Tony Russo’s Dart is kind of plain. Sleeper isn’t really the word. Maybe subdued is. It’s most definitely clean. The attention to detail is great too. It’s just not flashy. Tony likes to make his statement at the track. This car has evolved over the years from a 440 powered bracket car to a nitrous assisted stormer. He is still hard at work making improvements, we wonder what he has in store….
Archive for June, 2009
Tony Russo’s Big Block Dart
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009The Engine:
499 CID = 4.375 bore x 4.150 stroke
9375 box stock dominator
Indy Intake ported by Competition Components
Nitrous system, Edelbrock and Nos components, installed by Tony Russo
Heads 440-1’s ported by Competition Components
Scott Brown roller cam
T & D Rockers
Smith Bros pushrods
Pistons Ross flattops
Rods GRP alum
Crank Callies
Oil pan, home made Tony Russo
Milodon single line, fixed pickup
2″ ProParts headers
4″ Exh, Hooker Aero Max mufflers
The Car:
1973 Dodge Dart
Front suspension – Stock, 318 T bars
Front shocks AFCO
S & W Roll cage
2 X 2 Box frame connectors
S & W ladder bar kit
Rear shocks Strange
Trans Rossler Turbo 400 ATI 10″ blown/fuel converter
S & W 9″ Rear, Strange center and axles 3.70 gears
Race weight with driver 3.550
Currently registered and inspected and street driven in NY
Performance:
Best pass to date has been 8.43 @ 160
60″ 1.24
660 5.30 @ 130
Congrats Jim Monson – NMRA Milan Outlaw 10.5 Runner up!
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Jim posted new bests this past weekend at the NMRA Milan race, including a 7.18 at over 196
Jim’s 400 inch motor sports a variety of custom parts from Competition Components including Billet Aluminum rods, and Ross Pistons. The key to the power comes from a 106 MM turbo from SupernaturalTurbo providing the manifold pressure. We’ll do an upcoming feature on this home built killer soon!
Congrats Jim!