Jenkins vs Stahl

[340Cuda]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

If you scroll down and read the caption on each picture they provide the more detailed expertise of both of these legends.
Stahl's success with the '66 car on 7" tires was the rear suspension (Pinion Snubber & SS springs), the clutch and he ran a 2.14 (!) first gear in the transmission to get it to "drive" off the line.

I would say more the clutch as most everyone ran the Super Stock Springs and pinion bumpers back then, I suspect the 2.14 may be a misprint. There was a close ratio gear set back then with a 2.44 low that at least all the factory cars could get. I would think the expense to have a custom gear set made would be pretty substantial.