This 408 small block was destined for a ’68 Barracuda.
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Matt’s ’69 Plymouth GTX
Another 440 rebuild from Billadeau Speed, with Scat rods, J.E. pistons, Comp Cams hydraulic cam, Crane rocker arms, ARP bolts and ported heads. A really strong 440, now mounted in the GTX’s repainted and fully rewired engine bay. Just check the before and after pics below!
Mike’s ’68 Dodge Charger
Mike’s 440 Charger received a full engine rebuild, incorporating mild cam forged pistons. Along with the usual high spec rebuild, the engine bay was rewired, the transmission was rebuilt and it was converted to new disc brakes.
Dave’s own ‘budget’ racer ’69 Plymouth Satellite
Built as a budget alternative to his monster GTX, it featured a really solid shell, a Billadeau 440, auto trans and an 8 3/4 rear end. It ran a best of 13.2@102mph.
Julian’s ’68 Plymouth Road Runner
This 4 speed Road Runner was fitted with a 452 motor, built from a 400 block, featuring INDY EZ heads, hydraulic cam, Diamond pistons and an 850 double pumper. Billadeau Speed refitted the engine & transmission, and also upgraded the fuel system.
Melvyn’s ’68 Plymouth GTX
Melvyn’s 4 speed GTX came to us for a engine rebuild and engine bay tidy up. The first set of photos show how the GTX arrived…
The 440 was built with INDY EZ heads, an 850 Holley, hydraulic cam, six pack rods, steel crank and SRP Pistons. The engine produced 510hp with 530 ft-lbs torque.
The engine bay was painted, the fuel system was upgraded, a new clutch & exhaust were fitted along with a six pack scoop and the wiring was also sorted.
Pete’s ’68 Chevrolet Chevelle
Pete brought the Chevelle to us for bodywork and paint. The car was also fully rewired. For the 2008 season, Pete ran a fresh 582ci motor and returned to us a fuel system upgrade.
For 2012, we painted Pete’s new bonnet and scoop and then Craig Ainge provided some period 70s Pro Stock style signwriting.
Dave Billadeau’s 572ci HEMI
This is the motor that powered Dave’s GTX in 2007. The all aluminium 572ci HEMI produced upwards of 800hp.
A winter rebuild saw the HEMI gain some colour after being powder coated ready for the 2008 season.
Adam’s ’68 Dodge Charger
Having visited previously for a full repaint over two years ago, Adam returned for a full rebuild of the Charger’s 440. With Edelbrock heads and a new fuel system, the car had run a best of 11.8 seconds on the quarter mile.
Martin’s ’68 Dodge Charger
As you can see the 383 of Martin’s Charger came to us a little worn out and in need of some attention.
The engine was fully rebuilt with forged pistons, an M/P cam, a Holley intake and an Edelbrock carb.
