Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? - Page 2

Jeff Lee · 05-07-2010, 06:49 PM

Evan Smith DID have an aluminum center section, it was brought to his attention it was not allowed and he took it out...as I understand it. That was quite awhile ago.

Ed Fernandez · 05-07-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John Kelley

How does Evan Smith get away with using an aluminum third member in his Mustang ?I'm just curious as I can't read that into how the rulebook is written. Spools & aftermarket axles are mentioned but not third members.
Do the CJ's use an aluminun third member perhaps ?

For a guy who doesn't race at all you certainly are up and not afraid to criticise S/SS
cars and rules.Go and get a part time job as a greeter in Walmart.You can stand there at the entrance way and tell the other old geezers their zipper is open or they're wearing mismatched socks.And use your spell check,it's aluminum not aluminun.

NewHemi · 05-07-2010, 08:12 PM

As has already been said, No.

Not in Stock.

We kidded about painting it black, and using one, but we were only kidding.

As to those who are still upset about the new cars, all I can say is try to get over it because there are more coming down the line all of the time.

David
The New Hemi Guy

hemidup · 05-07-2010, 08:22 PM

I was advised to cheat and put one in and paint it black as well as a black painted aluminum driveshaft loop. I was told, "don't worry, tech won't check that"... lol. A hand built Dana 60 now resides in the back of the car.

Ed Fernandez · 05-07-2010, 08:41 PM

A magnet and a stick about 3' long is all tech needs to stop any shenanigans.

hemidup · 05-08-2010, 03:33 AM

Ed, since building this car, I've had more helpful tips on how to cheat than legal and helpful information than you could imagine. If our DP can't be legalIy competitive, it'll just turn out to be another quick bracket car. Then we could actually build a motor the way we want and make some power. I still would like to know what we would get for an offered $8,000 valve job?...plus we would have to send them our intake manifold and pay shipping both ways. Things that make you go, Hmmmm?

dartman · 05-08-2010, 06:49 AM

On page 60 of the IHRA it say"Rear end must retain corporate relationship,however it may be upgraded"then go on about axles,spool,and more.wouldn't change to a aluminum 8 3/4 center section be a upgrade?.it has a dodge part #.

Dan Wilson · 05-08-2010, 10:19 AM

A Challenger comes with a aluminum center section in all the street cars. Put one on a lift just for grins.
Dan

Peter Ash · 05-08-2010, 10:41 AM

DartMan

"P" parts are not original or conventional!

Dan Wilson

We are aware of the aluminum center section in the street Challengers. Thank you. In the rulebook, the words original and conventional, in context, keep coming back though.

dartman · 05-08-2010, 12:09 PM

So putting some billet alunminum caps in is also not legal in Stock?

05-07-2010, 06:49 PM	#11
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? Evan Smith DID have an aluminum center section, it was brought to his attention it was not allowed and he took it out...as I understand it. That was quite awhile ago. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

05-07-2010, 08:12 PM	#13
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? As has already been said, No. Not in Stock. We kidded about painting it black, and using one, but we were only kidding. As to those who are still upset about the new cars, all I can say is try to get over it because there are more coming down the line all of the time. David The New Hemi Guy

05-07-2010, 08:22 PM	#14
hemidup Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 409 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? I was advised to cheat and put one in and paint it black as well as a black painted aluminum driveshaft loop. I was told, "don't worry, tech won't check that"... lol. A hand built Dana 60 now resides in the back of the car. __________________ Jerry Williams NSS/A, E/S, PRO E.T. And the "Grandaddy" of Gen III Hemi Performance...The fire inside me still burn's.

05-07-2010, 08:41 PM	#15
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? A magnet and a stick about 3' long is all tech needs to stop any shenanigans. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

05-08-2010, 03:33 AM	#16
hemidup Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 409 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? Ed, since building this car, I've had more helpful tips on how to cheat than legal and helpful information than you could imagine. If our DP can't be legalIy competitive, it'll just turn out to be another quick bracket car. Then we could actually build a motor the way we want and make some power. I still would like to know what we would get for an offered $8,000 valve job?...plus we would have to send them our intake manifold and pay shipping both ways. Things that make you go, Hmmmm? __________________ Jerry Williams NSS/A, E/S, PRO E.T. And the "Grandaddy" of Gen III Hemi Performance...The fire inside me still burn's.

05-08-2010, 06:49 AM	#17
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 158 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? On page 60 of the IHRA it say"Rear end must retain corporate relationship,however it may be upgraded"then go on about axles,spool,and more.wouldn't change to a aluminum 8 3/4 center section be a upgrade?.it has a dodge part #. __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay Last edited by dartman; 05-08-2010 at 12:00 PM.

05-08-2010, 10:19 AM	#18
Dan Wilson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? A Challenger comes with a aluminum center section in all the street cars. Put one on a lift just for grins. Dan __________________ Dan Wilson, STK3171, K/SA

05-08-2010, 10:41 AM	#19
Peter Ash Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 262 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? DartMan "P" parts are not original or conventional! Dan Wilson We are aware of the aluminum center section in the street Challengers. Thank you. In the rulebook, the words original and conventional, in context, keep coming back though. Last edited by Peter Ash; 05-08-2010 at 11:07 AM.

05-08-2010, 12:09 PM	#20
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 158 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Challenger DP owners: aluminum 8 3/4 center section legal in Stock? So putting some billet alunminum caps in is also not legal in Stock? __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay