A case for aftermarket seats in stock

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Tony Janes

I would say that Kirkey seats in a 69 camaro would save about 65 pounds. The question would be how much can one put in the trunk? The seats will make the car lighter even with the addition of the roll cage. Stock today is nothing more more than Super Stock with 9 inch tires, stock manifolds and stock lift cams. I think that Stock should have the same rules as Super Stock. Any rear end, transmission optional, roller rockers. None of this adds horsepower to the engine. In the case of the three speed vs a powerglide, it will make the car work better. in most cases. The big threat in stock today are drag paks and mustangs. Will NHRA do any of the above, probably not. While we are at this, lets add the 1955 to 1959 Chevys to stock.

I agree with all of what you say but I have seen some mighty "UN-STOCK" looking intake manifolds in the past, heard of some others and Im sure they didnt disappear over night.....lol.

[Ed Fernandez]

Maybe it's time for everyone to look under their factory seat and inspect the tracks and
mounting point.I don't think NHRA would mind if anyone reinforced the frame/mounting points for their safety.
It's getting here like our "grannie government" politicians,wanting to look out for us instead
of the racers using common sense and looking out for ourselves.

[Charley Downing]

This rule would just put Stock one step closer to Superstock

Lets just change the Cam rule and cylinder head rules and let everyone run Superstock. Then we can all be safe.

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