Tom Cannon
Tom purchased his Challenger from Bill Worley about 10 years ago. When he was a teenager, Tom liked to hang out in Bill's garage learning about Mopars. Tom tells us it was Bill and his T/A that paved the way for him to indulge in the F.A.S.T. class of racing. Tom's F.A.S.T. Challenger (416 ci) is quick, going 11.57 at 123. That makes his T/A the baddest small-block car in that class. He doesn't consider his car a race car or a single purpose machine. Taking the T/A out on cruise night or down to the ice cream stand is always a pleasure.
Strip Specs
Owner: Tom Cannon
Year/Model: '70 T/A Challenger
Race weight: 3,490
Curb weight: 3,290
Compression ratio: 13:1
Heads: X, No. 915 casting, ported, 2.02/1.60 valves
Intake: Factory Six Pack
Carbs/Jets: 350, 500, 350 cfm, 72 front, 64 center, 72 rear
Camshaft: Comp solid roller, .550 lift, 244 duration at .050
Ignition: MP Electronic, timing 36 degrees at 3,000
Exhaust: Manifolds with 2 1⁄2-inch X-pipe, Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers
Trans: Aluminum case A-833, four-speed
Clutch: Advanced Clutches adj. multi-disc
Shifter: Hurst pistol grip w/positive stops
Rear: 8 3⁄4, 4.10 gears
Brakes F/R: Factory disc/drum
Wheels F/R: Factory 15x7 steelies
Tires F/R: F60 40 psi, G60 35 psi
Shocks F/R: 90/10s, adj. QA1
Chassis/Suspension mods: Adj. pinion snubber
Safety mods: Driveshaft loop
Interior mods: Stock
Paint: Hemi Orange
Best e.t. prior to event: 11.57 at 123
| Strip Tuning Log--T/A Challenger |
Run/Tuning | Launch RPM | Shift RPM | 60ft. | E.T. @ MPH |
| 1. Slipped clutch, | 2,000 | 6,000 | 2.20 | 13.35 @ 108.89 |
| 2. Same, less bog | 2,500 | 6,000 | 2.11 | 12.89 @ 108.76 |
| 3. Dumped clutch (spun) | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2.19 | 12.93 @ 110.29 |
| 4. Slipped clutch | 2,500 | 6,000 | 2.03 | 12.70 @ 108.74 |
| 5. Dumped clutch (spun) | 3,500 | 6,000 | 2.21 | 12.77 @ 111.13 |
| 6. Slipped clutch | 3,500 | 6,000 | 1.87 | 12.44 @ 110.51 |