Where are the pre 1960 stockers?

[dahkahuna]

Paul, thats exactly the point the index is 13.45 for P/SA the 2 cars running now from my info is that they run 13.80's now I dont know if games are being played, has anyone seen or talked to Steve Hurley he sounded on this post like its a legit deal (no Games) and the car runs 13.80's. If NHRA wont reduce a factor until it runs the index like was said why the heck do we have a AHFS system in place for it only drives up the cost of racing a Stocker when a car is hit with weight the whole combnination has to be adjusted maybe a cam change, gear , and so on..........Just my 2 cents

[dahkahuna]

Bunkster, Yes their is a difference between the 205 hp 56 265 and the 180hp 55 factored 205 engines the 1956 engine is available with the larger Rochester carb thats why it is 205 hp both the Carter and the Rochester were available in 1956 splain that Lucy (NHRA) ? the Carter carbs are the same SPEC but the Rochester( Mr. Benny) is larger.

[Steve Hurley]

Currently there is only one car competing as p/sa(55chevy) in div 1. I had a friend drive Shelby's car at cecil county.

No games, nothing to hide, that's all we have.

If we need to run the index to get horsepower correction, I am out of ideas, unless I use a 283 shortblock LoL.

[KRatcliff]

Originally Posted by Steve Hurley

Currently there is only one car competing as p/sa(55chevy) in div 1. I had a friend drive Shelby's car at cecil county.

No games, nothing to hide, that's all we have.

If we need to run the index to get horsepower correction, I am out of ideas, unless I use a 283 shortblock LoL.

Actually running a 10th under the index or slower won't get a review. You have to run quicker than a 10th under, but no more than .65 under twice or .85 under once to get a review for a reduction.

[Tony Janes]

.101 Under is the correct figure

[treessavoy]

The reason you don't see any pre '60's cars racing is answered in the above pages....what are you going to race other than a '55-'57 Chevy and they aren't competitive under exisiting rules.

JimR

[Lew Silverman]

So what are the chances that NHRA will open up the Stock Car Classification Guide and add something besides pre-1960 Cadillac's and Chevrolet's? Right now that's all that's available. Think the J-2 Oldsmobile or Twin-H Power Hudson would make an interesting stocker if the horsepower factor was realistic? Or a Y-block Ford Fairlane called "Maybelline"!

Lew

[Robert Simpson]

Originally Posted by dahkahuna

Bunkster, Yes their is a difference between the 205 hp 56 265 and the 180hp 55 factored 205 engines the 1956 engine is available with the larger Rochester carb thats why it is 205 hp both the Carter and the Rochester were available in 1956 splain that Lucy (NHRA) ? the Carter carbs are the same SPEC but the Rochester( Mr. Benny) is larger.

This is true until you look at the carbs side by side and compare them, flow bench, on track etc. The 205hp on the 56 is incorrect it should be lower. The 180/205hp is incorrect. Steve H. and his daughter are very sharp and good racers if he says it runs that, then that is what it runs. The 55 has a one off intake, unlike the 283's, it has to keep the powerglide (which it should) unlike some other combos that now are allowed a 3speed autos, etc. Keep submiting your letters and making your case. If I could I would build another one. These older cars have allot of personallity and they stand out from the other year cars. It is a game and it depends on how you play it. Steve H. I will send you a PM about this.

Robert