Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do?

ALMACK · 09-28-2010, 09:40 PM

The engine I want to build is a 1974 460 Ford. However, there are no approved pistons on the NHRA list for that engine.

How do I get pistons that are legal ?

Bob Pagano · 09-28-2010, 10:04 PM

Email Travis, He should be able to help you, he is on this forum, look him up. Or call the div tech dir Ritch Bowers 7656898377 Mon -Thur 9am - 5pm

Ed Fernandez · 09-28-2010, 10:33 PM

I would guess you would send a stock unmodified piston and the piston you want approved to Glendora tech dept for approval.That's what I did to get the pistons approved for my engine.Can't see anyother way to do it.Unless they pull out the West Coast rule
book.:>):>)

Geerhead55 · 09-28-2010, 10:49 PM

Ed,,,There is a gentleman in Kentucky with a "West Coast" rulebook in his posession,, I think he picked it up on the western swing.
Danny Durham

Ed Fernandez · 09-29-2010, 12:23 AM

It's kinda like the Holy Grail.:>):>)

Alan Roehrich · 09-29-2010, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMACK

The engine I want to build is a 1974 460 Ford. However, there are no approved pistons on the NHRA list for that engine.

How do I get pistons that are legal ?

You choose a piston company that makes Stock Eliminator pistons, and you call them. You tell them what you're doing, and they'll take care of it from there. Of course, NHRA can cause you a problem or two along the way (don't ask how I know that, it's an ugly story).

Tom keedle · 09-29-2010, 04:48 AM

i'm having the same issues w/ a 290 amc engine...
right now, it's lack of $$$ to get the ball rolling but thanks to Ed F., i've got a correct piston to send the mfgr...

i'll be watching this thread

Jeff Lee · 09-29-2010, 10:20 AM

It's simple, just provide a piston manufacturer with an OEM piston & pin. They will make the replacement piston & submit both the OEM piston and replacement piston to NHRA for approval. Contact JE, CP or other piston manufacturers that offer NHRA legal replacement pistons.

Harry 6674 · 09-29-2010, 10:55 AM

A faster way is to send a picture of the piston to some one you know here in div. 6 or 7. We could OK it over our lunch meetings we all have with Gracia several times a week to update the West Coast Rule book. Piece a cake. If you guys weren't so funny this would be a boring day.

Bobby DiDomenico · 09-29-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry 6674

A faster way is to send a picture of the piston to some one you know here in div. 6 or 7. We could OK it over our lunch meetings we all have with Gracia several times a week to update the West Coast Rule book. Piece a cake. If you guys weren't so funny this would be a boring day.

Harry,
A friend of mine had her 23 year old son pass away suddenly last week, the wake was tough so please don't make them stop. Where else can we go for a good, quick, laugh to brighten our day?

09-28-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 98 Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts	Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? The engine I want to build is a 1974 460 Ford. However, there are no approved pistons on the NHRA list for that engine. How do I get pistons that are legal ? __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

09-28-2010, 10:04 PM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 212 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? Email Travis, He should be able to help you, he is on this forum, look him up. Or call the div tech dir Ritch Bowers 7656898377 Mon -Thur 9am - 5pm __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

09-28-2010, 10:33 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? I would guess you would send a stock unmodified piston and the piston you want approved to Glendora tech dept for approval.That's what I did to get the pistons approved for my engine.Can't see anyother way to do it.Unless they pull out the West Coast rule book.:>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

09-28-2010, 10:49 PM	#4
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? Ed,,,There is a gentleman in Kentucky with a "West Coast" rulebook in his posession,, I think he picked it up on the western swing. Danny Durham

09-29-2010, 12:23 AM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? It's kinda like the Holy Grail.:>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

09-29-2010, 04:48 AM	#7
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? i'm having the same issues w/ a 290 amc engine... right now, it's lack of $$$ to get the ball rolling but thanks to Ed F., i've got a correct piston to send the mfgr... i'll be watching this thread

09-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#8
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? It's simple, just provide a piston manufacturer with an OEM piston & pin. They will make the replacement piston & submit both the OEM piston and replacement piston to NHRA for approval. Contact JE, CP or other piston manufacturers that offer NHRA legal replacement pistons. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-29-2010, 10:55 AM	#9
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? A faster way is to send a picture of the piston to some one you know here in div. 6 or 7. We could OK it over our lunch meetings we all have with Gracia several times a week to update the West Coast Rule book. Piece a cake. If you guys weren't so funny this would be a boring day.