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Old 03-06-2012, 09:47 PM   #8
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Default Re: life after Super Stock for the Hemi A-bodies?

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55 View Post
He may not have had the record,,, but the early part of 1970 seemed to belong to Bill Jenkins and his '68 427 tunnel rammed Camaro, as he had back to back wins at the Winternationals and the Gatornationals, and also ran in the 9.90 range that day in Pomona, the first time Pro Stock was contested in NHRA national event competition. His opponent in each final was of course, Ronnie Sox in his Hemi powered '70 Cuda.
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From what I recall, Bill Jenkins ran a 430 cu. in. engine in his 1968 Camaro--not a 427--based on the 4.44" bore Can Am aluminum block and 3.47" stroke, i.e., big bore/short stroke/long connecting rod combo.

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