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Originally Posted by Dave Turner
We've come a long way in Stock/Super Stock since the inception of these classes. In the context of "Top Ten" lists, what would be your line-up of the most significant aftermarket parts or technology upgrades that have contributed to our sport?
( Please limit list items to aftermarket stuff, not OE available advancements like FI, turbos, supercharging etc. )
I'll start it off:.....in no particular order.
1. Data acquisition
2. Coatings...all types
3. Radial slicks
4. Aftermarket brakes
5. "Trick" lifters
6. Converter tech
7. Aftermarket manual trans.
8. Cal Tracs suspension
9. 2-step devices
10. Fuel cells
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1) Bogus cylinder heads and intake manifolds on stockers (Porting, acid etching, media blasting).
2) NHRA "Enhancements"
3) Chev. rod bearing jurnals on other brand stockers.
4) $100,000+ stockers
5) lack of tear downs at events
6) lack of rule enforcement during any tear downs performed.
7) The AHFS way of factoring much needed HP factors
8) $6000+ auto transmissions to pick up a tenth to stay competative
9) Under rated "NEW" FI and Blown FI cars in stock.
10) "Bracket" race mentality of todays racer during a race.