302 Ford 2V

[Joe Toller]

Nice, a guy has to almost keep everything a secret to run a car. What's the point in helping others out or building a car if you can't trust someone will take it out from under you?

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by Joe Toller

Nice, a guy has to almost keep everything a secret to run a car. What's the point in helping others out or building a car if you can't trust someone will take it out from under you?

If somebody chooses to build a real combination that was actually offered to the general public in a configuration that includes the transmission the engine was available with, there should be no issues. However, if somebody finds a loophole that they most likely KNOW is bogus, well, that sounds like cheating, and in a such a situation, you might want to keep such indescretions "top secret". Of course, if you get caught after the fact, with a bogus combination, well, should that be a big suprise? I doubt that anybody would be brazen enough to show up with a 67-69 Camaro Z/28 302 with an automatic, just because a less popular combination may not be as well known is no excuse to try to pull the wool over Tech and other racers eyes. I have no idea what caused NHRA to CORRECT the 82 302 Mustang and Capri MISTAKE, but it was a mistake, and I am glad it was corrected.
(ps), Obviously my first sentence does not apply to cars 2008 and newer!

[Dwight Southerland]

Well, if it's not legit to begin with you will always run the risk of losing out. (Unless you get NHRA on your side. Cases in point: 459 manifolds on 283s, automatic in a '70 Camaro 402-375, Holley carb on a 351 Cleveland, etc.)

[Mark Yacavone]

Still a darn good stick car!

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Still a darn good stick car!

Agreed, and even the "low performance" 302 2 barrel for 1979 Mustangs and Capris is pretty decent at the lowered HP ratings, and they are OK with an automaic or stick.