superstock hemi heads

SSDA Hemi · 11-25-2012, 06:45 PM

Joe, yes I know that. I was hoping this thread died initially because this subject is something that needs to be settled behind closed doors with key people and not out in a public forum. I hope I'm wrong here and as I've stated, I'd rather find a solution for ALL than point fingers.

Chuck, I hope it rains down there and snows up here and the roads are impassible, LOL. I predict it could be ugly and am glad I'll be up north here!!

And, FJ, I was thinking your first post was stirring the pot. I realized since that you are not involved. I meant no disrespect to you and consider your chassis skills among the greatest out there.

Crew Chief · 11-26-2012, 11:35 AM

Aren't the valve cover bolt holes on a Hemi to the inside of the gasket rail? Here's a picture on the following website to show what I am talking about.

http://www.dvorakmachine.com/HemiRockerStands.shtml

If that is the case, then the entire gasket rail would be totally cut off on the intake side to reach the valve cover bolt holes. I can see where that would be an issue when someone building hemi heads cuts the head back far enough to remove the gasket rail and the valve cover gasket has to be seated to the intake manifold or to an added spacer. That is just flat wrong and any head modified like that should be DQ'd.

Hemi Moose · 11-27-2012, 01:52 AM

Stocker 2 · 11-27-2012, 08:13 AM

Until I saw the picture of the position of the VC bolts I could not understand what all the fuss was about. Now I can agree with those who want the heads disqualified.

NHRA needs to enforce the rule.

Hemi Moose · 01-12-2013, 12:35 AM

Just wondering, so has this issue been settled yet...

Chuck Comella · 01-12-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

Just wondering, so has this issue been settled yet...

I talked to Bruce yesterday,he said he would make final decision Monday (Jan 14) Chuck

Chuck Comella · 01-12-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieFroggie

Don't you mean Glen and Danny would make the call?

He said that there would be 4or 5 guys involved in the final decision

FINESPLINE · 01-17-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Comella

I talked to Bruce yesterday,he said he would make final decision Monday (Jan 14) Chuck

Has anybody heard the final decision on the superstock cylinder head fiasco ?

Dana Fitzpatrick · 01-17-2013, 10:50 PM

CW posted the latest news on Moparts.559,559M,559M-1 heads will be allowed to break thru at the intake flange surface,but the hole at the top(v/c gasket surface) must remain intact and in stock location.Heads already milled into the bolt hole need to be replaced. Check his post on Moparts to be sure I got it correct.

jmcarter · 01-18-2013, 07:56 AM

Here's the link to the Moparts post Dana referenced....

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...0&fpart=2&vc=1

11-25-2012, 06:45 PM	#1
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: superstock hemi heads Joe, yes I know that. I was hoping this thread died initially because this subject is something that needs to be settled behind closed doors with key people and not out in a public forum. I hope I'm wrong here and as I've stated, I'd rather find a solution for ALL than point fingers. Chuck, I hope it rains down there and snows up here and the roads are impassible, LOL. I predict it could be ugly and am glad I'll be up north here!! And, FJ, I was thinking your first post was stirring the pot. I realized since that you are not involved. I meant no disrespect to you and consider your chassis skills among the greatest out there.

11-26-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
Crew Chief Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 184 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: superstock hemi heads Aren't the valve cover bolt holes on a Hemi to the inside of the gasket rail? Here's a picture on the following website to show what I am talking about. http://www.dvorakmachine.com/HemiRockerStands.shtml If that is the case, then the entire gasket rail would be totally cut off on the intake side to reach the valve cover bolt holes. I can see where that would be an issue when someone building hemi heads cuts the head back far enough to remove the gasket rail and the valve cover gasket has to be seated to the intake manifold or to an added spacer. That is just flat wrong and any head modified like that should be DQ'd.

11-27-2012, 01:52 AM	#3
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: superstock hemi heads

11-27-2012, 08:13 AM	#4
Stocker 2 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 137 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: superstock hemi heads Until I saw the picture of the position of the VC bolts I could not understand what all the fuss was about. Now I can agree with those who want the heads disqualified. NHRA needs to enforce the rule.

01-12-2013, 12:35 AM	#5
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: superstock hemi heads Just wondering, so has this issue been settled yet...

01-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#9
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: superstock hemi heads CW posted the latest news on Moparts.559,559M,559M-1 heads will be allowed to break thru at the intake flange surface,but the hole at the top(v/c gasket surface) must remain intact and in stock location.Heads already milled into the bolt hole need to be replaced. Check his post on Moparts to be sure I got it correct.

01-18-2013, 07:56 AM	#10
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,302 Likes: 2,398 Liked 3,202 Times in 977 Posts	Re: superstock hemi heads Here's the link to the Moparts post Dana referenced.... http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...0&fpart=2&vc=1 __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table