STEVE BOLTON'S PLYMOUTH SCAMP

Steve Bolton's Plymouth Scamp was a new car on the UK scene in 2006. Brought over from the States in 2005, Steve will be campaigning his car in Pro ET during 2007 and we expect great things. Already proving its speed by turning in a series of 9.4's, this car can only get better!

 

PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph

1.35 seconds

0-100 mph

6.0 seconds

1/4 mile ET

9.40 seconds

1/4 mile mph

142

Fuel Consumption

3 gallons per mile

 

SPECIFICATION

Year of Manufacture - 1972.

Model - Plymouth Scamp

 

CHASSIS

Tubular Spaceframe built to Current SPRC & NHRA Spec.

 

BODYSHELL

Original steel throughout shell & floor, tubbed to accommodate Rear slicks, with trans tunnel enlarged for access. Chassis Builder - Drag Race Engineering

 

AXLE

Chrysler 8 ¾" Factory unit 4.88 - 1 Ratio, spool, 31 spline Strange eng shafts, narrowed, braced & strengthened.

 

BRAKE SYSTEM

Aerospace Components front & rear disc brakes fitted with line-lock system for launch

 

WHEELS & TYRES

Weld Magnums front & rear with Hoosier rear slicks & front runners

 

SUSPENSION

Leda Front upright macpherson strut, with travel limiters 400lb Springs, full height & press adjusters. Rears Leda uprights fully adjustable again, 4-link axle Location & preload adjustment based around the IC (Instant Centre) of the Chassis.

 

TRANSMISSION

Based on TH400 3 - Speed Automatic, Pro tree Transbrake, SFI Certified Flexplate & Transmission Shields, RPM activated 3-speed shifter

 

CONVERTOR

JW Performance Transmissions super class 8" convertor

 

ENGINE

540ci Big-Block Chevy, LS6 4-bolt main block, Dart Aluminum 320cc heads, tunnel ram gasoline Barry Grant twin 750 double pump carburettors

 

IGNITION

MSD 7AL with 2-Stage Limiter (launch control & Top End) MSD Pro Coil, Unilite Distributor with Ignitor Magnetic trigger fitted.

 

FUEL SYSTEM

Electric BG400 pump, rear mounted fuel cell (6 gallon)

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Full complement of Gauges: Rev Counter with memory, Oil press, water temp, Fuel press, Electric Water pumps, Fuel etc. Charging Alternator & Twin Batteries in Boot, & Lights for night racing.