Drag Racing Prep: Getting the

We always love a good Drag Race Callout. This one is between Jamie ‪@DeadDodgeGarage‬ Dodge Demon ‪@UncleTonysGarage‬ Slaghammer.
Luckily, since all KZbinrs know each other, Jamie stopped by my place on his way to race Tony.
In this video, we go over his Dodge Demon and give it some race changes to better be prepared for the race. We also go to an abandoned race track and test his car to help cure his previous traction issues.
I think Jamie may be the first one to enroll in the Justmoparjoe Drag Race School! Apologies in advance, we couldn’t film every portion of the day and the adventure!
Check out ‪@DeadDodgeGarage‬ and see his side of the story! Also, come back here for part 2, where I Race Jamie and take him for a ride along in my 68 Plymouth Barracuda bracket car!

[@JonnyMopar]

Good times. I wanna see Joe and Tony race.

[@davidlewis2681]

Joe s Cuda would smoke anything Uncle Tony has in his garage...

[@JonnyMopar]

@@davidlewis2681 Hell yes.

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

Joe would have to give tony at least 3 cars maybe 4 it might be a race then but Joe tony wouldn’t have much of a chance Tony’s car don’t hook like Joes any of them I would say it wouldn’t be to fair in Tony’s case but who knows it’s drag racing anything can happen look at Jamie and tony I thought Jamie would win but he broke who knows

[@davidlewis2681]

Tony has many years of drag racing experience and to me that was the difference in the race with Jaime despite busting a diff and a bigblock helped too..lol ​@@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe

[@robertspence831]

A-body with a 4-speed and a hot small block. Man, you know that's a good time!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Fun times and we didn’t blow it up! Lol

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

@@JustMoparJoe is that anything that broke with 9out the 489 case

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe I think he had a 742 case. Looking forward to seeing the glitter that comes out of that housing

[@airstream65]

Two of my favorite Mopar dudes!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! 🫡

[@cjm5002]

Holy crap, Jamie can shift! That first full run down the 1/8th sounded like an auto. I legit forgot it was a 4 speed car for a minute. As long as he can handle the pressure on his race I figure he's got this in the bag. Good mentoring, brother!

[@JustMoparJoe]

It was a fun time!

[@rboynton8671]

Was great to see you two guys working together on this!

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come!

[@DiecastDreamCustoms]

That's freaking awesome, Joe. Love Jamie to death. Thanks for helping him out. SO cool. I have (what may amount to be) a dumb question... at 13:20, if you watch his leaves directly behind the rear tire... Is that a 'normal' thing? I mean... they moved a LOT...

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Vic. Yes sir, it’s fine for the rear springs to expand like that. Front half does all the work.

[@KrisGreenhill]

Dang! Dale's Demon was hookin' and bookin'! I love it!!!

[@Mopardude]

Its cool to see 2 of my favorite mopar channels collabing.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Part 2 is the fun one!

[@johnmullins2798]

I enjoy Jamie's channel as well. Appreciate ya helping him out. Can't wait to see his reaction to the ride in your car lol.

[@kellismith4329]

U thinkin he left a spot on the seat?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! It was the highlight of the day!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

@@kellismith4329 I might have peed a little

[@mostlymopar]

Two of my favorites together.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! More to come!

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

I agree the two best Mopar channels on you tube to bad Joe didn’t have more time with him to bad Jamie broke other wise I think he would have win at least he’s a head a timing light lol he still did good that’s a long haul for a ice creams cake that he got to drink

[@JimsFastbackGarage]

Good luck, Jamie! Thanks for the video, Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

You bet!

[@48northphotography5]

A couple of my favorite Mopar dudes working together. Thanks guys.

[@JustMoparJoe]

You bet! You’ll love next video!

[@SpeednDemon]

🏁🏁🏁🔥Love to see the community coming together!!!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

2,500 miles from home! Heck of a hike

[@robertwest3093]

Man I love the old school Stewart Warner 270 degree sweep gauges 👌 The Duster/Demon body style is my favorite of all the Mopar family. The combination of this shade of blue, the perfect black interior, and the old school rims make this my favorite Mopar on KZbin 💯

[@SypherF]

so happy to see this car spread in my fav channels! DAMMMMNNNNN that launch

[@JustMoparJoe]

It was a good couple days. Part 2 coming soon!

[@ROBERTBORGESON]

That was fun Joe, love the Demon, Yall are going to have a blast racing UTG, Best Wishes

[@JustMoparJoe]

Can't wait! Thanks brother

[@donaldhalls2189]

Great rig,thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Donald! Same to you !

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome to see you guy's together!👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come! Thanks Mitch!

