BadAss SRT-Z - 2.4L / A568 - Update!!!

[contraption22]

Happy Anniversary, JT. Lots of history there.

[BadAssPerformance]

Happy Anniversary, JT. Lots of history there.

Thanks, hoping to continue the fun for years to come

[BadAssPerformance]

Couple runs from last day of DW

Run 1


Run 2

[chromguy]

Looks great, JT

[BadAssPerformance]

Thanks, still a work in progress LoL

[BadAssPerformance]

MUCH overdue update... been updating BadAssPerformance Instagram and BadAssPerformance Facebook more frequently than here but realize I need to update this thread in parallel.. so here's to catching up!

New PB from last fall - 10.47@139.38mph, need to compare this run to previous 10.48 from previous engine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bLulTn..._web_copy_link

Timeslips from past few years
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBr1Hawn..._web_copy_link

2020 first warm-up
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkc0HYH..._web_copy_link

“social distancing” 10.80@136.67mph at Great Lakes Dragaway July 25, 2020


Upgraded face-plated gear A568 build-up and install with fresh twin disks
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_wI3M8H..._web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQoAIpH..._web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEYNgnmH..._web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEno1ApH..._web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CExtKTsH..._web_copy_link
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First test hits on the new "crash box"

“social distancing” 10.85@135mph @ Great Lakes Dragaway - Labor Day 2020


“social distancing” 10.92@136mph @ Great Lakes Dragaway - Labor Day 2020


New O2 for AEM gauge
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFOVqMKn..._web_copy_link

Checking cam timing
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFWMarin..._web_copy_link

...more test hits on the new "crash box" .. starting to get the hang of it

“social distancing” 10.55@139mph @ Great Lakes Dragaway - September 20, 2020

[BadAssPerformance]

It was 30 years ago today, January 26, 1994, that this redheaded temptress entered my life. At that time, I was just excited to get my first Turbo II powered car and had no idea that this 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z would be the catalyst that would generate such a passion for the Shelby Dodge and Turbo Mopar vehicles. Through these badass little cars, I’ve met so many awesome people and made some good friends along the way. Although I have a few of these cars now, this one keeps me coming back for more. I have learned so much with modifications, engine and trans swaps, carnage, fabrication, more carnage, rinse, repeat, etc. Even a bit painful at times, the result is a feeling of accomplishment firing it up and tons of fun driving it and participating at SDAC conventions, Hot Rod Drag Week and as many other events as I can. It’s hard to put so much history in so few of pictures, but here are some highlights of the different build combinations and a few of the many tracks (IRP, RT66, GLD, Milan, National Trail, Byron, US41, Edgewater, Gateway, Norwalk, US131, TriState, Memphis, MasonDixon, Topeka, Maple Grove, Muncie, Beech Bend, Atlanta, Darlington, Charlotte, Bristol, Virginia, Cecil, Atco, MIR), events (SDAC, Drag Week, Mopar Nats, Monster Mopar, MoParty, GLD Mopar Fest, etc. etc.), and even a couple of the fun locations it’s been to, Chrysler Tech Center and the Dodge Mansion too! It’s been a long road and I look forward to more years to come.

While I plan to get back to updating this build thread, for the latest updates/pictures/videos follow Badass Performance on IG, FB and YouTube

[chromguy]

AWESOME

[Warren Stramer]

Wow, you and that redhead have seen some $hit and done some stuff! Hope you keep going another 20 years.
Hope to get together again some day.

[jpcturbo]

Congrats JT on keeping her going for 30 years and I look forward to what you have in store for the next 20!

[cordes]

Congrats, JT. that's awesome.

[BadAssPerformance]

Wow, you and that redhead have seen some $hit and done some stuff! Hope you keep going another 20 years.
Hope to get together again some day.

LoL yes we have! Hmmm maybe SDAC-33, weekend after father's day in June... location TBC but as close as we typically get to ND

Congrats JT on keeping her going for 30 years and I look forward to what you have in store for the next 20!

Congrats, JT. that's awesome.

Thanks guys! and yes, hoping for 20 more!