AMERICAN IRON VS E49 AUSSIE CHARGER - Historic Racing in 2021.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

See Part Two of the 2021 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport features here. A 450HP E49 Valiant Charger - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6C7mqRuqaaWm8k

[@benwinter2420]

Worthless dog

[@barsixful]

I had a 72 charger when I was 18 ( 1982) extractors, cam, Holley. Dam fast and huge issue with TRACTION! They all cracked the chassis rail under steering box I remember . Had lots of cars back in the 80's..... that was the final decade for having fun really.

[@davidnewton3485]

The ole 265 still gives them a good challenge with no after market parts available compared to the rest:)

[@jimmanihera7760]

And only six cylinder love the old valiants

[@jaimusicxx]

Wow great video thanks, goes to show just how strong the E49 6 cylinder hemis were...!

[@bernzie001]

Go the hemi! 💪🏻

[@amisoftau2659]

Yeah. Takes me back. My first car a year after finishing school, was a 318cu V8 Charger, metallic bronze. Beautiful machine. I learned to drive in that car. It GAVE me my taste for speed - and I still have that. At the time the local road patrols on the Sydney north shore was the Charger - white with the larger V8, driven by young rev head cops. CB radios were still illegal and we were out playing all night at all the high points of the city, wonderful views of the Sydney sky lines. 4am and the midnight cowboy. Disco was just being noticed. Stayin Alive. Luckily I did Lol. Great memories.

[@RobertDart-z3b]

​@@amisoftau2659❤

[@gragrn]

Thanks Glenn that just made my day, and a big thank you to Joe for letting us civilians come along for the ride. Cheers!

[@Kingmick58]

The sound it makes when he powers on then backs off. Beautiful both ways. Love it.

[@every1665]

About 15 years ago, I met a guy doing smoke detector checks at Sir Charles Gairdiner Hospital here in Perth who had worked for Chrysler Australia as a car stylist in the late 60's. He claimed (no way of knowing for sure) that he was the guy who designed the Charger 'running writing' badge on the Charger. Immediately 'Wayne's World' style, I started bowing in worshipful respect to him explaining that I owned a VH Charger once and loved that Charger badge look. A rather light rear end, they could be a bit scary on a tight bend at speed, but they were a fabulous ride on country roads and those Hemi's were remarkably economical once you fitted Webbers yet still had heaps of power at higher revs. A 'spunky chick' once asked me if it was a Ferrari. Tempted to say yes, I confessed it was an "Australian Ferrari". Her boyfriend then appeared and leered at me. He was huge.

[@musclecarczarig4003]

That was awesome, thanks for sharing! I loved watching the Mustang and especially the Charger duel it out, but props to that Mazda that checked on both of them! Cheers from the states!

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned as we have a feature including onboard coming up on that little rotary rocketship. :-)

[@greyscott5734]

It was something to watch that little thing just bugger off once it got around the other stang. Gotta love the variety in category. Hoping to make the Albany Classic as a spectator again this year. My favourite event bar none to in person watch.

[@rodneyolsen1888]

We need that V8 Charger of Greg Crick back racing, that was one awesome machine.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Yes, that's a TCM car, be pretty cool.

[@rodneyolsen1888]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines Love your shows mate, watch each of them straight away whenever you put something new out.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

@@rodneyolsen1888 , thanks mate! Glad you're enjoying them and I truly appreciate your support.

[@306champion]

Henry chasing a rotary,,, and then "Hey Charger" (remember the TV adds). No favouritism here though, I love em all. The old 69 Stang will never be old because it will never date.

[@BL-mf5dn]

Love the E49 Chargers.

[@FAB7362]

I stopped watching motorsports events many years ago because of the way advertising had totally overun the sport. I thoroughly enjoyed this video . You can differentiate the cars at speed. The mobile sticker plastered rubbish they call race cars today are boring to watch unless involved in an accident and that's not my idea of sport. How is it even possible to tell the difference, at speed, between a 4 door Commodore and a 2 door Mustang because of the way they are wrapped? I prefer to watch skilled drivers in beautifully prepared cars .

[@jamespavier1624]

That V8 sound will never get old.

