Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a 2.5-year ground-up restoration that was
completed in early 2012
Winner of many national and regional awards / Featured in many
national publications
6.1 liter Hemi V8 / Built by Bouchillon Performance Engineering /
500 horsepower
A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission / Built by Hughes
Performance
Highly customized body / Custom Matrix Screamer Yellow paint
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Custom Reilly Motorsports suspension / Custom 18 and 20-inch Boze
wheels
Moser rear axle / Sure Grip differential
Rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
Sale includes a book of restoration photos and copies of all the
car's magazine features
During the dark days of '70s emissions systems, there were stalwart
car guys. During the lackluster '80s performance scene, there were
hardcore car guys. And even now, with ever increasing efficiency
becoming the norm, there are still diehard car guys. No matter
where the future leads, there will ALWAYS be lifestyle enthusiasts
who build a culture around the rush of pushing cars to their
extremes, and, unless you're one of us, it's something you'll never
understand. So, what happens when a 'lifer' executes a dream build
in which the sky is literally the limit? You get a mind numbing
head turner like this 1972 Plymouth Satellite! The product of a
high dollar, multi-year build, this incredible MoPar pro-tourer
wraps a 500-horse 3G Hemi and a completely custom suspension in a
custom leather interior and custom-mixed paint. If you're a fellow
enthusiast who's looking to satisfy an unrelenting need to go fast
and make a big statement, this magazine featured B-Body is just
your style!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Completed in early 2012, this super clean curve carver is the
direct result of what happens when a seasoned fabricator has an
uncompromised vision, major dedication and access to a 6-figure
bank account. See, the car's creator already owned a killer Charger
that was buff enough to pull down sub 10-second passes on an
NHRA-sanctioned drag strip, so he wanted to build a second car that
was a bit milder and quite different. Enter this neon Plymouth, a
project which quickly escalated from the restoration of a fun
cruiser into the creation of an outrageous driver's car. For
starters, this newly dubbed (S)atellite (T)ouring e(X)treme's
mostly rust-free body was stripped and mounted to a custom
rotisserie that ensured its floors would turn out every bit as nice
as its vertical panels. Once that body was completely prepped, two
inches of steel was welded to its rockers to simultaneously hide Ma
MoPar's hasty pinch welds and provide a mean, buckled down stance.
When those rockers were fully integrated, Matrix rose sealer was
applied between hours of block sanding, and eventually coated in a
thick layer of Matrix epoxy primer. When that primer cured, one-off
Matrix Screamer Yellow paint, which had been mixed six times over,
was stacked six coats deep under matte black war paint and modern
"HEMI 6.1L" call-outs. And finally, nine coats of Matrix clear were
followed by days of wet sanding and hours of tedious buffing. The
result is one awesome Plymouth that, over the course of 2.5 years,
was mostly completed by one dedicated gearhead in his own personal
shop.
There's just something about a broad shouldered Plymouth that
appeals to pretty much everyone with a pulse. Maybe it's their wow
factor. Maybe it's the sense of strength they convey. Or maybe it's
simply the surface development of their massive panels. Whatever
the case may be, this custom Satellite carries all that classic
Chrysler charm under a whole slew of details that highlight a clean
and modern appearance. At the front of the car's mirror-like body,
a prominent, '72 Road Runner grille hangs a colorful Road Runner
mug between modern driving lights, bright halogen headlamps, a
tucked '71 Road Runner bumper and a custom-fabricated chin spoiler.
Above that grille, a custom Plymouth STX emblem and blacked out
lanyards lead the eye to dark-tint glass that's framed in black
stainless trim and color-keyed drip rails. At the sides of that
emblem, shaved body panels prop small mechanical door poppers
between matte black sport mirrors and a custom trunk spoiler. And
at the back of those panels, a tucked '71 Road Runner bumper hangs
a trick tag bracket between fresh taillights, a custom rear valence
and custom stainless exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Hoist this Plymouth's fiberglass hood and you'll find 6.1 liters of
naturally aspirated 3G Hemi bliss. Straight from the factory that
popular SRT8 powerplant produces an impressive 425 horsepower and
420 lb./ft. of torque. And with the help of a custom tune by
Hanahan, South Carolina's Bouchillon Performance Engineering, its
performance transforms from wild to flat out wicked! Measuring in
at roughly 372 cubic inches, the big mill uses a revised block,
forged internals, lighter pistons and a cast aluminum intake to
crank out a whopping 500 horsepower and 460 lb./ft. of torque. And
best of all, that's 500 horsepower that'll fire up in any weather,
last thousands of maintenance-free miles, and probably lay waste to
any old school muscle car that's brave enough to stage a challenge!
At the top of the modern monster, a traditional Air Grabber hood
funnels wind in to a custom-fabricated cold air intake. At the
sides of the motor, ceramic-coated TTI headers ensure the cylinders
breathe as well as they eat. At the back of the motor, a custom
Bouchillon Performance Engineering throttle pressure lever ensures
the Gen Y mill communicates well with the car's Boomer-era A727
transmission. And at the front of the motor, a high performance
Griffin radiator makes excellent use of two electric puller fans.
Visually, the car's engine compartment comes together just as well
as its highly modified exterior. The big V8's exceptionally clean
install forgoes the current 'plastic dome of doom' trend in favor
of yellow "HEMI 6.1L" branded fuel rail shrouds that actually
resemble tall valve covers. Spotless fenders have been layered in
familiar Screamer Yellow paint and bolted to a custom-fabricated
shock tower brace. And everything, from the car's hidden Painless
wiring and color-keyed Wilwood master cylinder to its
custom-accented cowl and traditional orange block, is well-planned
and professionally executed.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Launch this Satellite in to a lift-induced orbit and you'll find a
fully finished undercarriage that's a product of professional grade
customization and a whole roster of top notch pro-touring hardware.
Behind the neo Hemi, a Hughes Performance A727 TorqueFlite produces
great bite and hard launches. Out back, there's a stout Moser Sure
Grip that's equipped with moderate, pavement pounding gears. That
drivetrain rolls on a Reilly Motorsports triangulated 4-link that's
equipped with QA-1 coil-over-shocks. Opposite that rear-half, a
Reilly Motorsports AlterKtion front-clip centers manual
rack-and-pinion steering between quality QA-1 shocks. Momentum
comes courtesy of a custom, low-profile fuel tank that's been
baffled and pressure tested to ensure the car's injected mill
always has a steady supply of dino juice. Stops are supplied by
beefy Wilwood calipers, which squeeze 12-inch drilled and slotted
rotors in front of 11-inch drilled and slotted rotors. Exhaust
rolls from the aforementioned TTI headers in to custom, 3-inch
pipes that are complete with an X-shaped crossover, mean Flowmaster
40s and a smooth coat of hi-temp paint. And at the corners of the
chassis, custom Boze Alloys spin two 22...for more information
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