1961 Chevy 409 info wanted:

Gerry · 03-16-2009, 04:46 AM

Hey guys,

I just found this forum. I have a 61 Bel Air that I run in IHRA stock eliminator,
G/Stock. IHRA reduced the hp rating to 325 back in 02, so Iam guessing
that someone either ran a 61 or was planning to. NHRA does not have the
61 360 hp refactored, but they do for later engines. 61 can use the large
port heads/intake, however the camshaft lift is limited to .439. I made three
events last and won class at one. The car will run 11.60/70's but I think
there may be another tenth or two left.

Gerry

03-16-2009, 04:46 AM	#17
Gerry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1961 Chevy 409 info wanted: Hey guys, I just found this forum. I have a 61 Bel Air that I run in IHRA stock eliminator, G/Stock. IHRA reduced the hp rating to 325 back in 02, so Iam guessing that someone either ran a 61 or was planning to. NHRA does not have the 61 360 hp refactored, but they do for later engines. 61 can use the large port heads/intake, however the camshaft lift is limited to .439. I made three events last and won class at one. The car will run 11.60/70's but I think there may be another tenth or two left. Gerry