IHRA GT stock - researching a possible combination

[Chris1529]

I am contemplating this for my car as well. I would not tub my car to do it either.I don't think you would have any trouble putting a 10.5 tire on those Mustangs at all.

[Robert Swartz]

Thanks for the replys. I've read about the allowed replacement for factory parts. Is there a replacement # for this particular Holley?

Yes Bill, the SS/GT idea indeed has merit. With a roller cam, good aftermarket intake and replacement heads, one could develope HP. I'm just afraid I'd never be able to compete dollarwise to build a compettive SS'er. Maybe I'm a little out of touch here but aren't the majority of SS'ers, backhalfed with 14 x 32 tires and gobs of power? Can a relatively stock suspension car be competitive in SS? I guess my reasoning for a "stocker" is it would be less expensive but likely a less competitive car. I also agree with your premise of being able to run both NHRA and IHRA races. The majority of the tracks that are local to me, those easily within a couple hours drive are all NHRA sanctioned,

A motor like this with a good C-4 with a brake on a 10.5 tire, that'd be a ride. Like I said, this is still in the research phase.

At present, my project is my 66 Chevy II bracket car that has been retired since 1988. I'm converting the suspension on it from a ladder bar to a 4-link, in addition to putting a new CE fabbed 9' housing under it. Once this car is off the blocks and back under power, then the idea of putting together a class car really appeals to me.