Most Significant "Stocker" Technology

Ron Ortiz · 06-11-2019, 02:52 PM

The newest thing to hit is going to be an electric car. Time for NHRA to start structuring the different classes. EA/SA, EB/SA, EC/SA, ED/SA and so on.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA. I tink I saw a blue Camaro go fast but was quiet

Dan Fahey · 06-11-2019, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

The newest thing to hit is going to be an electric car. Time for NHRA to start structuring the different classes. EA/SA, EB/SA, EC/SA, ED/SA and so on.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA. I tink I saw a blue Camaro go fast but was quiet

Wonder if they will be required to use NHRA Certified Fuels for the Battery Chargers ?

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lorenr · 06-11-2019, 03:42 PM

From my observations watching stockers leaving the starting line, it has a lot to do with rear suspensions. I'll go with Cal Tracs and similar devices.

oldskool · 06-11-2019, 07:54 PM

Many of the things mentioned here have made many of the old Musclecars 2 seconds quicker than when I first raced Stock.

For the engine, the unlimited cam duration & spring pressures have obviously allowed much higher rpm & hp. The approved forged pistons & rods, & even aftermarket blocks, have allowed many engine combos to run 8000 rpm plus, & live. Don't know how many of the longer stroke engines could do that back in the old days.

The lighter legal auto trans have also lowered ET's some.

I also agree that the Cal Trac type bars have made the leaf spring cars quicker. Many of the 10 sec Stockers now need wheelie bars to help control the launch. So, when you know you're hooked to the track, you can then obviously make other changes that will lower ET.

I'm obviously no expert. These are just casual observations, comparing what I saw in the '70's, to what I see today.

Steve Stasko · 06-11-2019, 08:22 PM

Somebody forgot to tell Gene Jordan and Joe Santangelo that they need Cal-Tracs...

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCP...r2019#indextop

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCP...r2019#indextop

oldskool · 06-11-2019, 09:06 PM

Yeah, some guys can run quick without traction bars or soft compound tires.

https://www.fastdrags.com/

Duane Eiskant II · 06-11-2019, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

Somebody forgot to tell Gene Jordan and Joe Santangelo that they need Cal-Tracs...

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCP...r2019#indextop

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCP...r2019#indextop

Ironically both cars were originally owned and set up by Kenny Koonce.

06-11-2019, 02:52 PM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Most Significant "Stocker" Technology The newest thing to hit is going to be an electric car. Time for NHRA to start structuring the different classes. EA/SA, EB/SA, EC/SA, ED/SA and so on. Ron Ortiz U/SA. I tink I saw a blue Camaro go fast but was quiet __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

06-11-2019, 03:42 PM	#3
lorenr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 48 Likes: 259 Liked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Most Significant "Stocker" Technology From my observations watching stockers leaving the starting line, it has a lot to do with rear suspensions. I'll go with Cal Tracs and similar devices.

06-11-2019, 07:54 PM	#4
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Most Significant "Stocker" Technology Many of the things mentioned here have made many of the old Musclecars 2 seconds quicker than when I first raced Stock. For the engine, the unlimited cam duration & spring pressures have obviously allowed much higher rpm & hp. The approved forged pistons & rods, & even aftermarket blocks, have allowed many engine combos to run 8000 rpm plus, & live. Don't know how many of the longer stroke engines could do that back in the old days. The lighter legal auto trans have also lowered ET's some. I also agree that the Cal Trac type bars have made the leaf spring cars quicker. Many of the 10 sec Stockers now need wheelie bars to help control the launch. So, when you know you're hooked to the track, you can then obviously make other changes that will lower ET. I'm obviously no expert. These are just casual observations, comparing what I saw in the '70's, to what I see today.

06-11-2019, 08:22 PM	#5
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Most Significant "Stocker" Technology Somebody forgot to tell Gene Jordan and Joe Santangelo that they need Cal-Tracs... https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCP...r2019#indextop https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCP...r2019#indextop

06-11-2019, 09:06 PM	#6
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Most Significant "Stocker" Technology Yeah, some guys can run quick without traction bars or soft compound tires. https://www.fastdrags.com/