thin ring grooves

[mnmaxwedge]

Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

Does that mean that most 8 & 9 second GT cars will run 12 or 13 inch
wheels?

J.R.

We're not talking about GT cars, or Factory Stock/Super Stock or any of those classes. Just talking about the late model cars that are allowed to run in traditional Stock Eliminator classes. Also,if we are being genuine, all of our cars must revert to the original OE horsepower ratings, none of this subtract 12% business. I admit I have a small gift on my car, I would have to add about 50lbs. From what I see most late model muscle cars would have to add about 600lbs. or so. That would seem to even things out.

[mnmaxwedge]

Didn't mean to hijack this post, I just found it a little odd that someone with a late model stock eliminator car wants older combinations to use stock piston rings when the late model cars have enjoyed a wealth of "gifts" from NHRA. Why don't they just limit Stock to 2009 and newer cars.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by mnmaxwedge

Why don't they just limit Stock to 2009 and newer cars.

Watch what you wish for, it might come true! It happened once back in the '70's.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by mnmaxwedge

Didn't mean to hijack this post, I just found it a little odd that someone with a late model stock eliminator car wants older combinations to use stock piston rings when the late model cars have enjoyed a wealth of "gifts" from NHRA. Why don't they just limit Stock to 2009 and newer cars.

Which "gifts" would you say are specific to the 2009 and newer cars?

[Pedigo Perf]

Originally Posted by GUMP

Which "gifts" would you say are specific to the 2009 and newer cars?

How about a 9" Ford rear end

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

How about a 9" Ford rear end

Ya know, I personally don't see this as an advantage. I'd much rather deal with the frictional losses of a 12 bolt or a Dana in a "Stocker".

Getting back on track here, my preference for "sealing up" a motor has always been a 5/64 groove with a good old fashioned cast iron "claimer" ring set.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

How about a 9" Ford rear end

That's the obvious one. I was against that when they made it legal for the production cars.

What else?

[J.R. Haddad]

I don't see the 9" Ford as an advantage. In fact, it might mean additional
expense for some that have put a 12 bolt carrier in to reduce the frictional losses inherent to the Ford 9".

J.R.

[mnmaxwedge]

Maybe you would rather have the 10L90 ten speed transmission in the car instead of the T200 or T350? That's what came in them didn't it. I understand the earlier versions had 8 speeds.