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Toe is adjustable with OE parts.

Inside wear could also be a result of toe change as the rear squats. Toe goes out as the rear comes down. Ask Cam.

I spy a JD cai!

I did the same swap on my 2014 Charger R/T when it was about 6 months old. I thought I would be able to get where I wanted with the 5.7, but it was proving difficult with the newer electronics. My options were to either use a power adder (yeah right!), perform lots of little expensive upgrades to the 5.7 for minimal gain and questionable driveability, or swap in a bigger engine. A quick search revealed that stock 392 cars were running the number I was after. The 392 swap ended up being far less expensive than buying a SRT in the beginning. Finding a basically new engine from a wrecked Challenger was key in this case. My car has more bells and whistles than I need, and I have no use for the Brembo brakes or SRT suspension. It's a daily driver that sees regular drag strip use in the summer. There are no turns here in Northeast Ohio!

Factory 20" wheels are heavier than 17" Welds or Bogarts. Are front skinnies considered "full weight"? Cat back with no resos still considered full weight? How about a carbon fiber CAI? Difference between running a full tank of gas and running with the low fuel light on is a full tenth. Not to mention the weight difference in different drivers could easily be two tenths. You start adding these things up, and what does full weight really mean? I think the term is silly.

If that's what you two need to keep up with the NA cars, so be it.

Congrats on a great pass lizzer. Glad to see some 5.7 guys still getting after it. To the rest of the gallery... My 11.71 pass was indeed with a bolt-on only 5.7 vvt, and race weight was right around 4000 lbs. As Erik pointed out, that was 4 years ago (and three cars ago), so I don't recall all of the exact details. Whenever I posted time slips, they always included race weight and DA for reference. What I do remember is that the car was still very much a street car at that point! I drove it from Ohio to Atco and back that year (as well as several other out of state events). Full weight (whatever that really means... was the gas tank topped off? Washer bottle full? Change in the center console? EZ Pass on the windshield?) is different on every car. Funny how some guys have to add "full weight" to their ET's like they are defending their laziness. I was proud of my efforts in finding innovative ways to shave pounds to go faster. Those efforts often included taking seats in and out of the car three times a week. I worked for those times. The timeslips were my rewards, and the records have held up for an awful long time. To be honest, I am surprised nobody else has even come close, as the platform has evolved quite a bit since those days.

Sounds like fun, Chris. You know how I feel... ... N/A FTMFW!

Yes!!!

I don't have a hidden hitch. Mine is a traditional Class III that sits below the fascia. I have to keep the hitch on my car to tow my 5x8 utility trailer. I don't have a truck anymore, so I need that! I do have a spare Class II hitch I could throw in if you want it. It was on my son's Magnum when he bought the car, and it is just sitting in the garage. It is not a hidden hitch though. It sits below the fascia. Thanks for the compliments, guys!

Put an auto in that sucker, and you'll be running 10.40's (over, and over, and over).

Thanks Larry. It was a fun build. I just can't see letting it sit when I know someone will get some good use out of it. Not to mention, it gets lots of looks going down the road, and is definitely a conversation starter at the gas station!

Congrats Dad! I'm happy to be running a slow car that requires no pit work this year so I get to see some of your (and Dylan's) passes. It's been another fun season. Well done!

Three months old... built in August 2015. I built this trailer to haul behind my car to the drag strip. I race the car that I drive (2014 Dodge Charger), so it is much easier to load all of the gear in the trailer rather than loading it all in the car. A typical load was 4 tires on wheels (rear drag radials and front skinnies), portable air tank, floor jack, tool bag, detail supply bag, milk crate with spare fluids, 5-gallon fuel jug, 10x10 canopy, folding chairs, and pit mat. And there was still room available for more stuff if needed! Trailer frame is scratch-built from 2" square tube. This is not your typical Harbor Freight utility trailer frame. This thing is built to last three lifetimes! Deck and sides are made from 3/4" treated plywood. Exterior surface is gloss black .030" aluminum. Lid hinge is a weatherproof Frank Bear Hurricane hinge. Hinge and all exterior trim parts are from teardroptrailerparts.com. Axle (tube, springs, bearings) is rated for 2000 lbs. Tires are ST205/75R15 Load range D 8ply-rated trailer tires. Specs: 2" A-frame coupler. Overall length (coupler to tail) is 10 feet. Overall width (outside of fender to outside of fender) is 66". Overall height (from ground to tallest part of teardrop) is 50". Length of teardrop body is 88" Width of teardrop body is 48". Empty weight is just under 700 lbs. (loaded weight with all of the gear I listed above is about 1000 lbs). Maximum tire diameter to stand up in front part of trailer is 28". Locking T-handle (with two keys) secures lid. Trailer has all LED lighting including '39 Ford tail lights, license plate light, bullet side marker lights, and two switched interior lights so you can see what you are doing in there at night. Jack is a 2000 lb side-wind (stronger, and easier to use than top-wind) that swivels up and out of the way when not in use. Lift supports aid in lifting lid, but are slightly undersized to hold the lid open in some conditions (cold days and windy days!). This is why you can see the lid propped up in the pic. The prop is attached to the lid and drops into place when the lid is opened. Heavier lift supports are available online. I just got used to using the prop, and liked the idea of backup support in the event of a gust of wind. The trailer is over-built in every way and tows very well due to proper axle placement/weight distribution, and aerodynamic shape. Even loaded up at around 1000 lbs, it only has a small effect on fuel economy. Teardrop body is water tight... your gear will stay dry! Why am I selling this after just building it and only using it twice (towed it to a race at Virginia Motorsports Park in Virginia in September and to Atco Raceway in New Jersey in November)? We have decided to remodel our house so we can sell it and move next year. I will not be racing much next year, so I am selling the trailer to free up some cash and space. If I decide to start racing again in a couple years, I will build another trailer. I actually enjoy building nice trailers. It has become a small hobby of mine over the years. Asking $2500 OBO. Located in Ashtabula, OH 44004. Willing to drive a few hours to meet someone for delivery if needed.

Back up for sale. Will be removing engine Sunday 7/19/2015.