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Hello guys.

I have a headache for several weeks due my family situation.
The Hemi stays at the garage and doesn't run. I'm not sure if the converter issue is due that, five months without drive it.
The solution is on the way, I just packed the converter to send to the builder (Is an honest man) to repare and once will be back we reinstall it again and with the rest of seals installed by the way with the trans on the table, new filter and new oil. Just 3000 miles on it.
The car has the new 525 hemi built by John Arruzza, you can check his webpage at http://www.arruzzahighperformance.com/
My car is posted on his page and the combo I purchased too, with other optional goodies.

Car have lots of things to list for better performance, braking, stability and look.

I'm not sure about money spent and I'm not sure about the good price to sell it, I'm ready to hear comments for you because I'm sure that's a car hard to sell in Spain, but maybe will be easier in Europe.

At this time I'm open to hear about american cars changes, but is necessary good performance, modern car, automatic transmission and enough room for 4 person.

I'm sure I will regret about it if finally I'll do but now the family is the first one and little children don't want to get in the car.

Pictures and all information needed by email, mine is 525hemi@gmail.com

The list :

Engine block Mopar Performance RB Hemi 525 cubic inch (8600cc) built by John Arruzza of North Carolina, USA, Hemi engines specialist with more than 500 engines built being the 525 his third evolution after the 511" and 517", with an estimate 650HP at crank, aproximately 530cv at rear wheels. This is the unit #ARRUZZA HP 455-2007. Complete balanced engine, compression ratio 10.1:1 for de 95 o 98 octane. Red line at 6000rpm.
Impecable brake in , oil change, filter and additive protector EOS at 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 y 3000km. Actually have 3400km from the new hemi.

Engine and other specs :
Callies forged crank, pistons ROSS, Dual Intake Stage V with holley 600cfm, custom filter from K&N, MSD coil and MSD 6AL with rev limiter, hand made camshaft, lifters crower, Manley pushrods and indy maxx aluminium roller, hign volume oil pump, converter Dynamic custom by Arruzza, TTI ceramic headers 2-1/8 and 3,5" final , and complete 3" exhaust lines with flowmaster 40 series. Cut out electrical from Doug Thorley powered from inside, holley eléctric fuel pump with manual power from interior to start and complete 1/2" aluminium fuel lines.

Torqueflight 727 made by Frank Lupo's, forward pattern full auto, slap stick with pistol grip handle (very hard to find) and oil radiator with electric switched and manual fan.

Aluminium radiator Griffin, twin electrical fans with 2 speed thermostat and manual switch if desired from interior.
Air fuel ratio sensors and gauges, checked from inside just on the scoop.
Roll brake system.
Powermaster high torque mini starter
Hydratech braking system to avoid vacuum looses, very effective in all rpm range. Once engine off still brake two or three times.
Hide electrical installation from inside to the engine and the front lights to see clean engine bay.

Front suspension QA1 adjustable aluminium
Rear suspension by Cal-tracs system with adjustable traction bars, Rancho 9000 and mono leaf from Calvert Racing.
Rear end Mopar 8 3/4 reinforced by Dr. Diff with discs power lock.
Oil transmission temperature gauge and fuel pressure visible under scoop from inside.
Twin battery in the trunk.
Minilite wheels 15x7 and 15x8 aluminium
Power windows
Power steering
Rallye cluster
Monster tach 5"
Triple pillar pod with Autometer sportcom gauges perfectly hand made.
New carpet
Original console
Weld wheels with hoosier 28's
Possible : Sabelt buckets, five point harness...

Probably I forget several parts or equipment, but maybe they will be visible at the pictures if required.

Thanks.

I would get the car running again and take it for a decent drive or two. You might change your mind about selling it then
I am sure that if you do decide to sell you will have no problems....its a fine looking car with lots of good bits in it!
Good luckwith it which ever way you end up going.

I'm happy driving it but at this time it is only possible alone, not with family.
That's the main reason.

Plenty of big block 4-door cars going cheap in the USA that all the family can enjoy.

This one is for sale by a friend of mine now living in Canada. He wants £4,500 for it and can help with export. Cheap and fun.

You need to decide a price if you want to sell the Challenger. You will loose a lot of money on it though.

plum-crazy wrote:I'm happy driving it but at this time it is only possible alone, not with family.
That's the main reason.

My family and I only partake in Sunday drives in the country with the ol gal. She is a fragile classic piece of American history you know.

On the other days I allow myself and a select few obnoxious friends enjoy the freedom (and the possible outcome) of 1970's horsepower, handling, and overly-glorified ego bashing.

Seriously though, that sounds like a nice machine you have there. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Jon wrote:

plum-crazy wrote:I'm happy driving it but at this time it is only possible alone, not with family.
That's the main reason.

My family and I only partake in Sunday drives in the country with the ol gal. She is a fragile classic piece of American history you know.

On the other days I allow myself and a select few obnoxious friends enjoy the freedom (and the possible outcome) of 1970's horsepower, handling, and overly-glorified ego bashing.

Seriously though, that sounds like a nice machine you have there. Good luck with whatever you decide.

...........yeah my Challenger is fragile too Jon, unreliable, smelly, and so unsociable that my wife refuses to ride in it, or even let me take Herman out in it
I think your car is awesome PlumCrazy, the sort of thing I'd love to assemble one day, I would keep it till the sun is back out and have a rethink

plum-crazy wrote:What's your opinion about selling my Hemi?

Well, I don't have an opinion. But I know one thing.
If I had enough spare cash at the moment to make a decent offer on a cool Challenger like yours, I would surely have an opinion!! (although even that is a lie, for if I had the money, I would have bought Dave's car already). There must be something about 1970 Challengers that makes me need dry underwear everytime there's one for sale (and no, it's not old age )...

Dave's right, if you want to reconcile old cars and family hobbies, a more streetable car is in order. Something with 4 doors (that's pushing it real far, though), that the wife will drive without fear, with a quiet idle, maybe a convertible for the summer days...
Whatever you replace it with, you will regret the Challenger.

Thanks for your opinion.
I thought about it and range of 50000€ is a number to loose just about 20000 of total amount invested carelessly counted.
What's your opinion about the car once priced?

I'm sure about regrets. Best deal for me will be a foreign buyer, far from me.
I wouldn't like to find my car in a meeting with other driver inside...

There's two main reasons to sell, need money ans space to get another one for that family stage.
As seen on several american classifieds my loss is your gain. Proposals?

Still serious about selling then? I have to admit this car presses all my buttons, who ever ends up with it will be very lucky, you've put some effort and dollar into that build

Yes Adrian.

But today I had an idea.
I'll think in recover my 440 and 727 to install it again ad keep the hemi at home for future possible projects.

This way I can lower the car cost and still dream about the next one....

I had exactly those thoughts run thru my head when I posted earlier, very wise decision, just one suggestion tho; change the hood
What did the Hemi cost? 20 grand?

I'm looking for R/T hood, I'm not sure about fiber or steel.
The engine was more than 20 grand because I ordered him more parts for it.
After purchase it I paid about 30% more in shipping , customs, tax, delivery...
Is for that reason I want to keep the engine for future projects.

Steel anyday, the glass ones may appear a little cheaper but they are shit, a poor fit, stick with metal
Got to work out how to price the car afterward tho, cost of a 440, hood atc...................28k euros

Thanks Adrian I will go to steel.