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Astro Jet


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Carl Stevenson wrote:

I really ain't giving up------!!!

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No effort was spared in preparing these cars for battle. Each was fitted with either of two versions of the factory Drag Package. The Super Stock/B version used the four speed manual transmission, Hurst shifter and linkage, heavy duty gears and clutch, and an explosion-proof clutch housing. The Dana 60 rear end was equipped with a 4.88 Sure-Grip differential. The second version, designated for SS/BA, was equipped with a specially-built A727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission using a 2,300 to 2,500 stall speed torque converter. The automatic cushioned the Hemis torque enough that a lighter 8 3/4 inch 4.86:1 Sure-Grip could be used."


The author sounds like he is referring to specially prepared race cars, I thought your original question referred to what was available in regular street hemi cars.  I didn't think your local friendly Dodge/Plymouth dealer could sell you a car factory equipped with a 2,300-2,500 stall and a 4.86 rear end for street use!wink



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HRM: How about the Dana 60 rear axle, were you involved in its inclusion in the Street Hemi package on manual transmission models?

Only in gear ratio development. The Dana was a good but very expensive axle. Obviously we didn't want to put extra money into the car if it didn't need it. When it came to durability testing that might have revealed the need for the Dana or added body structure bracing, there was an awful lot of stuff going on. If it isn't in you area, you may not know about it. It is not necessarily secret, you just never think to ask.

http://www.hotrod.com/web/113_0508_hemi/index3.html

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http://www.rodsandwheels.com/emagazine.php?flag=show_story&toc_id=452

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Astro Jet


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I think Sheriff Joe Higgins would agree, only a Dana 60 would come in one of those Dodge racin' machines!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1WICosbX8k

-- Edited by Astro Jet at 02:20, 2009-01-03

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I guess no one noticed, but I replied way above that the 8 3/4 was the base diff.Isnt that the right answer.



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Astro Jet wrote:

I think Sheriff Joe Higgins would agree, only a Dana 60 would come in one of those Dodge racin' machines!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1WICosbX8k

-- Edited by Astro Jet at 02:20, 2009-01-03


That was good! I've never seen that one before.

 



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beaumontwagon wrote:

I guess no one noticed, but I replied way above that the 8 3/4 was the base diff.Isnt that the right answer.


Lets put it this way, I noticed and replied, it's not true according to the 1970 Rapid Transit Chrysler Corporation publication I am quoting from.

Carl, how about putting up just trivia questions rather than these technically obscure and ambiguious queries that result in debate and no real resolution.  yawn.gif

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I don't know what to say. I was not looking to create divisions within the ranks. It was supposed to be fun. I'm not sure how to post a question that won't have more than one correct answer.

You guys with teenagers know what I mean!

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I thought Carl just didnt notice my anaswer cause it was  part of another reply.Never noticed all the  other talk about the 2 dffs.Looks like the answer could be both depending on the year.More questionsbiggrin

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

I don't know what to say. I was not looking to create divisions within the ranks. It was supposed to be fun. I'm not sure how to post a question that won't have more than one correct answer.

You guys with teenagers know what I mean!


JK ! biggrin



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Astro Jet


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Yes, the questions may stir up some intellectual debate but they sure are enjoyable!  A lot of info comes out in thrashing out the answers!wink

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Carl, is there any way to summarize the unanswered questions up to now so we can get caught up. Once we sort out those we look forward to more mind teasers! You said you have 275...right?

-- Edited by 73SC at 14:50, 2009-01-03

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It be nice to get a synopsis of everything.

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what kind of car is posted on my avatar, look close,only hint is, its a 65,  no its not a concept car

-- Edited by 65beau at 19:08, 2009-01-03

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65beau wrote:

what kind of car is posted on my avatar, only hint is, its a 65



Its hard to see.  Can you make it bigger?  Looks interesting.
I'll guess a prototype malibu or Lemans?



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as big as i can get it, Im not good at this computer stuff

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avatar (Medium).jpgavatar.jpg65beau wrote:

as big as i can get it, Im not good at this computer stuff


       I have a resizer on my computer, and it just made it blurring... I would guess its a Buick skylark?


-- Edited by 427carl at 19:36, 2009-01-03

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its not GM

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65beau wrote:

its not GM


Actually it is a GM, that design is unmistakenly GM.

It's an Opel Diplomat 5.4 V8 - it's a 327, 230 HP Chevrolet engine under that hood.



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73SC wrote:

65beau wrote:

its not GM


Actually it is a GM, that design is unmistakenly GM.

It's an Opel Diplomat 5.4 V8 - it's a 327, 230 HP Chevrolet engine under that hood.


        Wow  are you sure?  lol  nod.gif



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yes he is, yaaaaa, didnt know Opel was Gm, dam ugly interior

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427carl wrote:

73SC wrote:

65beau wrote:

its not GM


Actually it is a GM, that design is unmistakenly GM.

It's an Opel Diplomat 5.4 V8 - it's a 327, 230 HP Chevrolet engine under that hood.


        Wow  are you sure?  lol  nod.gif


Positive. Opel is GM of Germany in case anyone did not know that, Vauxhall is GM in Britain. Opel and Vauxhall had similar lineups over the years. Dare I say the Cadillac Catera is an Opel!



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It's an Opel Diplomat 5.4 V8 - it's a 327, 230 HP Chevrolet engine under that hood.


        Wow  are you sure?  lol  nod.gif


Positive. Opel is GM of Germany in case anyone did not know that, Vauxhall is GM in Britain. Opel and Vauxhall had similar lineups over the years. Dare I say the Cadillac Catera is an Opel!


        Cool    thanks    Darren didnt say you were right yet!!  lol  It does have some Pontiac looks wink



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heres its interior

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my avatar, shows the front end of the Opel, has sun roof!, will get kid to put on photobucket, unles Carl you can do somethin with it

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