1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 vs 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 (Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race)
Our first car is a 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440. Yes, a 440. No, not a 6-pack, but still awesome. This car is definitely limited by its weight... just over 4100 pounds! That's crazy. It still gets up and goes though. That car is pretty much the last gasp from Dodge and it's contributions to the muscle car era. It's opponent was going through a similar issue at that time. Compression ratios dropped a lot of the 1971 Cheverolets. And of course, this car is a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 convertible! This car is just plain cool and came loaded with some fantastic options! A perfect daily driver! You've got cruise control, air conditioning, a convertible top, and OH YEAH.... A 454! It's no slouch. Who do you think will win? Which car do you like more?

Remember, both of these cars participate in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race (PSMCDR) series, so please make sure to check them out on fb! Here are their rules:

For 1955 to 1979 musclecars built in United States and Canadian assembly plants with a minimum warranty of 12 months and 12,000 miles.
Any car running faster than 11.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Any convertible running faster then 13.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Casting numbers must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed including intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds. Blocks do not have to be "numbers matching," but they must be the correct displacement. Overbores up to .070" are allowed. Stock cranks only.
All Engines – 1.5 extra points allowed over advertised.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed.
The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed.
The ignition system must be stock, including the distributor, cap, coil, and wires. Points may be replaced with any electronic conversion that fits under the stock distributor cap.
The carburetor must be correct for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Jetting and metering changes are permitted. THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL!
Cast-iron exhaust manifolds are mandatory and must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed. Internal modifications to the exhaust manifolds are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances will headers be allowed, including those cars that came with headers delivered in the trunk. Pipes must be routed as they were originally for the year, make, model, and engine combination. Mufflers must be stock looking in design, that is, oval in shape. No glasspacks or straight pipes allowed unless installed as original equipment. Maximum muffler inlet and outlet size is 2.5 inches. X & H pipes allowed.
The radiator must be correct for the year, make, model, and horsepower claimed. No lightweight, aluminum radiators allowed.
Maximum stall limited to 2200 rpm.
The transmission must be correct for year, make, model and engine of the car. 3-speed manuals may be upgraded to the correct 4-speed if originally available.
The rear axle must be of the same manufacturer as the car. Any gear ratio is allowed.
Reproduction tires or radial tires only.You are allowed to run tires one size over stock.
Factory wheels only.


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