Just another 4th gen F-body

[FED 387]

I do not think they check VIN for sure but many of these cars are so close from year to year in looks that you. Ant tell one from another. Better check with somebody that can "guarantee " that you can do this but I'm sure many are or have been claiming it as year other than what it really is--- of course it has to look like the year you are claiming can't just say it's a 97 when it looks like a 1979 Okay

[cmallory96]

Originally Posted by FED 387

I do not think they check VIN for sure but many of these cars are so close from year to year in looks that you. Ant tell one from another. Better check with somebody that can "guarantee " that you can do this but I'm sure many are or have been claiming it as year other than what it really is--- of course it has to look like the year you are claiming can't just say it's a 97 when it looks like a 1979 Okay

Definitely, I belong to a few Stock/Super Stock pages on Facebook, I will ask around on there too. Would be really awesome to be able to get a 98 or newer LS1, but at the same time I don't want to get DQ'd because of tech inspection.

[Dwight Southerland]

They do not check VIN numbers on anything. If they did, half of the cars out there would be disqualified for not being what they claimed to be. If the car looks right and has the correct external pieces (headlights, taillights, trim, etc., sometimes interior pieces) you are good to go.

[cmallory96]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

They do not check VIN numbers on anything. If they did, half of the cars out there would be disqualified for not being what they claimed to be. If the car looks right and has the correct external pieces (headlights, taillights, trim, etc., sometimes interior pieces) you are good to go.

Oh man, that is a HUGE sigh of relief! I was afraid I was just going to be confined to just 1997 year power plants.

[Larry Hill]

I you can make it look like a 1998 you will be able to run a lt1 as a 1998 or you can claim 1999-2002 and run LS1 power. Everyone knows GM did not make a LT1 in 1998 but NHRA says they did and that is all that counts. I don't know how much expense it will be but it will give you flexibility.

The Cuda/Barracuda has some flexibility from slant six to 426 Hemi. I run it as a six pack.

[cmallory96]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I you can make it look like a 1998 you will be able to run a lt1 as a 1998 or you can claim 1999-2002 and run LS1 power. Everyone knows GM did not make a LT1 in 1998 but NHRA says they did and that is all that counts. I don't know how much expense it will be but it will give you flexibility.

The Cuda/Barracuda has some flexibility from slant six to 426 Hemi. I run it as a six pack.

That shouldn't be too big of an issue, whoever had this car before me transplanted literally everything over from an 00' SS. The front clip, front crossmember, fuel tank, and rear end. I'll probably have to change hoods though since I have a fiberglass VFN sunoco. I was reading that you have to have the stock hood.

[gsa612]

If you decide to go the stocker route get an NHRA rule book.There's limitations what can legally be done to the car ie;engine/drivetrain mods,suspension,weight etc.It's better/cheaper to do it right the first time.Good luck on the build,whichever way you choose to go. gsa612