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69 Charger on the autocross

Chassis rigidity, suspension differences, tires, brakes, weight, power make a difference. You have a weight advantage over the Cat. It would be a great comparison to see how close you could get to the Cat by doing chassis, suspension, brake, tire, power upgrades to your Charger.
He mentioned he is already out running another driver's Hellcat with his current set-up, weight advantage and HP disadvantage.
 
Chassis rigidity, suspension differences, tires, brakes, weight, power make a difference. You have a weight advantage over the Cat. It would be a great comparison to see how close you could get to the Cat by doing chassis, suspension, brake, tire, power upgrades to your Charger.
Already done. That's what I'm saying. Less than $1000 in bolt on parts to a 69 charger (and maybe or maybe not tires) and you will outrun a hellcat at least on the autocross. I'd love to run both my cars at the same event but I don't think it's possible.
 
Already done. That's what I'm saying. Less than $1000 in bolt on parts to a 69 charger (and maybe or maybe not tires) and you will outrun a hellcat at least on the autocross. I'd love to run both my cars at the same event but I don't think it's possible.
and you're still running the automatic 727? How's it holding up overall?
And what size tires front and rear again?
 
This thread is fantastic, as I'm wanting to autocross my General Lee after I make some mods/upgrades! I appreciate everyone's feedback!
 
This thread is fantastic, as I'm wanting to autocross my General Lee after I make some mods/upgrades! I appreciate everyone's feedback!
You absolutely should! It's ridiculously fun and it's not terribly expensive or hard to get your car set up pretty well. Not that it matters what others think but there is a certain appreciation for someone going out and slinging around an old car that "doesn't handle."
 
You absolutely should! It's ridiculously fun and it's not terribly expensive or hard to get your car set up pretty well. Not that it matters what others think but there is a certain appreciation for someone going out and slinging around an old car that "doesn't handle."
I can’t wait! I unfortunately have to wait until I can get the resources to press forward on it, but I’m studying suspensions now: aftermarket, factory, full frame chassis,’ etc. Lots of fun studying the options now available! I lean now in the direction of modifying/upgrading the factory setup, after initially wanting QA1 or some other aftermarket option (those still may be a legit option for me, but I lean toward the factory setup). I’ll definitely do a full cafe and chassis stiffening from US Car Tools as well. Also looking at some not so common setups and approaches from people who road races Chargers back in the day. Great topic!
 
Those tall sidewalls and hard tread deliver a decent ride but are inadequate for steering response and grip.
Many people don't like the look of a low profile tire but these grab the road and allow the car to steer much like a newer car.

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How do they hook in a straight line? I've been told by many people both in person and online that the small block 71 B bodies were one of the best handling and driving cars of the era they've been in. I'm right now struggling on if I should lean into that more, and go upgrade suspension for cornering or straight- line performance. I know I can't get the best of both worlds on some things, like torsion bars just aren't one of those things where a handling set will be the best for drag racing, so I'll have to compromise. With adjustable shocks like the Viking or QA1s, I should have a decent setup for both of those performance scenes though. The one thing i'd like to know though, is how 17 or 18 inch wheels and thinner sidewall tires go in straight line? I like the look of large wheels personally, I know many don't but its also performance, I just don't want to throw away all my ability to hook.

sorry if i'm hijacking the thread by the way, don't really know of a better place to ask
 
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In many respects, a car set up for handling can still be a decent performer at the drag strip but a car set up for the strip is not fun on the street when you want to turn corners at or above posted speed limits..,
 
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