Important if you run D-H/S or SA

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Joe,(Div 6)
I do have all the paper work and the story on the AMC issues. I was poking fun at Jeff Lee. There was actually a couple more guys that "Lost Bigger" in that deal than he did. I had 2 engine customers involved when the AMC approvals were rescinded. Yes, it cost me and them, but it was probably the right thing for NHRA to do. This manifold deal I have no dog in, but if it is going to be allowed they should look at the Z-28 Cross Ram and the '67 L-88, (can you say Camaro Cowl Hood)...to apply the same fairness and the Spirit of making the rules. At the Least those 2 or 3 issues need to be addressed. The LD manifold & AVS.. OK it fits, but for a Thermo Quad carb, come on...

Adger,

I understand what you are saying, however, if it was the right thing to do by NHRA, why would they make an example with the AMC racers, the smallest OEM brand/make in numbers of competitors, when there are other makes/brands that were given even bigger allowances in the past?

How about Boss 351 engines with Holley carburetors?
How about Chevy 283 engines with 327 intakes?
How about the single carburetor Hemi engine that was a NASCAR option?
How about higher lift off road cams for FE engines that were allowed just with a letter?

...and let's not forget illegal spec pistons when compared to the OEM piston, that have been approved?

I could write a book regarding the inconsistencies when changes were applied and allowed without any justifiable objective evidence or just by the stroke of a pen.

My point is that if NHRA was going to make an example, they should have made it across the board and not on a specific make and then continue approving aftermarket parts on other makes and brands.

Like Dr. Spock would say, "it's illogical"!

[Ed Fernandez]

Quote: The powers to be i'm sure will manage it all in some form or another eventually.

Can someone tell me the last time the chiefs in Glendora made a sensible decision?

[Dave Noll]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

How about Boss 351 engines with Holley carburetors?

Uh ..... Yeah, there's one of those manifolds (the "D" unit) on E-Bay now for $2700. Makes 700 for the LD340 sound like a steal.

[Billy Nees]

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/...ml?load_img=19

i guess that all of the stuff in this catalog should be legal in Stock.

[James L Miller]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/...ml?load_img=19

i guess that all of the stuff in this catalog should be legal in Stock.

Thanks Billy. I'll see if I can get the Racer Brown ST-14 cam specs approved for the 273 2bbl, and the STX-24 approved for the 273 4bbl combo. That should help a bunch.

It looks like there was a 700cfm Holley carb that was a replacement to go with the LD340. The 340 guys ought to get that added as well.

[grncpe]

Originally Posted by James L Miller

Thanks Billy. I'll see if I can get the Racer Brown ST-14 cam specs approved for the 273 2bbl, and the STX-24 approved for the 273 4bbl combo. That should help a bunch.

It looks like there was a 700cfm Holley carb that was a replacement to go with the LD340. The 340 guys ought to get that added as well.

The ST-14!specs are
236-486
Adv 266@18 thousandths
Lash is 16 in 18 ex cold
Iron head with 1.5 stock rocker ratio
I'll get you the st-24 & stx-24 specs tomorrow.
That Holley carb is approved. Look up d dart specs 😁

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by Dave Noll

Uh ..... Yeah, there's one of those manifolds (the "D" unit) on E-Bay now for $2700. Makes 700 for the LD340 sound like a steal.

I need to take out an insurance policy on my parts.

[Jeff Teuton]

Insurance policies on parts, engines, etc are available. I had one through K & K Insurance when I crashed, and they paid everything I claimed very promptly. Not so good on the motorhome. Allstate

[HR9121]

Ok this thing is 13 pages old and my attention span is only so long so when do we get to the part about who asked for this?