Vehicle Description
Since 2008, RK Motors and Dave Salvaggio from Salvaggio Design have
collaborated to produce some of the finest Dodge Charger Pro
Touring machines on the planet. From the Indy Cylinder Head 440
powered 1969 Dodge Charger 500, "Maximum Effect", which was
featured at the 2010 Mopar Nationals and quickly sold for
$180,000.00, to the 426 HEMI powered 1970 Dodge Charger R/T which
sold for $185,000.00 at the RK Motors Collector Car Auctions May,
2013 Pinehurst sale, their Pro Touring Chargers have consistently
hit the mark. Combining the best of classic styling combined with
old school muscle and modern upgraded components, their
collaborative builds have set the benchmark for beautiful, yet
functional pro touring machines. Which brings us to their latest
and final build: this incredible 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Pro Touring
car.
The vision for this Charger R/T was established by experience
earned from their prior builds, taking the best of each and rolling
them up into an a new design, the focus of which was to preserve
the raw muscle car appeal of the classic 1968-1970 Dodge Charger
body style, while allowing for maximum performance and
reliability.
BODYWORK/TRIM
Starting with a well-worn, yet dry and rust free Arizona 1970 Dodge
Charger R/T as the foundation for the project, OEM sheet-metal is
present from back to back. The body shell, doors, fenders, hood &
deck-lid were subjected to a comprehensive acid dip and e-coating
process, the very best process for creating a straight body that
will stand the test of time and road miles. With a fresh canvas.
every inch was carefully massaged before multiple coats of PPG
Grigio Pearl Metallic were sprayed on every body panel. For the
hood black-out treatment and bumblebee stripes, black was selected.
The combination was then buried in clearcoat and buffed to near
perfection. The final finish is beyond reproach, offering
mirror-like reflections from all angles. The paintwork is matched
by even gaps around the hood, doors, and deck lid. While assembly
line cars of the 1970s weren't known for their fit and finish, our
team made sure to leave those imperfections in the past. Finishing
off the iconic 1970 Dodge Charger body is carefully restored
chrome, stainless steel and anodized aluminum, done to
perfection.
INTERIOR
Inside the Charger, a stunning black leather interior was carefully
installed. Though it has a custom feel, the design can largely be
accredited to the Chrysler Corporation. The classic 1970 Dodge
Charger R/T bucket seat interior is a timeless design-why mess with
perfection? The restoration began with new high-grade black carpet
set covering Dyna-mat, which mitigates road noise and exhaust heat.
and a factory wood-grain center console. Steve Pearson Upholstery
Unlimited supplied the hand-stitched vented leather front and rear
seats, complete with white piping. Firm and supportive, these seats
could easily pass for pieces borrowed from a late model sports car.
At either side, new black door panels are highlighted by round
Charger R/T logos and new hardware all around. The view from the
driver seat is the stuff of muscle car dreams with a wood-finished
steering wheel and pistol-grip shifter granting control over the
car. Beyond the wheel, the restored dash shows off a 150 mph
speedometer sits next to a tachometer with an integrated clock.
Smaller gauges monitor other HEMI vitals including fuel level,
temperature, oil pressure, and alternator output. To the right,
controls for the updated HVAC system are placed within reach
directly above the Pioneer AM/FM/CD/DVD with Ipod hook-up head unit
which sends signal to new Pioneer speakers. An Ipod cable is
smartly routed through the center console for easy and secure
hook-up. Linking the restored interior interior to the refinished
exterior is a complete new set of glass.
Behind the rear seat, the trunk is finished to the same high
standards as the rest of the car. New black carpet sits beneath an
Optima red top battery and the gas filler neck that feeds into the
custom fuel tank below.
ENGINE
The heart of this Charger R/T is a brand new Indy Cylinder Head 500
V8 Wedge motor. Prior builds have been both HEMI and wedge powered,
each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The consensus of the
builders was that the Wedge powered cars are simply better. They
produce more torque, are more reliable and can be run at lower
compression, which allows for use of modern fuels with little
impact on performance. Balanced and blue-printed, this power-plant
produces 575 dyno-proven horsepower, with an equal 575 pound feet
of torque. Here is a partial build list for this bullet-proof
engine:
• Billet Specialties front runner serpentine system
• 4340 Crank (4.150 stroke)
• Eagle H- Beam rods
• Speed Pro hyper pistons 4.830
• 9.5 :1 compression
• Edelbrock Performer RPM heads
• Comp Hydraulic cam (.509)
• MP black wrinkle valve covers
• M-1 single plane intake
• 750 Mighty Demon carburetor
• Milodon oil pan and tray
• MP electronic distributor
• Custom plug wires (black)
At the front of the engine, a March Performance serpentine setup
spins accessories including a polished air conditioning compression
and power steering pump. Across from the pieces, a polished
direct-fit Be Cool radiators keeps the mill cool with the aid of
dual electric fans. Spend exhaust gases funnel through ceramic
coated headers which connect to a full three-inch TTI exhaust
system equipped with DynoMax mufflers.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Put the car on a lift and more show-quality craftsmanship shines
through. From the beautifully finished floors to the fresh hardware
and braided lines, every inch is worth a closer look. At the front,
an impressive RMS front subframe with rack and pinion & tubular
control arms supports the Indy 500 V8. Behind the Wedge motor, a
Keisler-modified Tremec TKO-500 five-speed manual transmission with
a Quick Time bellhousing makes quick work of shifts. At the rear, a
Moser Dana 60 rear axle with 3.54 gears puts the power to the
pavement with authority. Around the thoroughly upgraded
drive-train, an equally capable suspension starts with RMS
1.25-inch tubular control arms with heavy duty rod ends and Afco
double adjustable coil-over racing shocks, for a fully adjustable
front end. The rear suspension is a Detroit Speed altered four link
setup with Panhard. Wilwood 12-inch rotors and six-piston front/
four-piston rear calipers can be found at all four corners of the
car. This suspension set-up offers the confident response of a
modern sports car. At the corners, a set of 18 and 19-inch Fiske
three piece wheels are wrapped in new Michelin Pilot Super Sports
for maximum grip.
Pro-touring cars are about cancelling out the compromises of muscle
car ownership and replacing them with new capabilities. With a
balanced, fast revving big block Wedge motor, quick-shifting Tremec
five-speed, and a fully upgraded suspension,this 1970 Charger R/T
annihilate any complaints regarding performance or cornering. The
addition of conveniences like power steering, disc brakes, air
conditioning, and a modern stereo simply sweeten the deal. Built by
the best for the most discriminating muscle car fans the scene has
to offer, this Charger is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the
rewards of a fresh world-class pro-tourer without endless calls to
vendors, builders, and banks. Don't miss this one!
SUMMARY
Multi-year Build Project
Indy Cylinder Head 500 CI Wedge-575 HP/575 lb ft T...for more
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