Where are the pre 1960 stockers?

442OLDS · 12-20-2011, 10:37 AM

Sounds like this is a bad combo for winning class,winning heads ups,and setting records.

(Welcome to my world)

Aside from that,isn't it possible to build one to run the index at the current horsepower rating?

As we are always reminded on Classracer....its just a bracket race.(Providing you can run the index)

Charley Downing · 12-20-2011, 11:16 AM

Just play the HP game it's not that hard if you can read and follow rules. The 273ci mopar combo ran -.40 something under the index twice at one national event. These were the only two runs for this half of the season.
According to the NHRA posted HP reduction rules it received a 1.25% hp reduction. End of story just like my 281ci SS combo in the first half.

Did the 1955 265ci combo run index?

The combo MUST at least run the index to be eligible for a HP reduction.

If any car makes one run over -.85 under the index that combo is ineligible for a HP reduction.

pauldilcher · 12-20-2011, 11:26 AM

Doug , I ran 13.80`s with this combo in 1971 . Set the National Record at 13.90 .

Tom Moock · 12-20-2011, 11:37 AM

Charley, it is -.85 under for one run and two runs of .65 under you go to the average`s. Tom

Tony Janes · 12-20-2011, 12:38 PM

Here is the class page from the red book with the date 1975

Mark Yacavone · 12-20-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Did the 1955 265ci combo run index?

The combo MUST at least run the index to be eligible for a HP reduction.
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Thanks, CB, I did not know that.
So, they really don't need any new cars out there?

How about when they have the Stockers factored at the Super /Stock number?

Charley Downing · 12-20-2011, 03:25 PM

Mark define new cars.

NHRA is happy as long as they have 32-65 cars per class at national events (AKA Filler for pro’s).

This past year NHRA lower the year from 1960 to 1955 in stk. How many cars from 1955-1959 ran STK this year? One maybe two, good rule change it’s really helping raise the car counts and save STK. I have nothing against these older cars. I think they are cool but facts are facts no one is going to spend $30,000 plus build a 1955 chevy for P/SA, Q/SA or R/SA

442OLDS · 12-20-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

How about when they have the Stockers factored at the Super /Stock number?

That would make another GOOD thread.

My engine is rated the SAME in Stock and Super Stock also.

Mark Faul · 12-20-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 442OLDS

That would make another GOOD thread.

My engine is rated the SAME in Stock and Super Stock also.

10 less than the factory rating. Maybe need to shut off at 1000'? LOL

442OLDS · 12-20-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Faul

10 less than the factory rating. Maybe need to shut off at 1000'? LOL

You are almost there now.5 more HP to go!

12-20-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,340 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Sounds like this is a bad combo for winning class,winning heads ups,and setting records. (Welcome to my world) Aside from that,isn't it possible to build one to run the index at the current horsepower rating? As we are always reminded on Classracer....its just a bracket race.(Providing you can run the index)

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Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 762 Likes: 16 Liked 653 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Just play the HP game it's not that hard if you can read and follow rules. The 273ci mopar combo ran -.40 something under the index twice at one national event. These were the only two runs for this half of the season. According to the NHRA posted HP reduction rules it received a 1.25% hp reduction. End of story just like my 281ci SS combo in the first half. Did the 1955 265ci combo run index? The combo MUST at least run the index to be eligible for a HP reduction. If any car makes one run over -.85 under the index that combo is ineligible for a HP reduction. __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-20-2011 at 03:38 PM.

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pauldilcher Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 425 Likes: 1 Liked 52 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Doug , I ran 13.80`s with this combo in 1971 . Set the National Record at 13.90 .

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Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Charley, it is -.85 under for one run and two runs of .65 under you go to the average`s. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

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Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 97 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Here is the class page from the red book with the date 1975 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

12-20-2011, 03:25 PM	#7
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 762 Likes: 16 Liked 653 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Mark define new cars. NHRA is happy as long as they have 32-65 cars per class at national events (AKA Filler for pro’s). This past year NHRA lower the year from 1960 to 1955 in stk. How many cars from 1955-1959 ran STK this year? One maybe two, good rule change it’s really helping raise the car counts and save STK. I have nothing against these older cars. I think they are cool but facts are facts no one is going to spend $30,000 plus build a 1955 chevy for P/SA, Q/SA or R/SA __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-20-2011 at 03:32 PM.