Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ?

Frank Straton · 08-18-2008, 02:50 PM

Anyone know why Doug Linke was dq'd at maple grove. He was number one qualifier.

Travis Miller · 08-18-2008, 10:00 PM

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Bud Lefevre · 08-19-2008, 04:19 AM

Isn't Modified cars getting bounced kinda rare ?

Travis Miller · 08-19-2008, 09:44 AM

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Jim Wahl · 08-19-2008, 10:27 AM

Go get 'em Travis! Jim

art leong · 08-19-2008, 11:29 AM

Thanks Travis sounds like there was a decent tech inspection. I hope this will become the norm (again). If something is found in the tech line you have some time to correct it. In the barn it is to late.

SSDiv6 · 08-20-2008, 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=Travis Miller;79783]The others in teardown were GT/JA Michael Volkman, SS/AM Paul Ricci, SS/AM Jeff Tripp, SS/AM Brad Plourd, and SS/BM Jay Higgins. Everyone including the modifieds had to pull a head and all passed.[QUOTE]

Travis...could you explain the reasoning and purpose of pulling a cylinder head in a Modified Class engine?

Travis Miller · 08-20-2008, 04:02 PM

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SSDiv6 · 08-20-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Miller

Reasons for pulling a cylinder head of a Modified class engine.
1. To measure the bore and stroke in order to calculate the cubic inch
2. To measure the bore center spacing dimension.

Page 168 (Section 10F - Modified) of the 2008 NHRA rulebook under ENGINE, 4th sentence reads: "OEM bore center spacing mandatory."

There are even Comp classes where OEM bore center spacing applies. Many other classes have a ruling on bore center spacing dimensions including Pro Stock, Funnycar, and Top Fuel. Those dimensions are measured with the cylinder head removed.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

So...do you guys gave up on pumping the engine for CID measurement? Do not get me wrong, I am not being a critic; I like your new approach. Will there be any enforcement for those using the Aurora block, GM P/N 24502650? (a.k.a. Pro Stock Truck Class block - 8.1" Deck and requires an adapter for its use with a GM pattern bellhousing)

Travis Miller · 08-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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08-18-2008, 02:50 PM	#1
Frank Straton Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? Anyone know why Doug Linke was dq'd at maple grove. He was number one qualifier.

08-18-2008, 10:00 PM	#2
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? Text removed by Travis Miller Last edited by Travis Miller; 08-21-2008 at 12:03 PM. Reason: repremanded

08-19-2008, 04:19 AM	#3
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? Isn't Modified cars getting bounced kinda rare ? __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder

08-19-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? Text removed by Travis Miller Last edited by Travis Miller; 08-21-2008 at 12:04 PM. Reason: repremanded

08-19-2008, 10:27 AM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? Go get 'em Travis! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-19-2008, 11:29 AM	#6
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? Thanks Travis sounds like there was a decent tech inspection. I hope this will become the norm (again). If something is found in the tech line you have some time to correct it. In the barn it is to late. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

08-20-2008, 03:09 PM	#7
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,582 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? [QUOTE=Travis Miller;79783]The others in teardown were GT/JA Michael Volkman, SS/AM Paul Ricci, SS/AM Jeff Tripp, SS/AM Brad Plourd, and SS/BM Jay Higgins. Everyone including the modifieds had to pull a head and all passed.[QUOTE] Travis...could you explain the reasoning and purpose of pulling a cylinder head in a Modified Class engine?

08-20-2008, 04:02 PM	#8
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? Text removed by Travis Miller Last edited by Travis Miller; 08-21-2008 at 12:04 PM. Reason: repremanded

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Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? Text removed by Travis Miller Last edited by Travis Miller; 08-21-2008 at 12:05 PM. Reason: repremanded

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