Musclecar Rallycross

[ZX3Focus]

While we're on the subject of "Will it Rallycross?" - I'm slowly getting a 1974 Dodge Charger I drove in the '90s back on the road and wanted to bring it out to RallyX.

I can say with confidence its rollover risk is minimal (track width > height by a good deal).

Power levels are actually not excessive - its 318 was rated at 265 ftlbs factory and if I have to rebuild it, I plan to build for about 300 ftlbs.

Shipping weight is listed around 3500 pounds (basically, add a tank of gas to that to get curb weight). For comparison, a current Charger has a curb weight around 4200 pounds. It may be a larger risk for chewing up a course than a little Ranger, though.

I don't expect it to be fast. I'm betting it would be fun, though.

[TouringBubble]

I'm going to contest every win you have!

[slowautoxr]

A sure-grip will go a long way in making sure you have fun.

[ZX3Focus]

A sure-grip will go a long way in making sure you have fun.

Quote for truth. I suspect the 2.71 ratio open diff it has now is less than optimal for pretty much everything except cruising at 65 mph.

[slowautoxr]

It'll still be fun at the dry events.

[spray004]

I'd replace all the front suspension components before you go barreling down a field in 40 year old , 3800 lb car

[ZX3Focus]

That's good advice. Doesn't make sense to trust 40 year old rubber bushings.

[TouringBubble]

They had rubber back then?!

(Like I'm one to talk ...)

[spray004]

I'd start with the ball joints and tie rods first, then go to the shocks and finally bushings.