Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? - Page 2

SSDiv6 · 08-20-2008, 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=Travis Miller;79783]The others in teardown were GT/JA Michael Volkman, SS/AM Paul Ricci, SS/AM Jeff Tripp, SS/AM Brad Plourd, and SS/BM Jay Higgins. Everyone including the modifieds had to pull a head and all passed.[QUOTE]

Travis...could you explain the reasoning and purpose of pulling a cylinder head in a Modified Class engine?

Chad Rhodes · 08-20-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by seb

The same in Div.4

???

Travis Miller · 08-20-2008, 04:02 PM

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SSDiv6 · 08-20-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Miller

Reasons for pulling a cylinder head of a Modified class engine.
1. To measure the bore and stroke in order to calculate the cubic inch
2. To measure the bore center spacing dimension.

Page 168 (Section 10F - Modified) of the 2008 NHRA rulebook under ENGINE, 4th sentence reads: "OEM bore center spacing mandatory."

There are even Comp classes where OEM bore center spacing applies. Many other classes have a ruling on bore center spacing dimensions including Pro Stock, Funnycar, and Top Fuel. Those dimensions are measured with the cylinder head removed.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

So...do you guys gave up on pumping the engine for CID measurement? Do not get me wrong, I am not being a critic; I like your new approach. Will there be any enforcement for those using the Aurora block, GM P/N 24502650? (a.k.a. Pro Stock Truck Class block - 8.1" Deck and requires an adapter for its use with a GM pattern bellhousing)

Travis Miller · 08-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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Jeff Lee · 08-21-2008, 04:57 PM

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Last edited by Travis Miller; Today at 09:05 AM. Reason: repremanded

Geez...hope they wern't too hard on you!

Jack McCarthy · 08-21-2008, 05:12 PM

poor travis...

just trying to do his job... and explain to the CUSTOMERS what and why goes on in tech and SHAZAAM his nuts are in the nutcracker again, and his keyboard belongs to his bosses...

travis (and a few others) really try to do thier job, be fair and follow the rulebook... however he is continually overridden by the powers to be...

i wonder if he will even bother to throw out anyone at indy... he is about 2 for 7 last 2-3 years

jack mccarthy

p.s. wasnt there a thread on here about censorship ???

CycloneFE · 08-21-2008, 05:39 PM

I would hate to be the "admin" and have to go to the barn at Indy and Travis be there.

SSDiv6 · 08-21-2008, 05:48 PM

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I would hate to be the "admin" and have to go to the barn at Indy and Travis be there.

You guys are quick to jump the gun. Who said or how do you know he was reprimanded by the Administrator of this site? He could had been reprimanded by his management at NHRA.

Bub Whitaker · 08-21-2008, 06:45 PM

Last edited by Travis Miller; Today at 09:05 AM. Reason: repremanded
Dear Nhra... oh never mind

08-20-2008, 03:09 PM	#11
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,581 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? [QUOTE=Travis Miller;79783]The others in teardown were GT/JA Michael Volkman, SS/AM Paul Ricci, SS/AM Jeff Tripp, SS/AM Brad Plourd, and SS/BM Jay Higgins. Everyone including the modifieds had to pull a head and all passed.[QUOTE] Travis...could you explain the reasoning and purpose of pulling a cylinder head in a Modified Class engine?

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Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA. DQ'D ? Text removed by Travis Miller Last edited by Travis Miller; 08-21-2008 at 12:04 PM. Reason: repremanded

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Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? Text removed by Travis Miller Last edited by Travis Miller; 08-21-2008 at 12:05 PM. Reason: repremanded

08-21-2008, 05:12 PM	#17
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 476 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? poor travis... just trying to do his job... and explain to the CUSTOMERS what and why goes on in tech and SHAZAAM his nuts are in the nutcracker again, and his keyboard belongs to his bosses... travis (and a few others) really try to do thier job, be fair and follow the rulebook... however he is continually overridden by the powers to be... i wonder if he will even bother to throw out anyone at indy... he is about 2 for 7 last 2-3 years jack mccarthy p.s. wasnt there a thread on here about censorship ??? __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

08-21-2008, 05:39 PM	#18
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? I would hate to be the "admin" and have to go to the barn at Indy and Travis be there.

08-21-2008, 06:45 PM	#20
Bub Whitaker Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 222 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Doug Linke GT/MA DQ'D ? Last edited by Travis Miller; Today at 09:05 AM. Reason: repremanded Dear Nhra... oh never mind