Recent content by stringfellow_po

I am building a 408 stroker and got the kit for 4.030” bore from Scat. They supplied Autotec 4032 alloy 1024693 pistons (will be 9:1 static comp with my block 596 heads) and a ring package an4030. I measured the rings in the bores and both top and bottom ring gap are 0.026” which seems large. No...

Ride is good, noticeably stiffer than standard but not teeth jarring ! Handling is now impressive

Definitely 1 rod bearing gone, thoughts if crankshaft can be saved ? Will need to tear into the rest. Bores look ok, heads look ok. Sump wasn’t baffled.

Great advice thanks! I did drive it harder this time. Got the engine on the stand, hopefully will figure out what has happened later this week. Top end looks fine.

Turns over with the breaker bar, going to get it on the stand tomorrow

Car had been running really well, came out of a left hander after long right and noticed a change in engine note, let off the throttle and the engine was making a bad knocking sound, noted the oil pressure was still good and shut it off. Starter struggled to turn it over after a few minutes so I...

Had the opportunity to run the Challenger at a road course track day yesterday after working on the upgrades over the winter. It was a rush being able to keep up with more modern stuff and had a lot of interest in the car as you rarely see these here in Norway (let alone at the track). My set...

Sorted now with 5 deg caster and 0.5 deg camber. That was a learning exercise, but should be straightforward next time round! Thanks all for your help and replies 👊

Here is my setup. I have a laser level so first ensured all 4 wheels are level on the ground Checked ride height is even left / right and where I want it Front rims are 17x9, 5in offset + 1/4" spacer to clear brakes (spindles are swapped left to right as Baer Track 4 setup has calipers to rear...

Thanks moparleo for the useful info, I have played with varying ride heights but still does not get me within range. I am going to have another look at it tonight.

I got around to doing a proper alignment at the weekend but I seem to end up with too much caster (aiming for 5 deg positive caster, 0.5 deg negative camber). I have installed PST non-adjustable tubular upper control arms (checked they are installed the right way round with ball joint level with...

17x8 front & rear Bullitt copies 17x9 front & rear Yearone Rallyes (no center caps)

Status update - got the car on the road today! Ended up with 1/4” spacers / longer studs, a hair shaved off the caliper corners so have +1/8” clearance now. Also had to bring the balancing weight inboard and roll the arches to get everything to clear but I’m really pleased with the results and...

Appreciate your advice Mitch! Possible I could shave a hair off the corner of the caliper. I’m playing around with spacers as well to see what I can get away with.

Thanks ! Both 275/40r17 front and rear