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**Bearcat** · 03-16-2015, 07:05 PM

Well crap, totally missed this and then forgot about your PM... congrats.

With that color.... ANTIFRZ, obviously.

**BigRedChief** · 03-16-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

With that color.... ANTIFRZ, obviously.

Thats available. Wanted something funny, not some pretend bad ass name. This engine is winning races against the GT500, Vettes, drifters etc. at the local drag tracks despite its weight. Thats bad ass enough for me.

Al Bundy · 03-16-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Thats available. Wanted something funny, not some pretend bad ass name. This engine is winning races against the GT500, Vettes, drifters etc. at the local drag tracks despite its weight. Thats bad ass enough for me.

I'd say ANTIFRZ then.

Dayze · 03-16-2015, 07:06 PM

Kick ass dude.

**Bowser** · 03-16-2015, 07:16 PM

stfulol

^License plate

**TrebMaxx** · 03-16-2015, 07:17 PM

ANTIFRZ - Well the car is green!

Al Bundy · 03-16-2015, 07:41 PM

And if you get that, hopefully someone yells "Die in an aids tree fire"

**Munson** · 03-16-2015, 07:46 PM

SCATMAN

**BigRedChief** · 03-16-2015, 10:04 PM

Learning from the boards that some are saying the SCAT Pack shakers "feel"
faster than the Hellcats. Everybody knows it isn't. But, why does it "feel" that way? A guy tries to explain............

Like many muscle cars, the Hellcat is long-legged, with a first gear good for 63 mph—a ploy to eliminate a shift on its way to 60 mph. By the time the Hellcat maxes out second gear (at 90 mph), the Scat Pack's eight-speed automatic is in fourth, its V8 having slapped redline in first, second, and third gears. Running a vocal engine through closely spaced, short gears is one of life's great pleasures, with each redline crescendo heightening the feeling of acceleration. That experience alone is enough to trick someone into thinking a car is quicker than it is.

Another factor is that our brains learn to ignore constant acceleration. Ever notice how a jet plane only feels like it's accelerating hard for the first third of the runway, even though it's gathering speed the whole way? Shifting gears highlights how hard a car is pulling because the momentary pause acts like a reference mark for zero acceleration. The more often a car shifts, the faster it feels.

That's the subjective stuff, but physics provides an even clearer explanation. The shorter a gear—that is, the higher its numerical ratio—the more it multiplies an engine's torque. The more torque at the Challenger's rear wheels, the faster it will accelerate.

The Hellcat's driveline has an overall first-gear ratio of 8.4:1, meaning its rear wheels turn only 8.4 times as quickly as its crankshaft. In exchange for the speed reduction, the wheels receive 8.4 times the torque. Behold the miracle of gearing. Multiply the V8's 650 lb-ft by that number, and the Hellcat's rear axles endure some 5400 lb-ft of peak torque at full throttle in first gear, enough to fling the car forward at a maximum of 1.02 g. In other words, the Hellcat's maximum acceleration is about the same as it would be if it fell off the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Scat Pack accelerates even harder. Its V8 produces only 475 lb-ft of torque, but its super-short gearing multiplies that output by 14.5 times, and its rear tires are asked to cope with up to 6900 lb-ft. If they could put this power to the ground (they can't), the Challenger would rocket forward with a maximum 1.37 g of acceleration. That's a ride you would not soon forget.

It's the same in every other gear. The Scat Pack briefly accelerates harder—and thus feels faster—than the Hellcat. But because the Hellcat pulls hard for longer, it's ultimately the faster car.

**hometeam** · 06-19-2015, 08:35 PM

The car looks great, and for your use its going to be more than adequate.

Good buy! At least its not a BMW :P

**BigRedChief** · 06-19-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Good buy! At least its not a BMW :P

Miles and Bearcat will be in here shortly to smack you around for such blasphemy.

Miles · 06-19-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Miles and Bearcat will be in here shortly to smack you around for such blasphemy.

To each his own. I just like cars and don't have a ton of brand loyalty. BMW ticks a lot of the boxes that appeal to me over the years.

**Buehler445** · 06-19-2015, 09:21 PM

Looks great man. Especially with those backdrops.

Miles · 06-19-2015, 09:57 PM

Looks great BRC and congrats on getting exactly what you wanted. Have said before that I'm a big fan of unique cars and will make it age all that much better when you don't see the same model driving to work on daily basis. Nice work with the pics with that background as well.

Gary Dean end up shooting vids of his work?

**BigRedChief** · 06-19-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Gary Dean end up shooting vids of his work?

Yep. Got it to him with the plastic from shipping still on it. It takes a while for him to edit the video and publish it to his channel. He did get all the footage from the start.

He did make this recap video and post it on Facebook. Can't embed, sorry.

https://www.facebook.com/garry.dean....4662448662960/

03-16-2015, 07:05 PM	#1
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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-891038 VARSITY	Learning from the boards that some are saying the SCAT Pack shakers "feel" faster than the Hellcats. Everybody knows it isn't. But, why does it "feel" that way? A guy tries to explain............ Like many muscle cars, the Hellcat is long-legged, with a first gear good for 63 mph—a ploy to eliminate a shift on its way to 60 mph. By the time the Hellcat maxes out second gear (at 90 mph), the Scat Pack's eight-speed automatic is in fourth, its V8 having slapped redline in first, second, and third gears. Running a vocal engine through closely spaced, short gears is one of life's great pleasures, with each redline crescendo heightening the feeling of acceleration. That experience alone is enough to trick someone into thinking a car is quicker than it is. Another factor is that our brains learn to ignore constant acceleration. Ever notice how a jet plane only feels like it's accelerating hard for the first third of the runway, even though it's gathering speed the whole way? Shifting gears highlights how hard a car is pulling because the momentary pause acts like a reference mark for zero acceleration. The more often a car shifts, the faster it feels. That's the subjective stuff, but physics provides an even clearer explanation. The shorter a gear—that is, the higher its numerical ratio—the more it multiplies an engine's torque. The more torque at the Challenger's rear wheels, the faster it will accelerate. The Hellcat's driveline has an overall first-gear ratio of 8.4:1, meaning its rear wheels turn only 8.4 times as quickly as its crankshaft. In exchange for the speed reduction, the wheels receive 8.4 times the torque. Behold the miracle of gearing. Multiply the V8's 650 lb-ft by that number, and the Hellcat's rear axles endure some 5400 lb-ft of peak torque at full throttle in first gear, enough to fling the car forward at a maximum of 1.02 g. In other words, the Hellcat's maximum acceleration is about the same as it would be if it fell off the Golden Gate Bridge. The Scat Pack accelerates even harder. Its V8 produces only 475 lb-ft of torque, but its super-short gearing multiplies that output by 14.5 times, and its rear tires are asked to cope with up to 6900 lb-ft. If they could put this power to the ground (they can't), the Challenger would rocket forward with a maximum 1.37 g of acceleration. That's a ride you would not soon forget. It's the same in every other gear. The Scat Pack briefly accelerates harder—and thus feels faster—than the Hellcat. But because the Hellcat pulls hard for longer, it's ultimately the faster car. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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06-19-2015, 09:57 PM	#14
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1757600	Looks great BRC and congrats on getting exactly what you wanted. Have said before that I'm a big fan of unique cars and will make it age all that much better when you don't see the same model driving to work on daily basis. Nice work with the pics with that background as well. Gary Dean end up shooting vids of his work?
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