OLD Modified Corvettes

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 01:41 AM

Thanks vette man. Sometimes you feel like you're flogging a very dead horse. And Dick, that would be great, but
I know I ain't ready, and I doubt anyone else is. I have 3, count em 3, spec motors, a 289, 285, and a 322. But NOTHING ready to go nationally. Dick, all joking aside, what's your thoughts on limiting the crank to nothing knife edged, or factory castings only? Stroke not an issue. Could do like we did, and make all put a 1" plug in pan to check out crank. Also, rings> Would you limit them to .043, instead of the new $1,300 rings? Would require tear down. Just things to think about. I have a lot of ideas to try to keep the cost down. Also, when is the PRI show? Might try to get there, and talk to some of you guys. Let's be careful, and not let this die because of over confidence, and over thinking this deal.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 09:31 AM

Oh well, it's fun talking about it.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 11:26 AM

How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but
I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 04:19 PM

Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go.

Dick Butler · 12-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Randy I agree whole heartedly.
Time for more research with the ORGs.

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 07:30 PM

Fair enough. Keep me posted.

ss wannabee · 12-09-2013, 10:43 AM

How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear-
jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race?

Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick....

Got to run it by Mike B. though.....

12-08-2013, 01:41 AM	#1
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Thanks vette man. Sometimes you feel like you're flogging a very dead horse. And Dick, that would be great, but I know I ain't ready, and I doubt anyone else is. I have 3, count em 3, spec motors, a 289, 285, and a 322. But NOTHING ready to go nationally. Dick, all joking aside, what's your thoughts on limiting the crank to nothing knife edged, or factory castings only? Stroke not an issue. Could do like we did, and make all put a 1" plug in pan to check out crank. Also, rings> Would you limit them to .043, instead of the new $1,300 rings? Would require tear down. Just things to think about. I have a lot of ideas to try to keep the cost down. Also, when is the PRI show? Might try to get there, and talk to some of you guys. Let's be careful, and not let this die because of over confidence, and over thinking this deal. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-08-2013 at 01:44 AM.

12-08-2013, 09:31 AM	#2
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Oh well, it's fun talking about it. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 11:26 AM	#3
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about a list of actual racers who would actually attend. Who writes the final rules? Do I need to attend the PRI show? I think that quick is a little premature, but I damn sure will meet, or discuss with any in power to get their thoughts, and present my case. I know if NHRA, and, or IHRA don't do something to bring back some interest in local, affordable no break out racing, we are near the end of drag racing as a spectator sport. If i'm the one who is responsible for the rules, then by nature, I'll tend to see the rules only in my light. I would love to see it go, but I think we would have to present a realistic car count, and racers by nature tend to see how something plays out, before jumping in. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 04:19 PM	#4
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Also Dick, Top stock, and Top SS are already out there. I know of zero spec cars totally ready to roll. What we have to realize is, a body dumb enough to dump Modified, is probably dumb enough to never try it again. Just me thinking out loud. No one will buy the heads until they know it's a go. __________________ don,t have one

12-08-2013, 07:13 PM	#5
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy I agree whole heartedly. Time for more research with the ORGs.

12-08-2013, 07:30 PM	#6
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Fair enough. Keep me posted. __________________ don,t have one

12-09-2013, 10:43 AM	#7
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes How about a couple of prototype entries at the Class Nationals for a good 'ol "gear- jammin...wheel-standing...door-slamming" 2 out of 3 match race? Great place to showcase this idea...as you stated earlier, Dick.... Got to run it by Mike B. though.....