'68 Road Runner 440

PhotosGuy · 23rd of June 2007 (Sat)

Someone said, "California guys make nice looking cars & they get awards & trophys for them. Detroiters make race cars to drive on the street!"
It couldn't be more true in this case.

Mark's '68 Road Runner (1st year for the breed) has a .040" overbored 440 motor with a 8:71 blower & a .509" lift cam. He says that with 5 pounds of boost for the street it puts out 450bhp.
Wink! Wink!
(Yeah, these guys are like Quint (Jaws), chumming bait for unsuspecting Chevy owners that think they're sharks? My stock 383 'Cuda had 340bhp & did 141mph out of the showroom. Mark seems a nice guy, but I'm not buying only 450bhp? Sorry, Mark!)

It has a 4-speed pushing a 4:10 rear end, but the big tires reduce the effective ratio to somewhere around 3:60, if I remember what he said correctly.
He's had it for 6 years & puts on 10,000-12,000 miles a year. Most guys store their cars, but he says that he even drives it in the Winter when the weather is nice & the streets are dry, so he replaces the rear tires each year.

This plate is one I just had to include in my book!

black_z · 23rd of June 2007 (Sat)

Very nice!

Damn, what some tires!!

ib2loud · 23rd of June 2007 (Sat)

i want!

PhotosGuy · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

Thanks guys. He'll be happy to see your comments.

Jim G · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

God, look at that thing from the rear... all that rubber.. mmm....

Curious... Has he ever run a quarter mile with it?

Captain Mantastic · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

you know, i think you are right... 450 is an under estimate.. i would say... 475 .... (note sarcasm)

great shots... that thing is a beast.. @ 5 psi he has to be putting down at least 600-650 HP on a mild tune... probably runs very low 11's to mid 10's in it....
it is probably capable of 800 HP at least though

CrazyStang · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

Wow, that thing is amazing.

PhotosGuy · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

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Has he ever run a quarter mile with it?

He said not in full-race trim, so there wasn't much point in getting a time. Dennis's '69 Road Runner has a bit more cam lift & easily makes 800bhp & 10s in the quarter without the NO2.

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i would say... 475 .... (note sarcasm)

Red73 · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

Nice

runninmann · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

I'll be looking for it at WDC. Looks like a good looking 65 Goat and a 66 LeMans in the background of the 3rd pic.

By the way, where were these taken?

Livinthalife · 24th of June 2007 (Sun)

That car is so SEXY! Great shots, must have gave you goosebumps shooting it. Excellent condition as well.

PhotosGuy · 25th of June 2007 (Mon)

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By the way, where were these taken?

Continental Lanes, 13 & Gratiot, on Friday evenings.

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must have gave you goosebumps shooting it.

No, but when he started it up...

It's a fairly big lot & usually you can feel them coming before you can see them. The Mopars make the fillings in your teeth resonate!

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That car is so SEXY!

Did you all see this one I posted a few weeks ago?
A "GREAT car": '69 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Billy Cabral · 29th of March 2008 (Sat)

Insane!

Cobra351 · 29th of March 2008 (Sat)

I'd love to see it do a wheelie! Given those specs (and the obvious traction capabilities) I have no doubts it could!

dleone · 29th of March 2008 (Sat)

Very nice shots!
Wow, 10,000-12,000 miles a year with those tires ? Oh man, I wouldn't wanna see the price tag for those rear tires.
Thanks for sharing! Amazing car!
Dino

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,658	'68 Road Runner 440 Someone said, "California guys make nice looking cars & they get awards & trophys for them. Detroiters make race cars to drive on the street!" It couldn't be more true in this case. Mark's '68 Road Runner (1st year for the breed) has a .040" overbored 440 motor with a 8:71 blower & a .509" lift cam. He says that with 5 pounds of boost for the street it puts out 450bhp. Wink! Wink! (Yeah, these guys are like Quint (Jaws), chumming bait for unsuspecting Chevy owners that think they're sharks? My stock 383 'Cuda had 340bhp & did 141mph out of the showroom. Mark seems a nice guy, but I'm not buying only 450bhp? Sorry, Mark!) It has a 4-speed pushing a 4:10 rear end, but the big tires reduce the effective ratio to somewhere around 3:60, if I remember what he said correctly. He's had it for 6 years & puts on 10,000-12,000 miles a year. Most guys store their cars, but he says that he even drives it in the Winter when the weather is nice & the streets are dry, so he replaces the rear tires each year. This plate is one I just had to include in my book! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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black_z Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,200	Re: '68 Road Runner 440 Very nice! Damn, what some tires!!

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Cobra351 Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 2,972	Re: '68 Road Runner 440 I'd love to see it do a wheelie! Given those specs (and the obvious traction capabilities) I have no doubts it could! __________________ Canon 5D Canon 40D - Infrared Modified (www.lifepixel.com) Canon Lenses: 17-40, 24-105 f/4 IS, 100 2.8 IS Macro, TS-E 90, 70-200 f/4 IS, 100-400 IS Canon EF25 II , EF 1.4x II Smith & Wesson M&P 340CT .357 Magnum

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dleone Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 40	Re: '68 Road Runner 440 Very nice shots! Wow, 10,000-12,000 miles a year with those tires ? Oh man, I wouldn't wanna see the price tag for those rear tires. Thanks for sharing! Amazing car! Dino

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