Divisional at Famoso

Frank Castros · 10-14-2022, 07:19 PM

This dude received a gift from D7.

Larry Hill · 10-14-2022, 08:12 PM

GTX that is what the engine specs showed for a 64 383, Today!

Sam The Butcher · 10-14-2022, 10:52 PM

That’s a premeditated blatant cheat. One year off if it was fair. NHRA needs to take a closer look at this.

Nick Heath · 10-14-2022, 11:37 PM

This story gets worse the more I think about it.

So I can throw a COPO engine in my 89 Camaro H/SA or a CJ engine in my 92 Mustang K/S (remember there is barely any tech inspection now, correct?), and if I get caught, I can just claim ignorance and say "Sorry, I meant to enter SS in a FGT class????"

I sincerely hope there are more details we aren't hearing.

superdart · 10-15-2022, 11:54 PM

For those of you that don’t know, this car was driven and owned by his uncle, that passed away,and at that time the Intake was legal. In the last year NHRA decided to remove it from the list, Joe did not know.

Frank Castros · 10-15-2022, 01:12 PM

He's been racing that car for a few years, I presume he knows the rules and specs for that combination.

Carguy49 · 10-15-2022, 01:54 PM

First off, the car looks beautiful. I see that Joe is having trouble running the index. Didn't hit it in SS/JA and is barely under in SS/KA today.

It is, obviously a small tire car. Was it built to Stock specs or S/S specs?? There is a difference and has the car been under index in S/S before, or run as a stocker ever. Just curious.

Thanks Jared for the info that you added.

4284spd · 10-15-2022, 02:01 PM

I sure wish Warren was still doing Division races! NHRA TV SUCK's!

GTX JOHN · 10-15-2022, 03:08 PM

MY mistake = The 301 is legal at this time.
The 666 which possibly is a better intake maybe
is the one currently illegal on the 64 383.
I assume that was the problem.

The manifold rules have moved around a bit on this combo
and I am not current on it.

GTX JOHN · 10-15-2022, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

MY mistake = The 301 is legal at this time.
The 666 which possibly is a better intake maybe
is the one currently illegal on the 64 383.
I assume that was the problem.

The manifold rules have moved around a bit on this combo
and I am not current on it.

Well we just got back from the Class Final in D/SA.
While in the back behind the lanes while preparing for the
final = The two guys who were running this 64 came up to
me and got in my face and asked me, Are you that John Irving
that posted this reply to this thread. I replied in the affirmative.
He then said "Do you want to fight me". I have never met him before.
Most of you guys know I am in my Mid 70's and I am struggling just
to walk around after my last couple surgeries. These gentlemen are 1/2
my age!! I am very surprised at this situation!!

10-14-2022, 07:19 PM	#1
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,011 Likes: 2,697 Liked 2,765 Times in 978 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso This dude received a gift from D7.

10-14-2022, 08:12 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,674 Likes: 1,989 Liked 10,939 Times in 2,259 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso GTX that is what the engine specs showed for a 64 383, Today! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-14-2022, 10:52 PM	#3
Sam The Butcher Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 26 Likes: 60 Liked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso That’s a premeditated blatant cheat. One year off if it was fair. NHRA needs to take a closer look at this.

10-14-2022, 11:37 PM	#4
Nick Heath Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 362 Likes: 1,446 Liked 576 Times in 137 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso This story gets worse the more I think about it. So I can throw a COPO engine in my 89 Camaro H/SA or a CJ engine in my 92 Mustang K/S (remember there is barely any tech inspection now, correct?), and if I get caught, I can just claim ignorance and say "Sorry, I meant to enter SS in a FGT class????" I sincerely hope there are more details we aren't hearing.

10-15-2022, 11:54 PM	#5
superdart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 65 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso For those of you that don’t know, this car was driven and owned by his uncle, that passed away,and at that time the Intake was legal. In the last year NHRA decided to remove it from the list, Joe did not know.

10-15-2022, 01:12 PM	#6
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,011 Likes: 2,697 Liked 2,765 Times in 978 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso He's been racing that car for a few years, I presume he knows the rules and specs for that combination.

10-15-2022, 01:54 PM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,994 Likes: 2,583 Liked 3,020 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso First off, the car looks beautiful. I see that Joe is having trouble running the index. Didn't hit it in SS/JA and is barely under in SS/KA today. It is, obviously a small tire car. Was it built to Stock specs or S/S specs?? There is a difference and has the car been under index in S/S before, or run as a stocker ever. Just curious. Thanks Jared for the info that you added. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

10-15-2022, 02:01 PM	#8
4284spd VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 1,709 Likes: 861 Liked 4,139 Times in 950 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso I sure wish Warren was still doing Division races! NHRA TV SUCK's! __________________ Bob Smith

10-15-2022, 03:08 PM	#9
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,740 Likes: 2,827 Liked 2,505 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Divisional at Famoso MY mistake = The 301 is legal at this time. The 666 which possibly is a better intake maybe is the one currently illegal on the 64 383. I assume that was the problem. The manifold rules have moved around a bit on this combo and I am not current on it. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock