I didn't formally introduce myself. But my name is Brian and I own a 1986 Shelby Charger that I bought recently. It took me 6 years to find another one from owning a 83 1/2 SC when I was 15.
Anyway here is some pictures:
And I tell you what, when I went to the local track today (Silver Dollar Raceway) people were like WTF is that. Literally all the new mustang guys were asking, "Did Carrol Shelby really help Chrysler with these cars???".
So here is the break down on what I did:
-The car is completely stock, crush bent exhaust, and i only raised the boost to 11psi.
1st pass (I took it easy)
R/T: .166
60': 2.423
330: 6.787
1/8: 10.347
MPH: 70.25
1000: 13.367
1/4: 15.914
MPH: 87.34mph
2nd pass
R/T: -.196
60': 2.436
330: 6.564
1/8: 9.999
MPH: 71.75
1000: 12.974
1/4: 15.494
MPH: 89.49
Last Pass:
R/T: .369
60': 2.317
330: 6.389
1/8: 9.726
MPH: 73.94
1000: 12.617
1/4: 15.068
MPH: 91.73
I was so excited to know what I ran my last pass. I had a smile that no one could take away. First of all, I didn't think this car would do well at all, I was thinking to myself, "it's going to run 16's". For being a 23 year old car, I'm shocked. Although I was fighting with the trans on my three runs, I bet it hates me now...lol This 525 isn't going to hold up longer as I throw more mods on it. Before this I owned nothing but Honda's (except my first car), they ran 16's with mods, except for the one that I turbo'ed and ran 12's.
But anyway I can't wait to install my 3in exhaust, and get a 3in or 2.5 swingvalve and see what it does then.
Well I just wanted to share my experience with the turbo-mopar community!