The Stringer II

Specifications of „THE STINGER II“:
1971 Dodge Challenger Nostalgia Funnycar

Engine:

  • 431ci Chrysler HEMI
  • Block: ARIAS AA500 (Ex-Barry Sheavills UK)
  • Heads: Alan Johnson Twinplugs
  • Blower: Mooneyham 8/71 running on 35% Overdrive
  • Injector: Enderle
  • Ignition: Twin MSD magnetos
  • Transmission: 2-speed Lenco with airshifter
  • Clutch: Crowerglide three disc pedal clutch
  • Bellhousing: Browell
  • Fuel: Alcohol

Chassis:

  • built by Jamie Sarte / USA for Tom Hoover around 1978 (Showtime Corvette) who brought it to UK for matchraces in the early eighties.
  • SEMA no. 106
  • Updated to modern safety specs by Paul Stubbings / UK (Timewarp Funnycar) 12/2012
  • Wheelbase: 123,5 inches

Body:

  • 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T built by Bob Rosetty – Funny Farm Fabrications / USA
  • Body modifications by MEXXSPEED, Paint by Tom Toxic / Austria 05/2013

Owner/Builder:

  • Mike „Doc Stinger“ Mugrauer (Doc Stingers Mopargarage) Austria
  • Built from January 2013 until Mai 2013

Special Thanks to:

  • Paul Stubbings and Wendy Baker (Timewarp Funnycar/UK)
  • Ramon van de Weurf (Wild´r at Heart Funnycar/NL)
  • Kirsten van Croonenbergh and Henk Bresijn (NL)
  • Thomas „Tom Toxic“ Nems (A)
  • MEXXSPEED Racing (A)
  • Bob Rosetty (USA)
  • Martyn Hannis (Nuthin Fancy Fuel Altered UK)