TOP SECRET: The Kyle Petty Charger Gets Prototype StreetGRIP Parts
RideTech, like a lot of companies, keeps quiet about product development until they are ready for sale to the public. But every once in a while, we can’t help but share news of interesting R&D exercises; this Charger and its StreetGRIP suspension is a great example. We recently updated Kyle Petty’s homegrown high school ride for its new owner: TV personality and car guy, Rutledge Wood. Follow along as we give you a peek inside our R&D shop.
The best part is that the car and the R&D shop are the real deal. There are no lab coats or sterilized surfaces. The car is as far from a Ridler contender as they come. This article is about real-world wrench-turning on a dirty car by folks who continue to work after the whistle blows. As NASCAR and Top Gear fans, we tackled this project because we still geek out over racing royalty and hand-hammered sheetmetal. The Kyle Petty Charger is essentially a time-machine. It reminds us of car building before the proliferation of high-tech parts. It was built well before the days of self-tuning EFI and bolt-on chassis swaps. Back in the day, you changed what you could and left the rest alone.
The Charger came to us with handmade fenders and quarter panels that accommodate wide American Racing 200-S wheels. The wheels are really cool looking; back in the day, we referred to them as Daisy spokes. As delivered, the Petty Charger had drum brakes at all four corners and its original 383. Other than a stint on the alignment rack and a few “BEFORE” laps around the test track, RideTech wasted little time removing the suspension in anticipation of building a prototype B-Body Chrysler StreetGRIP Suspension System.
The Kyle Petty Charger just left for its new life with Rutledge Wood. In addition to the prototype StreetGRIP kit, RideTech installed a complete Wilwood four wheel disc brake kit and new steering gear. Forgeline’s ML3C wheels have just the right amount of vintage vibe when used in conjunction with tall Continental tires. Handling, ride quality and braking are light-years ahead of the original configuration.
As for a RideTech Chrysler B-Body StreetGRIP Kit, further development is required. Be patient as RideTech has a long list of R&D projects on deck ahead of this project. If you think RideTech should fast-track the Chrysler B-Body kit, you’ll need to speak up; send a quick email to [email protected]. Tell your Mopar lovin’ friends to send an email, as well. If we get a lot of emails, we might adjust the timetable for developing and producing this kit. Enjoy the pictures and look for Rutledge Wood and the Charger on Hot Rod Power Tour.
NOTE: Do you want RideTech to speed up development of Chrysler B-Body StreetGRIP systems? If so, send a quick email note to [email protected]. If enough enthusiasts reach out, we will consider adjusting our R&D schedule accordingly. We would love to hear from you!
For Mopar Coil-Over and Air Suspension Products, click HERE
For the “BEFORE” article” Kyle Petty’s High School Ride Gets A New Owner, click HERE
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