[@bobgrim9605]

All right ! Great driving on a great setup ! Love it

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Good stuff guys! Good luck in the race!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Joe! Mopars to the front!

[@pauljones2031]

Hooks and books. That's what you want.

[@JustMoparJoe]

You’ll like the next one 😀

[@shanesmith8920]

Go get him Jamie! Good luck! It will be interesting to see if UT breaks something at the track. 🤞🏻

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m looking forward to the results!

[@TonysHotRodGarage]

Good stuff Joe! Looks like you guys had fun and Jamie learned a little something! Mopar to the front! 🏁

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! It was a blast. Let me know if you get this way before nnn 24’

[@cavedave1922]

Two of my favorite Mopar guys, it’s good to see you together👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks for the support!

[@BigBlock402]

That looked like a great time for both of you. Always nice to get some racing tips from a seasoned racer. Great video v

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Steven! A good day!

[@randylear8264]

Boy all my favorites in one place. If Uncle Tony was there it would be a triumvirate. Good luck to all. I will be smiling no matter who wins😀

[@JustMoparJoe]

Jamie was a good sport!

[@stannelson2582]

Good people finding good peoples!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Right down the road!

[@joshjesch6000]

I bet that cars soul was happy about all of this. Having fun and going fast.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Seeing a track again👍🏼

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Yeah I do follow Jamie's channel and hope he does well...good content on sorting out the A-body for track...thanks Joe 🔧🔧👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks 👍

[@lautburns4829]

Well, Jamie is learning but remember Tony is a “Sandbagger” in more ways than one. If he says he can’t cut a light, he’s telling you he can and will. We all did this in our street racing days. When Big Willie was around there was big bucks on the table so we were careful to control as many variables as we could. (Just ask Rick Ehrenberg, he never lost a race)

[@JustMoparJoe]

Keep an ear and eye out! Videos are flying up all over 👍🏼

[@darlenedarrow7958]

Jamie.. " let him eat cake" !

[@chargerman426]

LOL for shadowed the rear end grenading at the event. "this should be fine" boom pops on the 3rd pass.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea I was just thinking about that. That clutch dump is hard on things

[@chargerman426]

@@JustMoparJoe yep it’s why I don’t mess with sticks when drag racing lol

[@peacemaker6156]

You done flung a craving on me to unhook the tailpipes from the headers on my 318. Lol this is fun.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Absolutely!

[@stephenwest798]

Sounds healthy, good luck with your run against UT.

[@anthonynapier4668]

Good looking little Demon 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

This brings back memories of my Duster.. I believe he has what it takes to beat the ole Slaghammer..

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. I bet it’ll be a good race!

[@2HacksGarage]

Gotta love an old school A body mopar!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea buddy! We had a big time

[@slantfish65sd]

Hey Joe, as usual, great video and I enjoy watching Jamie's channel too and it's always fun to go to the drag strip. Like I've always said a bad day's Direction's better than a good day at work even if you are racing Uncle Tony

[@JustMoparJoe]

I think we have it honed in. Thanks brother

[@TsGoodTimesGarage]

The JMJ School of Drag Racing! I believe you may have turned Jamie into a contender!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Very possible! Part 2 is the fun one 😂

[@dh2360]

Mopar! Enjoy the videos.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks 👍

[@rickseeman5679]

Good weight transfer. Good rise. Nice car.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Mopar to the front!

[@derekdaniels2004]

Jamie, let that LA sing to 6k rpm or more. Will help to get you in torque curve w/next gear. Cool collaboration!

[@edsmachine93]

Nice Collaboration Joe and Jamie. Jamie sure has a Beautiful Dodge Demon. I like his ramp truck too.👍 Good luck Racing Tony.👍 Thanks for sharing. You'll have a great day.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Ed! A fun Mopar collaboration!

[@fastinradfordable]

“Here launch on this prepped race track with these brand new slicks at 12psi… IT WONT HURT ANYTHING” -mopar Joe 😂

[@JustMoparJoe]

😂 I like to party!

[@beljames1563]

Good to see the demon getting exercised! Or was that exorcised I guess race day will tell. Good to see you two corroborating on this project. Enjoying it.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother!

[@davestark2015]

You have a new subscriber. Cheers from British Columbia Canada

[@JustMoparJoe]

Awesome! Welcome aboard!

[@steveburlingame1935]

That was some fun after this is done would love to cu race tony

[@JustMoparJoe]

You’ll like part 2 of this one 🫡

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

Nice demon it goes good I was surprised it lived the tire I guess it was pretty sticky but a strong motor good video

[@JustMoparJoe]

Right on!

