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Adger Smith 11-01-2015 01:03 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Thanks Lane,
I thought it was already that way, but the way it was written I was confused about any change. Guess I'll have to join back up to get a current rule book. I haven't spent any money with them since 2008 and probably need to to get caught back up. Been very busy with other things in life and let the racing go.

Dick Butler 11-01-2015 01:11 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Where is the suggestion of Vega or Pinto?

Adger Smith 11-01-2015 02:13 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Dick,
I took it as this change made them legal. I've always thought a Monza was legal because they had a V-8 option.

Reserved for foreign and domestic factory-production two-door coupes, two-door
sedans, sports cars, convertibles, or station wagons with any production V-8
engine of the same make. Year of engine optional. Only those engines and/or
bodies listed in the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide are eligible for
competition. Also see WEIGHT. Cars will be classified using the shipping weight
of the body divided by the horsepower or performance rating of the engine used.
Quote:
Factory production rear-wheel-drive cars must have originally been equipped
with a V-6 or V-8. Minimum w
Dick, They deleted the last line that I wrapped in Quote.

The Hawk 11-01-2015 02:22 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adger Smith (Post 486667)
...
Been very busy with other things in life and let the racing go.
Understandable

SSDiv6 11-01-2015 03:45 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adger Smith (Post 486676)
Dick,
I took it as this change made them legal. I've always thought a Monza was legal because they had a V-8 option.

Reserved for foreign and domestic factory-production two-door coupes, two-door
sedans, sports cars, convertibles, or station wagons with any production V-8
engine of the same make. Year of engine optional. Only those engines and/or
bodies listed in the Official NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide are eligible for
competition. Also see WEIGHT. Cars will be classified using the shipping weight
of the body divided by the horsepower or performance rating of the engine used.

Dick, They deleted the last line that I wrapped in Quote.
Like Adger said, they removed the requirement of the vehicle to be originally powered by a V-6 or V8. Therefore, a Pinto or Vega would qualify.

Dick Butler 11-01-2015 06:39 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Now the question is "is that good or bad?" Thanks Adger.

Adger Smith 11-01-2015 07:56 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
More available cars = more participation, Maybe
Well, Time will tell.
Can't tell, there might even be a Pontiac Astre show up...

SSDiv6 11-01-2015 08:16 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adger Smith (Post 486701)
More available cars = more participation, Maybe
Well, Time will tell.
Can't tell, there might even be a Pontiac Astre show up...
How about a Ford Fiesta, Plymouth Horizon or a Chevy Chevette? LOL! :)

Andrew Hill 11-01-2015 09:56 PM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SSDiv6 (Post 486704)
How about a Ford Fiesta, Plymouth Horizon or a Chevy Chevette? LOL! :)
I'd love to see them drop the max of 250 lb added rule, so you could run an Opel GT.

goinbroke2 11-02-2015 10:33 AM
Re: 2015 to 2016 NHRA Rule Changes
 
So a 73 pinto fits SS/PA at 1938# with a 104hp engine....swap that to a 151hp 73 302 with canfield heads...12.83 factor, what GT class does that fit?....GT/J? 11.05 index?

Ahh, maybe I'm reading it wrong. Wonder what a pinto with a SS 302 would run?


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