Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks?

cutta · 09-26-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jmantle

NHRA has stated they don't want to create any more classes but I can't see a problem with lowering the starting point providing that doesn't affect a bunch of cars at the other end of the spectrum. I've also had requests to remove the V8 only stipulation. Does anyone see a problem running a V10 or even a V6 if it fits the class and the engine is recognised in the guide as an accepted S/SS combo?

I like your thinking.

Bob Sherwood · 09-26-2014, 10:15 PM

I believe this is something that NHRA has to do!! The 8# weight break is from 30 plus years ago when GT cars began as rear wheel drive.(a big thanks to Don) IF NHRA can rollout a new weight break for the new factory cars when they get too much horsepower (both stock and SS), I think they should bring GT into this century!! Why not give GT the chance to also use the latest technology ?

SStockDart · 09-26-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Sherwood

I believe this is something that NHRA has to do!! The 8# weight break is from 30 plus years ago when GT cars began as rear wheel drive.(a big thanks to Don) IF NHRA can rollout a new weight break for the new factory cars when they get too much horsepower (both stock and SS), I think they should bring GT into this century!! Why not give GT the chance to also use the latest technology ?

Absolutely agree..

Don Kennedy · 09-27-2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Sherwood

I believe this is something that NHRA has to do!! The 8# weight break is from 30 plus years ago when GT cars began as rear wheel drive.(a big thanks to Don) IF NHRA can rollout a new weight break for the new factory cars when they get too much horsepower (both stock and SS), I think they should bring GT into this century!! Why not give GT the chance to also use the latest technology ?

I think it is time to expand the GT classes to accommodate the new engines coming out

Bob Mulry · 09-27-2014, 01:52 AM

Isn't this exactly the opposite of the NHRA vision of the future.............

New car bodies in GT with OLD MUSCLECAR Horsepower...........

Now we can have old cars bodies in GT with new engine horsepower.....

My, my how times have changed.....

Bob

SS 230 · 09-27-2014, 08:29 AM

The only thing this will accomplish now would be that all the new cars will run GT instead of SS to save their combo from getting horsepower. Just as several do now with the 3 tenths harder index!

Jeff Teuton · 09-27-2014, 08:42 AM

Or SS230 someone could take a 68 Cuda AH body and install a new 426 hemi in it for GT/BB, or everyone's favorite a 69 Camaro with the new 427 Chevy in a class lower GT/CC. New tech, the parts, new adventure.

SS 230 · 09-27-2014, 03:38 PM

Yes while I understand the concept, it's just my opinion that the changing of classes to avoid horsepower hits would happen more than old cars and new motors. Having said that it would give the older cars another class to go to to avoid heads up!
Gary Norman

John E McLeod · 09-27-2014, 03:43 PM

The person that already has a fwd gt car but wants to run the more current engines this needs to happen. Right now you have to go modified in order to go faster equals more money and less durability.Who do we have to call to get this done? John

09-26-2014, 10:15 PM	#2
Bob Sherwood Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 153 Likes: 70 Liked 388 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? I believe this is something that NHRA has to do!! The 8# weight break is from 30 plus years ago when GT cars began as rear wheel drive.(a big thanks to Don) IF NHRA can rollout a new weight break for the new factory cars when they get too much horsepower (both stock and SS), I think they should bring GT into this century!! Why not give GT the chance to also use the latest technology ?

09-27-2014, 01:52 AM	#5
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? Isn't this exactly the opposite of the NHRA vision of the future............. New car bodies in GT with OLD MUSCLECAR Horsepower........... Now we can have old cars bodies in GT with new engine horsepower..... My, my how times have changed..... Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

09-27-2014, 08:29 AM	#6
SS 230 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? The only thing this will accomplish now would be that all the new cars will run GT instead of SS to save their combo from getting horsepower. Just as several do now with the 3 tenths harder index!

09-27-2014, 08:42 AM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? Or SS230 someone could take a 68 Cuda AH body and install a new 426 hemi in it for GT/BB, or everyone's favorite a 69 Camaro with the new 427 Chevy in a class lower GT/CC. New tech, the parts, new adventure. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

09-27-2014, 03:38 PM	#8
SS 230 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? Yes while I understand the concept, it's just my opinion that the changing of classes to avoid horsepower hits would happen more than old cars and new motors. Having said that it would give the older cars another class to go to to avoid heads up! Gary Norman Last edited by SS 230; 09-27-2014 at 07:41 PM.

09-27-2014, 03:43 PM	#9
John E McLeod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 71 Likes: 25 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lowering the Super Stock GT class weight breaks? The person that already has a fwd gt car but wants to run the more current engines this needs to happen. Right now you have to go modified in order to go faster equals more money and less durability.Who do we have to call to get this done? John