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Well this is interesting 😊. Wouldn't it be great 😃 if Joe, Tony and Jamie put their heads together and made a KZbin Show together! Cool 😎 video guys. As far as that 8 3/4 742 is conserned it'll survive. I was doing neutral slams and backing up at 30 mph and dropping it in drive with the pedal to the floor 😅 with a 440 727. Talk about roasting the tires 😂

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! I know their race video will be out soon. Mine and Jamie’s race is almost ready to publish!

[@Coronetguy]

Dang, watching this after the race not knowing what happened. Went wait to see the results.

[@JustMoparJoe]

No race results here! Jamie and Tony know those

[@garageforcerestos]

good stuff guys, good luck Jamie!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Fun times!

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

Dan%! I can't wait to see that race!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Fun times!

[@Greg383BB]

Man, this is awesome seeing two of my favorite Mopar KZbinrs on the same episode.

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come! Thanks for the support!

[@Grandadsjunk]

Nice job Joe your drag racing experience will help Jamie heaps that demon launched beautifully out of control you guys live close to each other

[@JustMoparJoe]

Hope so!

[@terryboothe2309]

Great video . Can’t believe you’re gonna make us wait on the race !

[@JustMoparJoe]

Sorry buddy!

[@bradsrestorations1085]

That's a lot of progress in a very short time! Good times. Great memories. Wheels up!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Buddy!

[@jesseduke694]

Good stuff right there!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come!

[@tonyb3864]

Awesome. But those U joints had a workout. I hope they hold up for the race.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea sir. Stay tuned👍🏼

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

Thanks Joe for being on the demon side. Don't know much about Uncle Tony's s car, looking forward to the Blue Devil- Demon for all the Wins. Yaah!

[@JustMoparJoe]

You bet!

[@davidlewis2681]

This was awesome vid!!! Thanks Joe for helping out Jamie...!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

You bet! Next video is my favorite!

[@richjordan9375]

Thanks for this thoroughly fun video. Its great to see two of the best Mopar folks together working towards another two of the best Mopar people racing! Looking forward to all the upcoming! And it was impressive watching the Demon hook up time after time. BTW had always heard a 742 center section was the best UNLESS you used a solid spacer instead of the crush sleeve in a 489, in which case the 489 squeaked by into first place for strength.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned! You may be on to something!

[@richjordan9375]

Apparently you were onto something considering what happened in the race!

[@Captaincurtsgarage]

So cool helping Jamie out Mopar joe. I wish I lived near you you seem like a cool guy to hang out with.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea buddy! We had a good time! Next video will be a good one

[@BigBadJones]

I'd love to have a car that launched like that. My cars are all slow cruisers right now.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Brother Jones

[@tims72demon]

I love those Demons !!! 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

A bodies for the win

[@robertmiller1916]

My two favorite channels! Keep the videos coming!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks! Will do!

[@johnagreen883]

Haven't read all the comments, apologies if this was mentioned. Maybe more initial timing? What gears has the Demon got? It's falling on it's face off the line. It has a whole bunch of cam, so it would probably like at least 16 degrees to start. Really enjoy both your channels. Only recently found Jamie's. Oh, and let him know a Mopar guy from Silverdale, about an hour plus north of him, is rooting for the local guy! Thanks so much!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks John! I agree for more initial. He has 4.10’s. I sent some lighter springs with him as well. Wait on the race video!

[@robidsgarage]

Love it. That 360 sounds like it's got a big ole cam in it.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I think it’s a the thump’r

[@NSBCustomCars]

Good stuff my man!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Fun times brother!

[@MikesMoparShop-bm2tc]

You guys are AWESOME!!! You got this Jamie 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Mike!

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Way to go on dropping weight on the wheels. Snubber really helped. Did you ever do a video on the Ramcharger taking her out for a spin?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Almost Mike!

[@kellismith4329]

This is great!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Fun times!

[@marvindejaynes9981]

As long as you're having fun getting it dialed in. No pressure but YOU have LA versus big block dominance at stake! YOU MUST raise your launch RPM! On a comparable track with that amount of BOG Uncle Tony will completely smoke you! That 360 had better be singing on launch! Effective torque at launch with the LA beats a lot of monster big blocks.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m a believer in both, but it’s definitely in the combination. Thanks brother

[@Skid1977brent]

Epic. Thanks for the entertainment fellas

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks for the support!

[@ninjapumkin]

Great collab 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks so much! Next one will be exciting!

[@dadalebreton184]

He needs to tee off at max camshaft torque specs + 200Rpm. The 200 is just over to help with the take off dwell bog. I would tee off at 4200, then lower gradually, according to your 3500 rpm suggestion. Yes it leaves good, but bogs just a little. Unfortunetaly, I think that this video is a prelude to trick Team UTG in Jamee not knowing who to when he's "the man who does it" on his channel. A big mind game, nicely done. His Bill Jenkin powershifting knowledge reflects absolutely something else on the track. About the Burnout, that engine torque dont need that much RPM. He's gonna break the yok or the hole rear end. These tires hook a LOT! Hahaha Isn't there a lock line on it?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Line lock and two step in place. You may be on to something!

