Spring and racing season is just ahead of us, so that means project season is kicking into high gear! One of the major projects we had going last year was Katrina Bell's 73 Dodge Charger, also known as Momma's Mopar. The engine has been sitting on an engine stand since late last spring but now it's time to get this thing dropped in the fenders and ready to roar!
For those who aren't up on this project, a little back story. Katrina purchased this car in July of 2018 because she was tired of not having a fun ride of her own and wanted to be part of the, as she calls it, "Sexy Car Club". Originally equipped with a 318 a some point in this cars past it was swapped out to a smog era big block Mopar going with a 400 cubic inch B series. The 400 Mopar is essentially the famous 383 big block just bored a bit further and with less compression. Unfortunately these motors were never very desirable or powerful BUT that can be fixed!
After dealing with issue after issue with the tired old 400 currently in the car, the decision was made to start fresh with an all new motor. With a donor 400 cubic inch block out of a '76 Dodge truck we modified a factory 440 rotating assembly with plenty of new parts to build a 451 Stroker Mopar! All that was done, and sitting waiting for it's chance. Now we've finally had the time and weather to get her car in here and time to take it apart!
In this video, the 73ChargerChic herself is in the shop with us again to help pull her old motor out! Not only is this young lady the owner of this car, she's also races it, AND is willing to wrench as well! This is just the beginning of what should be an AWESOME racing/show season for her and we'll bring it all to you! Welcome back to the Momma's Mopar Dodge Charger project!
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