Vehicle Description
Nicknamed "Kong," this 1970 Plymouth GTX Resto-Mod is fully custom.
Power comes from a 472ci HEMI V8 engine. The engine build features
custom performance parts built around a Mopar performance big-block
engine. The HEMI features aluminum cylinder headers and a Cross-Ram
intake, and is fed by dual Holley 770 carburetors. The rotating
assembly is comprised of forged pistons, Manley super stock H-beam
rods, full groove main bearings, a forged crankshaft and a
compression ratio of 11.3:1. Other upgrades include a Pete Jackson
gear drive competition roller cam, Ray Barton roller lifters and
rockers, Milodon oil pump, custom Dan Olson funny car oil pan, MSD
ignition and Fluidyne radiator with dual fans. Power is routed
through a lightweight flywheel and onto a Keisler Engineering
5-speed TREMEC manual transmission with McLeod Racing twin disc
clutch, as well as 3.54 gears and Trak-Loc. The transmission is
completed by a pistol-grip shifter. Braking comes courtesy of a set
of 13-inch Wilwood cross-drilled slotted rotors with 6-piston
racing calipers and rear 12-inch rotors with 4-piston calipers. The
fully custom suspension features a Magnum Force 4130 chromoly
K-member with tubular upper and lower control arms, as well as
RideTech Shockwave air-ride suspension. The rear suspension is
comprised of a triangulated 4-link, and the GTX features rack &
pinion steering. The Plum Crazy Purple GTX rides on Colorado Custom
Rikers Island wheels measuring 18 inches up front and 20 inches in
the rear. The wheels are shod in BFGoodrich G-Force T/A rubber with
245mm up front and 295mm at the rear.
