WinterNationals 1973-1974

[Oclk Dlux]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Danny,
In 1978, between Cal and I, we set the R/Stock stick record 5 times.
Times were in the high 13's
That was with real slicks, open headers, spools, electric fuel pumps ,and the new Cam Dynamics profiles (any lobe shape, stock lift, duration , and overlap)
None of that stuff was allowed in 72-74

Did Cal change his wagon from R/SA to Q/S? Here's a pic of it:

http://www.firebirdonline.com/blast_...st_index_A.htm

In the left column, scroll all the way down until you see "Cal Method". Click on his name to see the wagon.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Oclk Dlux

Did Cal change his wagon from R/SA to Q/S? Here's a pic of it:

http://www.firebirdonline.com/blast_...st_index_A.htm

In the left column, scroll all the way down until you see "Cal Method". Click on his name to see the wagon.

I believe NHRA factored the engine at some time in the mid 70's and at the time you were not allowed to adjust the wt. for a lower class. Maybe 6 or 9passenger model? Mark could probably let you know better since he ran one and that was 35 or so years ago.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

I believe NHRA factored the engine at some time in the mid 70's and at the time you were not allowed to adjust the wt. for a lower class. Maybe 6 or 9m passenger model? Mark could probably let you know better since he ran one and that was 35 or so years ago.

Could be several different factors there. You did need a 9 pass. to make "R" at that time.
Also ,back then you got points for setting records.
Another possibility ; I used to run Q at the R weight sometimes, before dialing under was allowed. Seeing I could run about .3 under the index, it worked out just about right.

[Geerhead55]

Thanks for the feedback Mark,,,thats a cool story about you and Cal. I can't remember how many guys ran the 65-66 wagons back then here out west besides Cal and Jerry McClannahan among others. I'm sure there were others.
Take care,,Danny Durham

[Tom Moock]

Mark, I built my 1966 nova K/S in 1974, it had 10 in. wide L-60/15 size street slicks M&H i believe and Hooker fender well header, reground cam stock lift and duration, stock fuel pump,I paid $850.00 for my 283 built by Herman Chapman, The only way i remember what year it was because i had a new 1974 Ford pickup, Ran Indy that year and red lite in class. Tom

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Mark, I built my 1966 nova K/S in 1974, it had 10 in. wide L-60/15 size street slicks M&H i believe and Hooker fender well header, reground cam stock lift and duration, stock fuel pump,I paid $850.00 for my 283 built by Herman Chapman, The only way i remember what year it was because i had a new 1974 Ford pickup, Ran Indy that year and red lite in class. Tom

What did you do....cut the quarter pannels off to get the tires to fit?....lol.

[Tom Moock]

X-Tech man, That was back when you had to use stock leaf springs, the tire`s side walls was the problem, had to use big hammer to make fit, Now you see nova`s with reverse off set wheels that wouldn`t fit in old days. Tom