1971 Chrysler Charger VH from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Distributor gear blew at high revs when I was burning rubber.

The diff blew also due to excessive burnouts.

The motor I have installed is not a standard 265 Hemi.

This explains why the motor still runs, but the blown factory components had to be changed.

Very comfortable seats.

The police once pulled me over, not for an offence or an unroadworthy, but simply wanted to enjoy the sight of my car up close.

Believe it or not, they then actually told me to 'give it a bit of stick' when I take-off.

Ford's 351 may be a quick motor even when worked on, but I wouldn't under estimate the power of a worked 265.

Back in the 70's there was a Repco Charger made for the race tracks. This car had a fuel injected 5 litre V8, which produced 500hp (370kw), and a 5 speed gear box, we're talking the year 1973 people. I have never heard of this car until it appeared in Australian Muscle Car magazine October 2002. Check it out if you don't believe me.

The Charger is a sports car, short wheelbase, wide track dimensions, built in spoiler, 2 door coupe, and light weight.

What's the Falcon? It's a family car with plastic bits bolted on, so it must be a sports car. If Ford can build the motor, they sure should have built the car to go with it.

I have also recently found out that Ford calculates kilowatts differently to Holden. Can't exactly remember which magazine I was reading it in, either Motor or Wheels magazine, it had the current model GT and R8 on the cover (I was reading it at news agency, hey who doesn't), but my point is Ford has 10kw less than what they say the car has got. So the new GT has not got 290kw if you had to measure it the way Holden does, it would only have 280kw.

Just a little bit of information.

I'm a Chrysler man all the way, oh by the way when I see a nice muscle car drive past I notice no one does anything, but look at it. If you are in a Charger you always, and I mean ALWAYS, get the 2 finger (peace) salute.

I have owned 2 chargers and 3 Valiants. My last one was a VH XL 265 auto. The motor was reconditioned, with extractors, electronic ignition, holley 4 barrel and alloy manifold. Yes they are Nostalgic, but they are what they are, old, heavy low tech fuel guzzlers. I lost count of the money I poured into my charger just top keep it on the road. Lets face it they are 30 year old cars and everything is worn out. Cars back then were only designed to last 10 years max. To tell you the truth the 265 didn't even really have much power for such a large 6. A commodore V6 would blow it away. I'm glad to see the last of my Chryslers.

What car have you got now? The time spent with a VH charger in England, U.K. was quite an experience. It had enough performance, even though it was "only" a 318 cu in v8 auto. {5.2 litres} the car even fitted in the domestic garage at home. No electronic anything on these cars, basic equipment, Remembering that thease are now over 30 years old. They are run now mostly as hobby cars. Retro engineering abounds in most areas of classic cars,to improve them. Enjoy them for what they are, mopar missiles, with the styling to match. magic.

Yes as a Form man through and through, I agree the Charger

was a standout car in its own right, I had the pleasure of driving my cousins E49 Charger many times when he had lost his license, but please don't bag the Falcon GT, as politics and limitations had prevented Ford bringing out a purpose built car, yes the GT was a basically a Fairmont with add on

bits, but because it was different to the Charger and Monaro, being a four door (and people did originally laugh at the idea of a 4 door supercar) it has created a firm stand in the history of Australian Supercars and along with the E37 38 and E49 as being a Ledgendary Car.

I own a 1977 CL Charger 770 powered by a 318 V8 with auto transmission. I bought it 8 plus years ago with 103,000 kms on the clock. It now has only 132,450 kms on it. I am the second owner. It is a great car and a treat to drive. It is my toy. Let's see the Japanese make a better one of these.

Sorry to disapoint those who think that the old Hemi is not that powerful. Dynoed my old E49 spec engine in my VH sedan and guess what, 235kw at the rear wheels- good for low 13's. Too bad, hey. Sorry to burst your bubble. The Commodore/ Buick V6 doesn't have the design to make that sort of power reliably and unassisted. Of course you could modify that motor so it became a right screamer, but odds are that it will go pop. The engine block can handle only so much stress without bracing.

A friend of mine had a turbo charged EFI 4.3L hemi, and it was a scary machine to ride in. I don't recall the stats of this car, 1/4 mile times or HP, but they were somewhat surprising.

Note: Please research things before making your opinion known and bagging a very respected engine.