New guy wants to go super stock racing

Myron Piatek · 08-07-2008, 04:36 PM

Unfortunately, the combo doesn't look competitive or legal in any Stock or SS class.

* Engine size and fiberglass hood not legal for "regular" SS.
* Current cubic inches would make it much heavier for SS/BM
* 727 trans. and hydraulic cam are big disadvantages.
* Although some combos can be made to hook on small tires, they are likely a disadvantage also.
* SS/BM indexes: 1/4 mile - 9.70, 1/8 mile - 6.30
* A legal 340 SS/JA combo, which includes a steel hood, I believe has to weigh 3,261 lbs race weight with the following indexes: 1/4 mile 11.30, 1/8 mile - 7.30.

A crate motor Stock combo has to follow the specs from the IHRA "accepted list" which includes specific 360 Commando and Magnum engines. I think it would be difficult to get an out-of-the-box crate motor to run its repective index. Spring location would have to be confirmed with IHRA tech to be on the safe side.

08-07-2008, 04:36 PM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: New guy wants to go super stock racing Unfortunately, the combo doesn't look competitive or legal in any Stock or SS class. * Engine size and fiberglass hood not legal for "regular" SS. * Current cubic inches would make it much heavier for SS/BM * 727 trans. and hydraulic cam are big disadvantages. * Although some combos can be made to hook on small tires, they are likely a disadvantage also. * SS/BM indexes: 1/4 mile - 9.70, 1/8 mile - 6.30 * A legal 340 SS/JA combo, which includes a steel hood, I believe has to weigh 3,261 lbs race weight with the following indexes: 1/4 mile 11.30, 1/8 mile - 7.30. A crate motor Stock combo has to follow the specs from the IHRA "accepted list" which includes specific 360 Commando and Magnum engines. I think it would be difficult to get an out-of-the-box crate motor to run its repective index. Spring location would have to be confirmed with IHRA tech to be on the safe side. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing Last edited by Myron Piatek; 08-07-2008 at 04:42 PM.