Chevelle Stocker Question - Page 2

DiMEC1 · 08-02-2021, 07:27 PM

Hello folks. I am new to the forum and have a couple of questions. I am a former Super Gas racer who has been out of the game a long time. I am finally in a position of semi retirement and am building a '69 Chevelle to run what looks like might be C/SA. I have been back and forth with a few emails to NHRA Tech and because of the nature of the car being an original SS 396 car and the fact that it is pristine, I don't want to change the SS configuration so I am stuck with the 396 engine. I originally thought that the 427 in B/SA might be a better option, but that is a no go for the NHRA because '69 SS cars were not available with a 427.

A couple of questions, ( and I will have many more ); What backspace wheel and tire combo would be optimal and/or fit without trimming the lip of the wheel well? And this is an original stick car and as much as it would be tons more fun with a stick shift, the auto in my experience would be a little easier on parts and more reliable. Been a very long time since I rowed gears.

Any other helpful hints you guys may have would be greatly appreciated.

08-02-2021, 07:27 PM	#1
DiMEC1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 5 Likes: 4 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Chevelle Stocker Question Hello folks. I am new to the forum and have a couple of questions. I am a former Super Gas racer who has been out of the game a long time. I am finally in a position of semi retirement and am building a '69 Chevelle to run what looks like might be C/SA. I have been back and forth with a few emails to NHRA Tech and because of the nature of the car being an original SS 396 car and the fact that it is pristine, I don't want to change the SS configuration so I am stuck with the 396 engine. I originally thought that the 427 in B/SA might be a better option, but that is a no go for the NHRA because '69 SS cars were not available with a 427. A couple of questions, ( and I will have many more ); What backspace wheel and tire combo would be optimal and/or fit without trimming the lip of the wheel well? And this is an original stick car and as much as it would be tons more fun with a stick shift, the auto in my experience would be a little easier on parts and more reliable. Been a very long time since I rowed gears. Any other helpful hints you guys may have would be greatly appreciated.