Proposal for Old Cars in Stock

[X-TECH MAN]

[QUOTE=Jeff Teuton;179187]I proposed accepting the 68 Dart/Cuda Hemi cars in Stock. The specs are in the book for the last 42 years, the parts are still available, the hp factor is about right using the specs in the guide and you could add weight and get to AA/S or AA/SA. 9 inch tires, springs, stock mounts, original seats (they still around), no tubs, like stock is. The cam is smaller than the 64/65 car. The current factor is about 7.1 lbs/hp.



Salvation for some of the Darts/Cudas that are now out of SS/AH,

Id like to see this. IHRA's AA/S is a 7.0 wt breakk class. Another 1/2 lb per HP (213 lbs if rated at 425 HP) wouldnt be all that bad to carry for NHRA. The SS/AH class as it is now is completely out of hand unless you are a multi millionaire with a big ego. They would be quick no doubt even with the added wt. and smaller cam. It would be like 1968 all over again and be a good match for the 64 T-Bolts like Calverts. The new blown Ford Mustangs would still out run them though until the AHFS catches up (yeah right). Remember that the 'Cudas and Darts ran mid 10's on old technology 10 1/2 tires and the 9" tires are way better today. Of course you could use the 10.5 tire in IHRA. Most ran a flat tappet ISKY .505 cam for S/S when they were new cars and the current (B.S. stocker rules in the cam, lifter, and spring dept) is way ahead of 1968 technology. Whats the big deal? Stock isnt stock anymore anyway. Jeff if I was still with IHRA I would try to "GET-R-DONE". Neat idea even if it was an April 1st joke or not.

[Fred Holdorf]

As long as we are at it, I'd like to run a 1957 Supercharged Ford, with a C4, Blue Thunder alum heads & intake, beehive valve springs, superceded Novi supercharger, etc. Oh well I can dream can't I? Fred

[khelms]

Mr. Jeff. Im sorry that I had you propose the idea to legalize the very cool 68 Hemi cars for stock. There is no reason they shouldnt be, they have to add weight to get to AA just like my ZL-1, a L-88 vette, the Thunderbolt,ect. The parts are still availible and they are real cars. Start them at the factory 425hp and let "THE SYSTEM" work it out. I didnt mean for you to get into a Keyboard Sh##storm like this has become, but I know you will let this slide like mud off a crawfish...... I get to see every day how much Jeff does for ANY racer in need and have told him we need to give him a salary for all the time he spends talking to NHRA, IHRA, State and local Government (not just louisiana) on all the towing issues ect, ect...... Happy Easter to all!!!!