S/SS @ Sonoma - Page 4

stk758 · #31 08-13-2004, 03:53 AM

Sam and Marlin, Tech at the Autolite's was as it should be every time. They dinged a ton of cars. The car in question was at that race, I think to make it look good they pulled 8 of us out for inspection after our second hit. They can request a cyl head or both at any time and at the last divisional race they had us remove the top half checking for porting,stock rockers, welding, ie- dye test and carb mods. They mic every opening on the carb, manifold and cyl heads. I have not heard of a pan pulled in ages. My stuff is too stock! I cannot afford the trick stuff.. They look at everything especially if rummors are flying like Sonoma. Hey, I am new and I know they want to get my attention. I welcome it. Barry

**Salvatore** · #32 08-13-2004, 04:21 AM

That is what Warren Johnson always said. I welcome a tear down. Unless you were going 9:80 in A/SA other than checking fuel I don't see the point. I guess it keeps the tech guys in shape. Sam

Chevy454 · #33 08-13-2004, 05:51 AM

Hey, stupid question here: who spins the wrenches for the tear down?

**Salvatore** · #34 08-13-2004, 06:18 AM

The way I understand, The owner does and NHRA does the inspecting. The video: 4 DAYS IN MAY shows Bobby DeArmond tearing down at the record setting race at Mission Raceway in B.C. Shows you everything they do to determine if the record is a legal one set. Very good video. I recommend it. www.horsepowerheaven.com

**Mr70** · #35 08-13-2004, 06:49 AM

I just ordered that Videotape.

**Salvatore** · #36 08-13-2004, 06:58 AM

You will love it. Put the sound up when Alyn Lee runs his 4 speed SS/A car.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #37 08-13-2004, 04:38 PM

Wow! That's some serious tech'n.

jg95z28 · #38 08-14-2004, 01:42 AM

That looks so cool. Dumb question for a drag newbie here. I've love watching the sport but have often dreamed of actually participating. I'm mostly interested in the Stock class as well. (Hense why I'm posting here.) What are the basic limits? Let's say I want to run a '68 Camaro that originally came with a 327 and powerglide. Can I run a 396 BB as it was available on '68 Camaros that model year, or do I have to stick with the same displacement the car came with originally? What about a 427 BB as it was available on some "Special" cars?

I'm just interested in basics to feel out whether this would be something I'd be interested in.

Thanks in advance.

**Salvatore** · #39 08-14-2004, 04:13 AM

You can stick a 427 in a 6 cyclinder car if a 427 came in that model that year. You can get a 1969 camaro 307 car and put a 302 in it and run E or F stock. 302's would have to have a 4 speed though. Get an NHRA rule book. They are available and good to read. Sam

stk758 · #40 08-14-2004, 05:32 AM

Jeff, go onto the NHRA site and click on stock clasification guidelines. It will show you eng size,cam spec,cyl heads,piston #s and Mfg's and class weights. I like the 396 alum head combo and that is what is next. Basically .060 bore, have the crank stroked to NHRA allowance, + or - .012+ obviously. I use CP's pistons and a GOOD CRANK!!!! I had Don Little do my heads, Yea a Mopar guy but his stuff flies. Tons of other things if you get serious. My sponsor does a great job on the stocker stuff.
watsonracingengineering.com Barry

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