[@dadalebreton184]

So it's Team "JustDeadMoparJoeGarage" against Team UTG. GO MOPAR!

[@JustMoparJoe]

The Mopar wins!

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

Lunch Break!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

For the win

[@stephenscott5817]

I love old school muscle!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Right on!!

[@metal2951]

This was really cool

[@JustMoparJoe]

Fun times!

[@davidlewis2681]

2 great Dudes...💪🌝

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@randyman828]

Fun fun....

[@318willrun]

UTG vs DDG .... I predict a MOPAR will win this race!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

That’s a fact! Thanks Tim!

[@DusterCI]

Enjoyed the video great work, Skooby-Doo, Shaggy and Freddy, now go beat that Old Uncle Tony.

[@JustMoparJoe]

😂 thank you!

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

Also I was surprised the weight saving on the rims and tires

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Jeff! I knew it had to be huge

[@JeffLeblanc-xb7qe]

I wonder what happened to the rear end wen he broke like you say the rear end he needs a good suregrip in that thing or the case or whatever you call it he’s got a 742 as opposed to a 489 and I right I’m getting old and forget sizes best Mopar channel on you tube your very thorough in what you do clean is the secret you do everything right you are not half assed like some builders like wen you installed the headers you bubble wrapped them but that’s the way to do it then your motor always looked good and clean Jamie needs to sit on a hill and practice with his clutch work that’s how I learned how to drive a four gear road runner wen I was a kid well 19 or so I practiced back and forth how to ride clutch on hill that’s how I learned to drive a four gear on a back let it roll back and give it gas it’s hard to explain but it worked great channel and good for you on helping him at track but as we all know all tracks are different keep on keeping on

[@Roosters_Restos]

I should here how he did in about a hour when he heads north to me. I talked to jamie yesterday so heard about all the fun. He mentioned the cuda ride and said he dont want to go that fast. I reminded him of my funny car days and he said NOPE😅 also what the 440 for the truck is goung to run that i am going to let him run later this summer. Not sure under 6sec is in his future 😅none the less a guy needs to do it once in life for fun. As for the demon i would shove 430 gears in it for the 8th mile and shocks that limit body travel. But for what that car is its just fine the way it is. Glad ya took him to school. It was a good day. Any day at the track is a good day and fun. Each run ya learn. Glad you guys had fun. Party aint over it starts here tomorrow though sunday.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Take care, 🐔 Rooster

[@dantupper1784]

Science for the The Win!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Blinded by science! 😂

[@davestark2015]

I enjoyed that

[@JustMoparJoe]

Part 2 is a hoot!

[@jeffdavis5704]

Jamie got a big learning curve in. He is ready for uncle tony, lol.

[@JustMoparJoe]

An ounce of prevention for sure

[@jamesmendyk8546]

What?! No burritos or corn dogs? Oh yea it’s not a dead Dodge video. 😁 Jamie, From the vids I’ve seen of Tony’s I think you have an ice cream cake in your future.

[@williambryson2190]

I also wish to attend the JustMoparJoe school of drag racing…

[@JustMoparJoe]

Maybe I need open classes 🤔

[@pacman3908]

Sweet demon for sure

[@JustMoparJoe]

90% original paint!

[@Blu_Grit_Garage]

Did anyone notice that the bolt was broken off closest to the tire on the front driver's side additional leaf spring clamp at the 2:16 second time mark of the video? BTW nice subframe connectors.

[@JustMoparJoe]

The camera doesn’t lie! You were the second one to mention that 😂

[@79asspin]

👍👍👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Jaybo

[@idaholineman5788]

Hell yea let er buck!!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Nice coaching on the strip

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@braswilliams6301]

Dodges don't die, they just fly...

[@JustMoparJoe]

Niceeee

[@stannelson2582]

Nobody’s show you tube channel. Salvage yard channel. Found a 68 dart shell for sale in Kansas. Could be a nice project for a mopar people. lol.

[@barryrussell4106]

Sweet I did not know Joe was in Arkansas.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes sir

[@BigfootsnMopars]

It’s always good to start learning to drag race in an A body… then work your way up to fast cars like B bodies 🦶🏾…. Jamie was in good hands, go team DDG. Slag Hammer was slow when I saw it.

[@JustMoparJoe]

We will find you an A body someday 🤙

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Next time get in and show him how to do a burn out. He does have a nice shift rhythm though.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother