3 speed 55 or 4 spd 55 chevy yet?

Dick Butler · 09-17-2008, 03:11 PM

I was wondering if anyone has successfully tried the 4 speed or used a 3 speed auto in the early "previously not allowed" cars? With the years of testing on the PG I figured it would be a while before gearset and converter combinations would be adjusted....
Thanks Dick

Ed Wright · 09-17-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Butler

I was wondering if anyone has successfully tried the 4 speed or used a 3 speed auto in the early "previously not allowed" cars? With the years of testing on the PG I figured it would be a while before gearset and converter combinations would be adjusted....
Thanks Dick

There is going to be a 4 speed '55 here in Tulsa soon. Parts coming. James (Lee) has talked about trying one of my T350s, but I don't have a converter with a high enough stall for his 265". Should be interesting.

danny waters sr · 09-17-2008, 10:20 PM

I asked that question this past weekend at Charlotte and was told stick cars only .NO automatics as of yet .I was told this by Bruce Bachelder NHRA technical services representative. He said e-mail him with any request or suggesting .I thought i could run the 3-speed auto in my 66 nova ,but he said Nope .!!

Tom Dorsey · 09-17-2008, 10:20 PM

Mr. Butler, The rule change takes affect in 09. The 55 56 57 will be allowed to use 4Speeds and the 3Speed Automatic, begain in 08

danny waters sr · 09-17-2008, 10:21 PM

I was talking about stock ,not super stock .sorry bout that !!!!!

Dick Butler · 09-18-2008, 07:45 AM

Thanks, I thought someone might be testing already. Why not the 66 nova? Not in affect yet?

09-17-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	3 speed 55 or 4 spd 55 chevy yet? I was wondering if anyone has successfully tried the 4 speed or used a 3 speed auto in the early "previously not allowed" cars? With the years of testing on the PG I figured it would be a while before gearset and converter combinations would be adjusted.... Thanks Dick

09-17-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3 speed 55 or 4 spd 55 chevy yet? I asked that question this past weekend at Charlotte and was told stick cars only .NO automatics as of yet .I was told this by Bruce Bachelder NHRA technical services representative. He said e-mail him with any request or suggesting .I thought i could run the 3-speed auto in my 66 nova ,but he said Nope .!! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

09-17-2008, 10:20 PM	#4
Tom Dorsey Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Festus,Missouri Posts: 56 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3 speed 55 or 4 spd 55 chevy yet? Mr. Butler, The rule change takes affect in 09. The 55 56 57 will be allowed to use 4Speeds and the 3Speed Automatic, begain in 08

09-17-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3 speed 55 or 4 spd 55 chevy yet? I was talking about stock ,not super stock .sorry bout that !!!!! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

09-18-2008, 07:45 AM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: 3 speed 55 or 4 spd 55 chevy yet? Thanks, I thought someone might be testing already. Why not the 66 nova? Not in affect yet?