Why Does Al Cordas COPO Run B/SA instead of FS Class

HR9121 · 08-26-2018, 08:11 PM

That is correct, it's an actual Camaro with a vin number that could be purchased off the car lot as is Marion Stephenson's. They are not COPO's.

Larry Hill · 08-26-2018, 10:22 PM

I think its the same engine as a 14 COPO 376 only better specs and lower hp than the 14 COPO. All that seems fair?

Al being Al, my guess is that he will being in Earlville this weekend. Big return on small investment if he wins, and no teardown.

Billy Nees · 08-27-2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I think its the same engine as a 14 COPO 376 only better specs and lower hp than the 14 COPO. All that seems fair?

About as fair as some of the Non-Drag Pack Challengers.
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Jim Bailey · 08-27-2018, 08:58 AM

Factory Built Drag Pak's, Copo's, and Cobra Jet's can be converted to run traditional stock eliminator classes, (not the FS classes), provided there's an approved showroom engine combo for the year that they represent. This means the Drag Pak, Copo, or Cobra Jet, must have the correct sheet metal for the year they're claiming. It's been this way for several years! And no they don't have vin numbers. As Billy said, welcome to the new stock eliminator. You'll see more and more of these factory race cars in classes AA through V stock as more and more showroom engine combos are approved. Still waiting to see the first EcoBoost Cobra Jet !!

dartman · 08-27-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Factory Built Drag Pak's, Copo's, and Cobra Jet's can be converted to run traditional stock eliminator classes, (not the FS classes), provided there's an approved showroom engine combo for the year that they represent. This means the Drag Pak, Copo, or Cobra Jet, must have the correct sheet metal for the year they're claiming. It's been this way for several years! And no they don't have vin numbers. As Billy said, welcome to the new stock eliminator. You'll see more and more of these factory race cars in classes AA through V stock as more and more showroom engine combos are approved. Still waiting to see the first EcoBoost Cobra Jet !!

I has told by tech that factory stock drag pak's couldn't race has a traditional because the front suspension and steering is not the same production car.

DonatoEng · 08-27-2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dartman

I has told by tech that factory stock drag pak's couldn't race has a traditional because the front suspension and steering is not the same production car.

Drag Pak's have production Challenger front suspension and the only difference in the steering is the manual rack instead of power. They will have to run the production hood and lights to match the year claimed.

ALMACK · 08-28-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Factory Built Drag Pak's, Copo's, and Cobra Jet's can be converted to run traditional stock eliminator classes, (not the FS classes), provided there's an approved showroom engine combo for the year that they represent. This means the Drag Pak, Copo, or Cobra Jet, must have the correct sheet metal for the year they're claiming. It's been this way for several years! And no they don't have vin numbers. As Billy said, welcome to the new stock eliminator. You'll see more and more of these factory race cars in classes AA through V stock as more and more showroom engine combos are approved. Still waiting to see the first EcoBoost Cobra Jet !!

My guess is that tech will be questioning the width of the rear end of a 2016 CJ vs. a 2015 EB Mustang if someone shows up with a former CJ turned into a EB look alike.

The CJ is much narrower ( backing plate to backing plate...so to speak) than a EB

GUMP · 08-28-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

My guess is that tech will be questioning the width of the rear end of a 2016 CJ vs. a 2015 EB Mustang if someone shows up with a former CJ turned into a EB look alike.

The CJ is much narrower ( backing plate to backing plate...so to speak) than a EB

The CJ/Drag Pak/COPO IRS replacement spec. is legal. I think that the late model Corvettes were the first to get a "pass" on the backing plate deal.

Larry Hill · 08-28-2018, 09:04 AM

^^^^^^ where are you it's Indy?

LDFJR · 08-27-2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I think its the same engine as a 14 COPO 376 only better specs and lower hp than the 14 COPO. All that seems fair?

Al being Al, my guess is that he will being in Earlville this weekend. Big return on small investment if he wins, and no teardown.

Larry, there was no 376 in 2014..

08-26-2018, 08:11 PM	#1
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Why Does Al Cordas COPO Run B/SA instead of FS Class That is correct, it's an actual Camaro with a vin number that could be purchased off the car lot as is Marion Stephenson's. They are not COPO's. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

08-26-2018, 10:22 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,721 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: Why Does Al Cordas COPO Run B/SA instead of FS Class I think its the same engine as a 14 COPO 376 only better specs and lower hp than the 14 COPO. All that seems fair? Al being Al, my guess is that he will being in Earlville this weekend. Big return on small investment if he wins, and no teardown. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-27-2018, 08:58 AM	#4
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Why Does Al Cordas COPO Run B/SA instead of FS Class Factory Built Drag Pak's, Copo's, and Cobra Jet's can be converted to run traditional stock eliminator classes, (not the FS classes), provided there's an approved showroom engine combo for the year that they represent. This means the Drag Pak, Copo, or Cobra Jet, must have the correct sheet metal for the year they're claiming. It's been this way for several years! And no they don't have vin numbers. As Billy said, welcome to the new stock eliminator. You'll see more and more of these factory race cars in classes AA through V stock as more and more showroom engine combos are approved. Still waiting to see the first EcoBoost Cobra Jet !!

08-28-2018, 09:04 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,721 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: Why Does Al Cordas COPO Run B/SA instead of FS Class ^^^^^^ where are you it's Indy? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817