72 Charger Build

[chargd72]

I'm with ya, Brock.  Not a fan of the SE trim on the tail lights.  I'm even torn between liking the standard light over the '71 R/T light. 

[Baldwinvette77]

The standard 72 taillight set is also my favorite of the 3rd gens 

[ACUDANUT]

R/T taillights for me.   

[chargd72]

Got some torque boxes from US Car Tool.  Installed the front boxes but waiting for the sub frame connectors before I install the rear.  These things are heavy gauge and seem like good quality.

[72Charger-SE]

Looks Great!  I decided to fab my own on the rear. I was unsure where to put 'front ones' so I didn't add those yet.  Thanks for the pics!

[ACUDANUT]

Not yours in general speaking, but they look like a nice place for mice to live and a dirt/mud trap.
Unless your racing and flexing that body a lot, I don't see a need for them.

[chargd72]

Not yours in general speaking, but they look like a nice place for mice to live and a dirt/mud trap.
Unless your racing and flexing that body a lot, I don't see a need for them.

I couldn't agree more.  They are absolutely not necessary especially with the mild 318 I currently have in it.  But once that supercharger in one of the previous pics goes on the 408 stroker that will be built out of the 360 Magnum block sitting behind my car goes in, I will be glad I have them.  I'll mostly be on the streets but there are a few tracks in this area that I will plan to take the Charger to a couple times a year. 

[chargd72]

Ditched the stock 19" rad for this 26" aluminum beast.  I also added a 95 Taurus fan that pushes 4000 cfm of air to keep the Charger cool on these hot Texas days.

[ottawamerc]

chargd72 I can tell you from experience that you will be happy with those torque boxes and frame connectors. I installed mine this year too and I noticed a huge difference right away No matter what motor is in your car it will handle much tighter. Have fun!

Scott

[chargd72]

Great feedback.  Thanks!

[chargd72]

Added a 1.25" tubular front sway bar to replace the stock. 

[72Charger-SE]

That looks 'heavy duty'!!  Are you running a Hemi in your Charger?  I was looking at a heavier sway bar for my car but can't decide on the thickness to get for a 440.  I would be surprised if you get much roll at all when cornering.

[chargd72]

I will be running a supercharged stroked SB.  Right now body roll is substantial with these 14" rims and crappy tires.  I expect this sway to help much more with suspension and wheel upgrades down the road.

[72Charger-SE]

Ah..   I see....  I am sure that bar will help ALOT!   New tires, larger wheels (15") and suspension upgrades should also help improve the handling...      

[4aThrill]

Ditched the stock 19" rad for this 26" aluminum beast.  I also added a 95 Taurus fan that pushes 4000 cfm of air to keep the Charger cool on these hot Texas days.

Champion Cooling Radiator one inch tubes two rows?

[chargd72]

Ditched the stock 19" rad for this 26" aluminum beast.  I also added a 95 Taurus fan that pushes 4000 cfm of air to keep the Charger cool on these hot Texas days.

Champion Cooling Radiator one inch tubes two rows?

Got the three row.  So far it's working great.

[chargd72]

Swapped the open carrier for an Eaton Trutrac system.  This thing is amazing.

[chargd72]

Put in an adjustable rear sway.  With the new front bar it feels like a completely different car.  Reduced body roll by about 70%.

[72Charger-SE]

That is SWEET!   What did you spend on the Rear Sway bar, if I might ask?

[chargd72]

Somewhere around $225.  Well worth it.

[72Charger-SE]

I just added it to my list of NEEDS...   Where did you buy it from? 

[chargd72]

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/sway-bars-hellwig/dodge/64-72-mopar-b-body

This is where I purchased the front and rear bars.

[72Charger-SE]

Front & Rear Hellwigs purchased just now...  Saved $30 off sale with today's coupon.   I am considering getting larger torsion bars but haven't decided if I need them.  I already have BB torsion bars.

[ACUDANUT]

Swapped the open carrier for an Eaton Trutrac system.  This thing is amazing.

What was the price on that ? What did you do the back settings (green) ?

[ACUDANUT]

Get rid of that horrible looking se quarter window plug.