What classes will the CJ's and DP's run in IHRA?

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by greg fulk

Why not "Pure Stock" ....it is the way they came from the factory??

The Mustang would fit. but the way that the PD cars are delivered you would not be very competitive. The new complete ones may do well in pure stock.

[ALMACK]

Just thinking out loud here, but if IHRA makes the CJ cars legal in the EFI Stock classes, then wouldn't the (body only) be legal in Stock/ GT ?

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by novassdude

The Mustang would fit. but the way that the PD cars are delivered you would not be very competitive. The new complete ones may do well in pure stock.

8.0 lbs for A/PS is the top class. After the first few V-10 drag packs hit the track the HP factor will gain "weight" Its human nature to run fast. Besides the last time I wrote the rules "Pure Stock" cars were supposed to be show room avaliable and in the hands of the general public. More than 50 or 70 required. You would have to put mufflers on that V-10 monster anyway and drive the water pump off of the crank. . Does Chrysler supply the cam duration/overlap specs along with valve spring pressures for inspection purposes? Naaaaaaaaaaaaa ! Same deal for the Fords.

[Myron Piatek]

With all the talk about the new cars needing their own class, at least until they get factored correctly, IHRA can continue on the new car only AA/FI and AA/FIA classes with BB/FI, CC/FI, etc. for the rest of them with their own indexes. (Not sure if somebody suggested this format before.) I believe J/SA Mustangs were the lowest class talked about for the new cars.

[countrypuppy4865]

Myron,

Very good point. If IHRA establishes these classes now I am sure it would probably please the majority (people without Dps or CJs). This class can be listed as for '08 and newer model Fuel injected cars. The one thing about IHRA is that they actually listen to racers opinions and ideas. I would not be surprised to see IHRA adopt something like this. If IHRA truly wants to seperate the new cars they will do something like this. IHRA is looking better all the time.

Also, you have to agree with Jack's point. However, if you consistently make round and run enough races you will begin to meet up with the new cars, not to mention as more of these cars continue to pop up. Probably the main reason old cars vs Dps didn't happen that often is because there simply weren't a large number of these new cars together at multiple races.

[Chris1529]

Aren't they really "Crate Motor" cars?

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Aren't they really "Crate Motor" cars?

IHRA has to first APPROVE a crate engine to get on the accepted list. None of the so called "NEW" engines are on that list. The engines would be legal for SS/GT and possably Stock/GT.

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

IHRA has to first APPROVE a crate engine to get on the accepted list. None of the so called "NEW" engines are on that list. The engines would be legal for SS/GT and possably Stock/GT.

Stock GT....1979 and earlier engines ??

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

Stock GT....1979 and earlier engines ??

ONLY IF they drop the year rule like NHRA did in S/S. I dont think IHRA has done that YET. Maybe Danny Waters Sr. can chime in here. I havent seen the 2011 rules yet. Thats why I said POSSABLY?

[Chris1529]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Aren't they really "Crate Motor" cars?

I was really just making a joke....especially since I run a crate motor car!