[@lukebrennan5780]

Would one LOVE to have those two cars in your driveway! Two dream cars in one event. THANK YOU!

[@OFAXZILO]

Great ride around The Island, Glenn; brings back vivid memories of a past well spent. Thanx! (Frank)

[@louiskats5116]

Go the R/T Hemi. I believe the E49 Charger is the only Mopar worldwide to have more horsepower than cubic inch. 265 Hemi, 6 Barrel Webber Carbies = 305 hp.

[@79tazman]

Chrysler was the first to have more than one HP per CI back in 1956 with the 356 Chrysler Hemi in the 300B it was rated at 355 HP

[@louiskats5116]

@@79tazman That really is 1 HP per cubic inch. Same as the 426 Hemi rated at 425 hp. 1 hp per cubic inch. Chevy 327 cubic inch L79. 327 cubic inch = 350 hp. Chevy L 71 427 cubic inch = 435 hp.

[@lasseeloranta439]

E38 also had more horses than cubes

[@louiskats5116]

@@lasseeloranta439 Damn you are so right Lasse. You see the E 49 gets all the glory & everyone forgets about the E 38. Good call. Not sure about the E 37 & the E 48 what there horsepower rating was. Cheers Louis 👍

[@chrishanslow4378]

They actually had 302bhp, but who's counting........ apparently, that would be me 🤣🤣

[@Jeremy-kf2zs]

This is awesome. Love seeing these beauties rip it up. Great channel!

[@spinnymathingy3149]

9:20 just love the little rotor pulling away from the big boys

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

@Spinny Mathingy, have you seen this feature on the Mazda? It’s an awesome little car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXjUe4Fohbube80

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines thanks for that, a great video

[@PETERNESS]

how down to earth is that Joe Fella,seems like a bloke whos busted hes back for 7 days and now its hes time to live the dream,good stuff Joe

[@bapcorp8303]

Keep them coming Glenn 👍

[@crunchytheclown9694]

Hi Glenn a front end spec on that e49 with video would be interesting, well balanced car, driven well.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Next episode will include a more in-depth feature on that car with the owner but I think you'll find most of these racers will be reluctant to give away exact specs and therefore give their hard earned secrets away to competitors. He's a very good driver. My Dad actually raced against him in the early 80s and he was fast back then.

[@crunchytheclown9694]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines anyone who can get a chrysler to turn well deserves a result

[@fatroll1]

Was fortunate enough to get a ride in that charger around Winton raceway about 15 years ago with Rob, helps that he's my uncle, was an awesome experience and got to appreciate his skills behind the wheel. Watched him a couple of times at Calder Park Thunderdome when he competed in AUSCAR as well.

[@andyc5612]

The pony was going to monster the E49 under the bridge. But it had to be set up back at turn 10. I love racing at the island, it’s fast and lot more technical than people think. Congratulations on a beautiful car collection, it’s great see them driven and enjoyed at a track.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Agreed! I remember when I first raced at the Island, and couldn’t believe how much corner speed you needed in those big fast sweeping bends to be on the pace. One of the best tracks in the world! We’re very lucky.

[@b577960]

Awesome Glen, older punters like myself really relate to this seat of the pants driving, and where cars are easily identified thus stating which camp you were in at the time. As I get older I appreciate all of them now but in the day I was a Mopar lad. The E49 just looked different and was a really strong contender in Australia (ie not bad for a 6 cylinder). I think in NZ it won the championship if not once (could have been more). BTW your Mustang is truly stunning- Well done on a great drive too.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Glad you enjoyed it John, that's music to my ears. :-)

[@b577960]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines - I know its probably not in the Nc class, but if you ever get the chance to do the same type of video i would love you to do one on my favourite all time race car- the JPS BMW 635csi. Either Group A or Group C. It was an evil looking glamour machine- an oh that sound- what a machine it was- thanks again

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

@@b577960 , you won't believe it, I was only talking to the owner of the black JPS Group C car last week. Remember the roof cam on Jim Richard's car at Bathurst all those years ago? What a snarling beast of a six that was. :-)

[@mrtailwind864]

Now that’s a video. Thoroughly enjoy listening and watching.. That RT charger was 👌🏼

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Our next episode is a full feature on that Charger. :-)

[@mrtailwind864]

Glenn Everitt - Master of Machines awesome I’ll be waiting 🙌🏼

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

@@mrtailwind864 , it’s been posted on our channel! Check it out! 👍

[@mrtailwind864]

Glenn Everitt - Master of Machines watching it right now💪🏼

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Owned several fast Chargers to long a story but MOPAR to the front . Old school MOPAR for life 👍🏻🇦🇺 .

