2008 rules changes!

looks like april fools day

if not

then the dummys made every head in stok or supr stok obsolete

can you say $1,000.00

[Dennis Paz]

What exactly is a three speed poweglide??

[7820]

Two speed with overdrive. LOL!!! GM must have built thousands of them...right?? LOL!

[Rich Biebel]

The rules change on heads is going to cost you a good deal of time and money. All seats and any valve job? Wow....Stock has had the same valvejob rules since the beginning. Now they throw that out the window too......And you can add an oil accumulator....that is a good rule. Stock is fading away.......they should change the name to Almost SuperStock. I'm glad I'm out of it.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

The rules change on heads is going to cost you a good deal of time and money. All seats and any valve job? Wow....Stock has had the same valvejob rules since the beginning. Now they throw that out the window too......And you can add an oil accumulator....that is a good rule. Stock is fading away.......they should change the name to Almost SuperStock. I'm glad I'm out of it.

Why does anyone need an accumulator? If they need one then they have an issue with oil pressure, then they have not done their homework on their oil pan. You can buy a stock looking oil pan from many manufacturers with trap doors and/or baffles that will prevent oil pressure loss when you slam on the brakes or wheelstand. Milodon, Canton and Kevko make these type of pans. Many will make the case that their oil pressure drops during decceleration and the reason why the need the accumulator, but the reality is that it allows for a lower oil level in the oil pan, reducing windage and freeing up horsepower.

[Ray Menard]

Oil Accumulator...I use mine mainly for start-up. Since I drain the water between races, it doesn't get started until just before the next event. The accumulator puts 70# of oil pressure into the motor before starting.

Also, since my motor goes through the lights at 9,700 RPM, I just get a little better feeling knowing there is plenty of oil available, if needed.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Ray Menard

Oil Accumulator...I use mine mainly for start-up. Since I drain the water between races, it doesn't get started until just before the next event. The accumulator puts 70# of oil pressure into the motor before starting.

Also, since my motor goes through the lights at 9,700 RPM, I just get a little better feeling knowing there is plenty of oil available, if needed.

Ray...I do not see a problem with a Super Stock car using the accumulator, specially yours with a Comp style engine...however, we are talking about Stock Eliminator cars.

[Don Fardie]

I find it kinda bizarre that the 08 Rule Changes are only posted on the Division 5 site and no where else, but a big thanks to NHRA for letting us know about Ashley Force?s engagement?????.whatever!

[Rusty Davenport]

Can somebody help me with what does "pinned" mean on the pointer ?????????

[Rich Biebel]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Why does anyone need an accumulator? If they need one then they have an issue with oil pressure, then they have not done their homework on their oil pan. You can buy a stock looking oil pan from many manufacturers with trap doors and/or baffles that will prevent oil pressure loss when you slam on the brakes or wheelstand. Milodon, Canton and Kevko make these type of pans. Many will make the case that their oil pressure drops during decceleration and the reason why the need the accumulator, but the reality is that it allows for a lower oil level in the oil pan, reducing windage and freeing up horsepower.

Anything that might help you reduce the chance for bottom end failures is good and that's why I said it was a good rule. Yes it will enable people to run less oil and maybe pick up some power if they choose to risk it. I had an aftermarket pan and really never looked at my oil pressure anytime during a run. I had no E-shift so my eyes were always on the tach or somewhere else other than the gauge.