Big Bad Orange 1970 Javelin The "Crush" Recipient of the AMO 2009 "Mark Donohue Trophy" Featured in March 2010 Muscle Car Review magazine
The Crush and the "Silver Bullet" are examples of what can be done with upgrades to more modern technology without ruining the vintage looks of the car. The inspiration for the car is the SCCA Trans American Road Race series
Drivetrain American Motors 401 cid, .040 overbore Forged pistons, 10:1 Internally balanced forged steel crankshaft & forged rods McLeod zero balanced 14 lb aluminum flywheel Internal oil modifications BHJ zero balanced SFI certified harmonic balancer Avaiad 8 qt road race oil pan CompCams 280H camshaft & roller rockers Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads Edelbrock AirGap aluminum manifold Indy Racing billet Razor oil pump/timing cover w/ external oil filter MSD Pro Billet distributor & MSD Digital 6 Plus ignition control Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch/ pressure plate Edelbrock Performer 750 cfm carburetor Custom 3" exhaust to Flowmaster mufflers - 2.5 from mufflers back Hedman headers High torque mini-starter Borg-Warner T-10 4 speed trans 3.31:1 rear gear ratio, limited slip axle Moser forged steel one-piece axles Factory Hurst Competition Plus shifter Poly solid motor mounts BeCool Aluminum Radiator and dual Spall electric fans PowerMaster 150 amp single wire alternator Bulltear Aluminum Billet 20% underdrive accessory pulleys Electric fuel pump w/ regulator Optima Yellow Top installed in trunk AGR 12:1 billet Steering gearbox Billet aluminum power steering pump Polished Stainless radiator hoses
Suspension coil-over front suspension Roadrace valved rear shocks 1 1/8" front sway bar, 3/4" rear sway bar Caltrac Bars Front Wilwood 12.5" rotor, Wilwood aluminum 4 piston calipers Wilwood Master cylinder Rear disc brake conversion Poly bushings through entire suspension Vintage Wheelworks repro "Minilite" 16" wheels P24550ZR16 Dayton tires Custom polished stainless strut tower brace
Interior/Exterior Legendary Interiors reproduction seat material, interior door panels PPG basecoat-clearcoat paint in original Big Bad Orange color Sun Tach & gaugesCarbon Fiber Dash
Extra special thanks to Chuck Haberek for building the Crush's engine. It's what makes this car special!!! Haberek Auto Machine 16 Green Street Amsterdam, NY
Paint and Body: Painted Dreams LLC Elizabeth, CO painteddrms.com