Time For A Transmission Rule Change?

GUMP · 08-13-2021, 09:21 AM

So, I am just thinking out loud on this.

Since all the new Factory Cars all run aftermarket SFI versions of Chevrolet transmissions, is it time to allow them for all combinations?

An argument for this would be that a stick shift car can run an aftermarket transmission.

An argument against would be that it would dilute Stock/SS one more time.

I'm interest to see your responses.

Daren Poole-Adams
Stock/SS 2007

Jack Matyas · 08-13-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

So, I am just thinking out loud on this.

Since all the new Factory Cars all run aftermarket SFI versions of Chevrolet transmissions, is it time to allow them for all combinations?

An argument for this would be that a stick shift car can run an aftermarket transmission.

An argument against would be that it would dilute Stock/SS one more time.

I'm interest to see your responses.

Daren Poole-Adams
Stock/SS 2007

Instead of diluting it that way why not just separate the stick and auto classes like they should have done in the beginning.

GUMP · 08-13-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Instead of diluting it that way why not just separate the stick and auto classes like they should have done in the beginning.

My personal interest in this would be my Cobra Jet and Drag Pak projects. I look at what's out there for them and it's nothing compared to what I can get for my GM cars.

Jim Kaekel · 08-13-2021, 10:16 AM

There's a perfectly good example why the Cobra Jets, Drag Paks and COPOS shouldn't have been put in Stock in the first place. GM trans in Fords and Dodges galore. Should have been S/S only. I know...I know..that horse is long out of the barn and running loose.

frank johnson · 08-13-2021, 11:22 AM

how about all have FORD rears.

Myron Piatek · 08-13-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by frank johnson

how about all have FORD rears.

Already allowed in SS, and aside from some optimum gear ratio choices, it would slow a lot of Stock cars down with a 9"!

SSDiv6 · 08-13-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

An argument for this would be that a stick shift car can run an aftermarket transmission.

I thought the Jerico and G-Force transmissions are already legal in the classes?

6130 · 08-13-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

Already allowed in SS

Stock is not Super Stock.

6130 · 08-13-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

I thought the Jerico and G-Force transmissions are already legal in the classes?

They are- that's his point...

james schaechter · 08-13-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Instead of diluting it that way why not just separate the stick and auto classes like they should have done in the beginning.

I think the fact that they are combined in FS is good, I would argue that are many in SS and stock that also should be combined. I
It would increase the heads up runs slightly.
The good automatics are as quick as the stickshifts in most cases and some are quicker.

08-13-2021, 09:21 AM	#1
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,817 Likes: 2,153 Liked 2,336 Times in 549 Posts	Time For A Transmission Rule Change? So, I am just thinking out loud on this. Since all the new Factory Cars all run aftermarket SFI versions of Chevrolet transmissions, is it time to allow them for all combinations? An argument for this would be that a stick shift car can run an aftermarket transmission. An argument against would be that it would dilute Stock/SS one more time. I'm interest to see your responses. Daren Poole-Adams Stock/SS 2007

08-13-2021, 10:16 AM	#4
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Time For A Transmission Rule Change? There's a perfectly good example why the Cobra Jets, Drag Paks and COPOS shouldn't have been put in Stock in the first place. GM trans in Fords and Dodges galore. Should have been S/S only. I know...I know..that horse is long out of the barn and running loose. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

08-13-2021, 11:22 AM	#5
frank johnson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: croydon pa. Posts: 16 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Time For A Transmission Rule Change? how about all have FORD rears.