting on the codes to be authorized.




Stopped for Lunch


RICER CHOO CHOO?


It was hot...That's the outside temp..not the coolant! :-)


More Rout 66 pics...




Taking a 'break'


Great views


The end of the day...at RoadKill Cafe


Cheers guys!

NewLS22

Wow i'm a mopar man and that volare is BAD ASS!!! I haven't seen too many mopar F bodies with big blocks, thats just insane.

MoePwR

my dad has a 440 roadrunner and those are no joke

Buzz65

So since you're a MOPAR man can you confirm (I already know, but Jackalope was not sure about it) that this IS indeed a big block? (I know it's a 440)

MoePwR

ya its def a big block although the intake and color of the car with the motor in it does look deceiving. my dad also has a 383 but ya my dads kinda nervous about getting on it cause of the power and he has a better rear end sitting in the garage that changes the gears so hell get even more power. crazy **** and those cars are so easy to work on....

http://picasaweb.google.com/moeville...26171963165170 we built that car from scratch practically

mkriebs

Very nice! I have always wanted to go travel 66.

Kahless

thats why i wanna drive 66 but noone i know wants to go because they dont get it. its not any fun to go alone. i wanted to grab 4 of us and try to make the trip in a 60's orange VW beetle my uncle has.

Buzz65

That would be a blast. You know..route 66 is what you make of it. There are still lots of cool places to see. Especially if you're into nostalgia.

We enjoyed the Arizona part of it. It's the longest stretch of continuous (uninterupted by new highway) route66 still in existance. From Kingman Arizona up through peach springs and on into Seligman. That long road you see is between Peach springs and Seligman. The curvier roads are from Oatman Arizona to Kingman.

Oh and that movie "Cars" was sort of based on Peach Springs. (Radiator Springs in the movie)

Cheers,

Buzz

Jackalope

I guess I'm used to seeing 426 Hemi's but it doesn't look like it from the pics. Must be like you said the color makes it decieving. Badass car regardless.

The Ricer CHOO CHOO looks like its from a mine of some sort judging by its narrow gauge and mine car looking wheels. I wouldn't try to steam it back up tho as it'd blow up!

NewLS22

Small block mopar distributers are in the back of the block, and are straight up not sideways.

SuperSport4

iTrader: (1)

WOW.... i live in miami and we dont have any mountains..... duh..... that looks incredible.... should be a post card or something..... i would love to drive on route66

rallyracer

OMG those roads look like fun

Buzz65

It was a blast guys. I used to doubt that this car would do 150... But both the GPS and the Speedo were indicating it. I don't think you have to guess which road.. :-)