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Old 07-02-2010, 02:02 PM   #2
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Smile Re: Why did nhra change the cam and valve spring rule in 1985?

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland View Post
I am with you guys on this one. The current valve spring rule was the most expensive hit NHRA has done to Stock Eliminator racers. I agree with you, Terry, that if they would set a max of say 135-140lbs on the seat and 350 or so at .500" compression the cost of an engine would decrease, the reliability and down-time would increase and the smart guys would have another avenue to snooker people with.

If someone would start a referendum, maybe we could exert some pressure on them. Lots of people would benefit.
Thank you.......RPM is the main killer and cause for expense not to mention all of the other "Stuff" that is being done to take advantage ot the RPM ranges the stockers are being run in today,
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