You've come a long way baby!

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

We've come a long way in Stock/Super Stock since the inception of these classes. In the context of "Top Ten" lists, what would be your line-up of the most significant aftermarket parts or technology upgrades that have contributed to our sport?

( Please limit list items to aftermarket stuff, not OE available advancements like FI, turbos, supercharging etc. )

I'll start it off:.....in no particular order.

1. Data acquisition
2. Coatings...all types
3. Radial slicks
4. Aftermarket brakes
5. "Trick" lifters
6. Converter tech
7. Aftermarket manual trans.
8. Cal Tracs suspension
9. 2-step devices
10. Fuel cells

1) Bogus cylinder heads and intake manifolds on stockers (Porting, acid etching, media blasting).
2) NHRA "Enhancements"
3) Chev. rod bearing jurnals on other brand stockers.
4) $100,000+ stockers
5) lack of tear downs at events
6) lack of rule enforcement during any tear downs performed.
7) The AHFS way of factoring much needed HP factors
8) $6000+ auto transmissions to pick up a tenth to stay competative
9) Under rated "NEW" FI and Blown FI cars in stock.
10) "Bracket" race mentality of todays racer during a race.