Why did nhra change the cam and valve spring rule in 1985?

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

You guys are forgetting the fact that many of the current crop of racers would have trouble just getting the valve covers off. Forget about monitoring spring pressure.
Not banging on anyone in particular. That's just a fact of life.

Bad memories.... changing a rocker arm SIX times in one weekend in a Super Stocker. I knew when the owner handed me a box full of rockers and instructions on how to change them before sending me on my way that it was going to be a long weekend... LOL

But anyhoo, I agree... get that party started, Mr. Bell! I'm questioning my sanity, but for some silly reason, I've been daydreaming about building a "traditional" Stocker motor for the Volare.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Bad memories.... changing a rocker arm SIX times in one weekend in a Super Stocker. I knew when the owner handed me a box full of rockers and instructions on how to change them before sending me on my way that it was going to be a long weekend... LOL

But anyhoo, I agree... get that party started, Mr. Bell! I'm questioning my sanity, but for some silly reason, I've been daydreaming about building a "traditional" Stocker motor for the Volare.

I dont have any say so any more. Im afraid its up to the racers to decide what they want and to really push for any changes IF they see someway to reduce the cost of running over a season of racing. Even then the NHRA dosent listen very well. Get used to what you have. I see more oil downs and diapers in your future if you want to remain competitive and be one of the fast guys. .