Charger or challenger? Update!

[Tmb84]

Stupid question maybe, but i have an 70' charger 383 auto. Survivor.

Want one more! I now know about two decent cars, one 68 charger 383 4spd, number matching. 1 of 259!
Posted a picture of it before. The body is good but engine need some work soon. Blue smoke when revving..
It cost 35000$

The other is a 70' challenger 383 2bbl auto. Now with 496 stroker! Looking good.
http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=64300925&searchclickthrough=true

Challenger cost 32000$

[1974dodgecharger]

blue smoke revving is never good 

[303 Mopar]

You already have B Body, go for the E Body!

[Troy]

Love Challengers - but not that one. No way that car would be worth $32,000 here - but I know they're harder to come by over there.

And who doesn't love a 4-speed 68 Charger?

Troy

[Daytona R/T SE]

That Challenger sucks.

[303 Mopar]

There are way nicer Challengers for sale for that price.  Check out Cuda-Challenger.com.

[Troy]

If he buys one in the US he has to get it shipped (to a port, over the ocean, to home) and pay import duties. So figure several thousand dollars on top of the purchase price.

Troy

[Tmb84]

Yeah, i know its not the nicest challenger, but its a original big block car and looks ok.
Not often to see mopars with strokers under 40000$ around here.

I would mount a shaker hood and a T/A spoiler at the rear. I think it would help alot!

Gonna look at it tomorrow.

[Daytona R/T SE]

Yeah, i know its not the nicest challenger, but its a original big block car and looks ok.
Not often to see mopars with strokers under 40000$ around here.

I would mount a shaker hood and a T/A spoiler at the rear. I think it would help alot!

Gonna look at it tomorrow.

Are those fiberglass bumpers?

They don't fit well at all.

What's a complete shaker hood set up cost ? $5,000-$6,000 ?

[tan top]

go for the 68 charger !!   ,  blue smoke when reving   , prolly worn bores & or rings      may even be the valley tray not sealed up properly 

  in any case  no biggie , just get the motor rebuilt  ,   million time quicker than doing any kind on resto !   alternatively  , get a stroker 400 motor built   & dress it up to look like a stock 383     & keep the # matching motor in a safe place 

[6spd68]

My big question would be; do you think you can get 35K for that Challenger in a pinch?  Say something happened, and you had to move it quickly; would you get your cash back?

For those reasons, I'm more Charger inclined...  Not to mention, this is the Charger forum 

[RallyeMike]

Stupid question maybe

The answer is obviously, C) Roadrunner.

[6spd68]

Stupid question maybe

The answer is obviously, C) Roadrunner.

Sorry to double post ...  But...    

[Tmb84]

Shaker hood kit cost 2600$
It would be fun to have a street legal racer that keeping those mustang smallblock strokers in the dust 

[XH29N0G]

I would go with your instincts.  If you are buying this to enjoy.  Choose the one you think you will enjoy more and then don't look back.  If it is for a different reason, choose accordingly.  

[DeltaV]

The Charger.

[Tmb84]

Car is restored in 2009, no rust or bubbles.. But the doors dont match correctly. I have seen that on many challengers!

The engine is insane! 632hp 660lbft. Rear axle is uppgraded and perhaps 100% locker. Tranny is also uppgraded and got 3200rpm stall. Ok to drive, but 3" exhaust and realy open mufflers its noisy as hell!

[Tmb84]

I ended up with the e-body. Pick it up tomorrow.. Thanks for inputs folks.
Im not gonna start a thread since it a e-body, but gonna post some pictures here. 

[303 Mopar]

I ended up with the e-body. Pick it up tomorrow.. Thanks for inputs folks.
Im not gonna start a thread since it a e-body, but gonna post some pictures here. 

Go introduce yourself over at cuda-challenger.com and post pics over there.  Its a great site with many helpful folks like here!

[LUMI]

i was looking for a E body too
but did not find one her in Finland that woud fit my budget
so i bought -68 SS 548CID Camaro with 5 speed Tremec
763HP and 701lbft 

[Tmb84]

Some engine info if someone interested..

383 block, bored 0,60. 496 stroker kit, not sure what manufacture.
Edelbrock performer heads, 88cc chamber.
Comp cam, Xr286r mechanical roller
Stainless tube race headers
Holley dp 900cfm
11,5 compression.
3" exhaust
Holley electric fuel pump
Fuelcell and battery in trunk
Aluminium radiator, electric fan
Electric water pump
MSD pro billet ignition

632hp 5500rpm/ 660lbft 4000rpm

Gearbox: unknown, shifts hard on low rpms. Hurst promatic2 shifter.
Diff: 100% locker

[cavemanno1]

Stupid question maybe, but i have an 70' charger 383 auto. Survivor.

Want one more! I now know about two decent cars, one 68 charger 383 4spd, number matching. 1 of 259!
Posted a picture of it before. The body is good but engine need some work soon. Blue smoke when revving..
It cost 35000$

The other is a 70' challenger 383 2bbl auto. Now with 496 stroker! Looking good.
http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=64300925&searchclickthrough=true

Challenger cost 32000$

Is it just me that thinks that '68 charger was a bit overpriced or is it a good deal in Finland?
By the way congrats on your challenger,post some pictures of her as well!

[Tmb84]

I paid 30000$ for the challenger by the way.
The owner of the charger wanted 37500$ at first!

[Ghoste]

Those are some respectable numbers.

[Challenger340]

Some engine info if someone interested..

383 block, bored 0,60. 496 stroker kit, not sure what manufacture.
Edelbrock performer heads, 88cc chamber.
Comp cam, Xr286r mechanical roller
Stainless tube race headers
Holley dp 900cfm
11,5 compression.
3" exhaust
Holley electric fuel pump
Fuelcell and battery in trunk
Aluminium radiator, electric fan
Electric water pump
MSD pro billet ignition

632hp 5500rpm/ 660lbft 4000rpm

Gearbox: unknown, shifts hard on low rpms. Hurst promatic2 shifter.
Diff: 100% locker

Nice Power, BUT

just curious, is that an actual Engine Dyno Sheet ? from an actual Engine Dyno Session ?
or,
a computer program generated "simulation", or "prediction" ?

I have to ask because you started the run, loading the engine down at 2,000 rpm ?
and,
ran it to 11,000 ? rpm
just me....
but I ain't ever seen anybody do THAT on a real life actual Engine Dyno ? 
At least not without..... Connecting Rods pieces laying around everywhere ?