[@davidcroft9320]

great work, Glenn - the opening scene - - WOW

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Thanks David, much appreciated and great to have you here.

[@aussiefirestorm]

The 'stang looked pretty stable and dialed in compared to those around it. good film thanks Glenn.

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

I thought the same, it appears to be set up very neutral with a tiny bit of understeer dialled in. Nice and safe.

[@kiwiborn468]

Excellent content

[@knight2425]

Hey Charger ✌️

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent. It's great to be amongst the real stuff. Money honey ))

[@h8evil685]

Old School Muscle, Theyre all Timeless Beauties.

[@MrGutfeeling]

Oh man that Corvette looks nice.

[@cyclonecj4285]

Well done again Glenn

[@scotthouchen1916]

6 pots vs 8... and quite a displacement deficit, and yet ...HEY CHARGER!!! Hell yeah! Damn good automotive mechanism right there!!! And for myself i have to say it's not about most powerful, or fastest, But what stirs your goolie strings!

[@davidb0126a]

2:03 Noice!! Nothing better than a 69 Mustang!

[@gregorybathurst4326]

Go Joe " up the front "🏁

[@christopherkroussoratsky2014]

The VH Charger was available from the factory with a 340ci V8. That alone should make it eligible to race. So what if none did back in 1972. The VH Charger used the same Chrysler A body platform as in the USA, and they were available with engines ranging in size from 225ci slant six, 4 different capacity small block V8s to a 383B V8 and a 440 RB V8 across both the Dodge and Plymouth divisions. This was also the case with Camaros and Mustangs that are currently campaigned in Group Nc, and they are mostly pre-1970. How would Camaro and Mustang drivers feel if they were restricted to just the base model 6 cylinder that the cars came with. The chassis that they are based on came with a variety of engines in different capacities, from 6cylinder to small and big block V8s. If they were restricted to just one 6 cylinder engine as Chargers are, they wouldnt be even remotely competitive! The eligibility criteria needs to be reviewed for Group Nc. If a paricular chassis or platform was available with various displacement engines irrespective of the country of manufacture, then it should be allowed to compete. I dont recall LHD or RHD Camaros or Mustangs or Corvettes being built or assembled in CKD form in Australia?

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

To closely replicate our Motorsport history, Group Nc is based around what was raced here in Aus up to Dec 1972 in either series production (XU1, GT Falcons, Chargers, etc) or Improved Touring Cars - ie: Bob Jane Camaro, Moffats Mustang, and so on. Sadly the E55 Charger (340) was never raced in any of these categories, deeming it ineligible unfortunately. So effectively the eligibility is based around what was raced here and not what was available for sale here during that period. There’s no bigger fan than I when it comes to the E55 and what it was truly intended to be before the Super Car scare crushed our dreams, and created the automatic trans backed watered down variant that it became.

[@christopherkroussoratsky2014]

@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines Thanks Glenn for your reply, greatly appreciated. I ran a VH Charger equipped with a 340 six pack engine 4 speed A833 gearbox and a 3.5 to 1 LSD 9" Diff in street trim. I certainly know what the potential could have been. Keep up the good work!

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

@@christopherkroussoratsky2014 , my pleasure. Your VH would have been a weapon! Interestingly, when doing a story for this channel on a 70 AAR Cuda, the engine prefix on the plate for its 6 Pack 340 was E55! The 340 was a killer engine, with all sorts of goodies internally. If only our E55 charger was to become the real beast it was intended to be, instead of being hobbled. It would have been a real contender.

