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08-10-2010, 09:56 AM
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Re: Help with Superstock combination
Jim, try to find a video of Merkley's SS/F 396/375, maybe Horsepower Heaven archives...it may change your mind...think high maintenance and no bar-b-queing at the track! 396/325-350 w/auto will allow some time for parties...pick your poison & join the fun
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08-10-2010, 10:03 AM
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Re: Help with Superstock combination
Yes, they're more work, but watching Jimmy Bridges and Ken Vaughn this weekend in SS/C and SS/D makes you remember what class racing is all about. And those guys aren't working on it because it's broke, they're trying to find that next 0.03 they're convinced is in there somewhere.
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08-10-2010, 10:56 AM
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Re: Help with Superstock combination
If you build a stick car to run G or H your chances of running a heads up race are very slim.
I run H and the other guys I can think of are Terry Anderson (Idaho) Bob Earlywine sp? ( California) Tony Fillipone (New Hampshire) Stan Holt (Texas) Jeff Colvert (Arkansas) Jeff Lee (Arizona). I'm sure there are more but the point is not alot of heads up runs. Good to hear there might be another stick car coming. Yes there is work, but I learned once you get the set up right it's ok. This year I have done alot of BBQ ing at the track. Good Luck. Ed
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08-10-2010, 11:42 AM
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Re: Help with Superstock combination
I don`t know if there are any differances in the engines, but Gord Merkleys 396/375HP SS/F Chevelle was a 66. not a 67. Gord sold the car to racers in Sweden a few years back, and Gord now has a D/S 68 Z/28. Other than the ring & pinions, and trans, it wasn`t that bad on parts. A Jerico DR4-4 or GForce 101 would likely be a better choice than the regular DR4 he had been using then.
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08-12-2010, 06:19 AM
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Re: Help with Superstock combination
Thanks to all that replied. Based on this data I would think that the 375 Horse engine combo would be best. The 325 Horse motor appears to be rated a tad high and the 350 Horse motor leaves you stuck with a Holley ~585 cfm carb. I think there is a ton of potential in the L78 motor. Jim
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08-12-2010, 09:48 AM
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08-12-2010, 11:52 AM
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Re: Help with Superstock combination
Unforgettable wheelstand sequence in the "Monsters of Launch" video that Larry Pfister of Horsepower Heaven put out a few years ago. Gordon grabbed 2nd gear while in the air and went higher,,,then came the inevitable touchdown back to Earth,,,,,not a pretty sight.
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