[@christopherkroussoratsky2014]

Hi Glen, yes the engine option codes for the V8s that were optional here in Chrysler products corresponded directly with those in the US, so it's no surprise that E55 was the engine code for the 340 in all its iterations across the Plymouth/Dodge range. My VH Charger looked exectly like a large tank optioned E49, certainly raised a few eyebrows when i popped the hood. From what i recall, back in the day Phil Brock campaigned a 340 Charger in Autocross events, could this have been a CAMS sanctioned series? I havent been able to find out anymore. Thanks again, regards, Chris.@@GlennEverittMasterofMachines

[@jefferylayfield5788]

Live long MOPAR!

[@londonman8688]

can the gear box throw be shortened ?

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Most of the Toploader guys seem to run a long shift, maybe the selectors are a bit balky and need the longer leverage for a positive shift. I've often wondered the same.

[@JoshPhoenix11]

I guess you would shorten the gearstick at the top and lengthen it at the bottom. Cut probly about an inch or so off from the stick, and of you didn't want to cut a new thread on the end for the gear knob you could just cut the stick and cut a section out, then weld the thread end back on. Then you would cut the stick below its pivot point and then take that inch long section cut from the top and weld it in. Extending he length of the stick from its pivot point to the selector linkage end. I think that should shorten the throw of the stick at the top while increasing the throw at the bottom making the gears select closer or 'tighter'

[@glen.d6435]

New title.. Can American muscle catch a Mazda R100 ?

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

It's an RX2 and stay tuned because in the next couple of episodes we feature that little rocketship. :-)

[@jkmsaturn]

That RX2 has a fearsome power-to-weight ratio . . . unfortunately, it can pirouette right off the dance floor! Good driver that had his hands full.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

That’s my highlight

[@tonyhacker67]

thanks for the video glenn , greetings from mexico , please could you upload more videos about the ford falcon , our show us the ford falcon of the mad max movie :) , see you MATE

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Hello there and welcome! Try this one. :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6TKg2Ckp6p2rtk

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

And here's another one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYDNhneJrt1nmrc

[@elltie]

intense

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jribeye1818]

620hp v8 vs a six cylinder charger..... Full bragging rights bro....

[@warmgunwarmgun3025]

The Dux Guts

[@dawnlee1947]

👍❤️

[@vanpenguin22]

Yeah the 69 Mustang is cool and all but MY GOD!!! that little RX3 smoked everybody. Just think, There's an FD RX-7 out there sporting a SIX rotor. Hell The 767 and 787 B ore only four rotor.

[@crunchytheclown9694]

Good to see the old girls stretch their legs, even with all that botox lol

[@davidb0126a]

3:51 Anyone see a young Sean Connery? 😀

[@rebbulldesertduke]

HAHAHAHA.... GO THE CHARGER! BODY ROLL AND ALL

[@Nissan350z33]

Thanks Glenn... Great stuff mate.. I met you at Adelaide International Raceway a couple of years ago.. Instagram: @drag_racing_photography

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Put all the other cars down to the 302 hp of a E49 and we see how they go. Not real good . 🤔

[@rosskelly8268]

The rules are BS. The Mazda Capella RE2/RX2 was NOT a car that would race away from a hot 351 Mustang "back in the day" It is clearly using engine mods that were developed in the 1980s for the RX7s. Having the Capella sitting in 2nd or 3rd up against classic muscle cars is close to cheating, and IMO not in the spirit of historic racing. I don't know how that guy looks the other drivers in the eye.

[@OldCaravans]

6 Cylinder Aussie Hemi blows off American V8. hahahahahahahahahahaha.

[@judechopper]

go mazda v8s suck

[@judechopper]

heavy old dinosaurs that dont handle well, they came out from factory under powered and still are not that good.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Booooring.

[@gnoski100]

Chrysler's handle like a pig..yet manage to stay ahead of ford!?!

[@GlennEverittMasterofMachines]

Not this Chrysler, it handles very well. The suspension platform is fine, but most were set up very soft from factory.

[@petergiourelas3753]

Charger best handling car of the era?

[@dascooter8287]

That Mustang is a real weapon. Dang shame about the driver. 🫣lol.