AMC 66-72 optional specs removed - Page 2

Larry Hill · 04-17-2013, 09:48 PM

Put them all back to OEM spec. If you can't buy a plate for it, its a super stocker.

BRINK · 04-17-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill

The only reason that stuff got approved to start with is that the person approving it didn't have a clue.

Great post.

Christopher Stewart · 04-17-2013, 10:00 PM

Looks like Adkins is still safe.

Tom keedle · 04-18-2013, 05:35 AM

welll,looks like a bracket racing i'll be goin'

i've sold off all my "legal" carbs, and i guess i can tub it now....
oh well, i was just probably wizzin' in the wind anyway...

gee,glad i didn't give NHRA any money yet

btw, checked engine specs for 67 amc and theres NO casting numbers for any acceptable intakes...

ss wannabee · 04-18-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Put them all back to OEM spec. If you can't buy a plate for it, its a super stocker.

Is this a return to originality? If so...better hold on to your Powerglides...early guys...your 3-speed stick trans...

and Randall...your White Cast Four Barrells!

Jim Kaekel · 04-18-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Put them all back to OEM spec. If you can't buy a plate for it, its a super stocker.

I agree 100%. Mine's got over 120,000 hard, Michigan miles on the odometer.

Mark Yacavone · 04-18-2013, 04:24 PM

I don't want to get into a discussion as to whether these particular items are bogus or not,
but I have a feeling this is not the end of this discussion.
You would think NHRA would know that you can't just add parts or classes ,and then take them away, causing a monetary setback for a group of racers.
You would think they would know something about legal precedent by now.
I think this is a dangerous road for NHRA to go down, that could have repercussions towards other non-assembly line parts...or whole cars , for that matter.

SSDiv6 · 04-18-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I don't want to get into a discussion as to whether these particular items are bogus or not,
but I have a feeling this is not the end of this discussion.
You would think NHRA would know that you can't just add parts or classes ,and then take them away, causing monetary a setback for a group of racers.
You would think they would know something about legal precedent by now.
I think this is a dangerous road for NHRA to go down, that could have repercussions towards other non-assembly line parts...or whole cars , for that matter.

Well said Mark!
Especially if the data was submitted by the manufacturer and not a racer.

Tom keedle · 04-18-2013, 06:14 PM

here's something to throw out there...HAS anybody ran the R4B w/casting numbers (not cheap...welll, maybe NOW they are) and 780 holley on anything yet?

'nuther one, has anybody ran a Quickfuel "gage" carb yet? legal (or at least was) replacement?

Have they been pulled from the engine specs yet FOR OTHER MAKES AND MODELS?

so far this has cost me a grand and i haven't been to the track yet....oh well ,where's my shoe polish at?

anybody think this'll get overturned, i got some amc stock for ya...

Lambertcars · 04-18-2013, 07:42 PM

This has been going on for 5-6 years, The first time i saw a 1969 AMX 290 CI with a 780 Holley carb in Super Stock I knew that was not correct. Also the HP on the 290-390 engines have been reduced by a whopping 20 hp. I also know that the 68-69 combos had AFB carb and the others I think were motorcraft. Many years ago when I raced a 69 390 AMX it ran ok with a AFB but it would fly with a 780 Holley.

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Christopher Stewart Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, Tenn Posts: 83 Likes: 99 Liked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Re: AMC 66-72 optional specs removed Looks like Adkins is still safe.

04-18-2013, 05:35 AM	#14
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: AMC 66-72 optional specs removed welll,looks like a bracket racing i'll be goin' i've sold off all my "legal" carbs, and i guess i can tub it now.... oh well, i was just probably wizzin' in the wind anyway... gee,glad i didn't give NHRA any money yet btw, checked engine specs for 67 amc and theres NO casting numbers for any acceptable intakes... __________________ without losers,winning means nothing. Last edited by Tom keedle; 04-18-2013 at 05:50 AM.

04-18-2013, 04:24 PM	#17
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,794 Likes: 2,884 Liked 5,087 Times in 1,938 Posts	Re: AMC 66-72 optional specs removed I don't want to get into a discussion as to whether these particular items are bogus or not, but I have a feeling this is not the end of this discussion. You would think NHRA would know that you can't just add parts or classes ,and then take them away, causing a monetary setback for a group of racers. You would think they would know something about legal precedent by now. I think this is a dangerous road for NHRA to go down, that could have repercussions towards other non-assembly line parts...or whole cars , for that matter. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers Last edited by Mark Yacavone; 04-18-2013 at 07:18 PM.

04-18-2013, 06:14 PM	#19
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: AMC 66-72 optional specs removed here's something to throw out there...HAS anybody ran the R4B w/casting numbers (not cheap...welll, maybe NOW they are) and 780 holley on anything yet? 'nuther one, has anybody ran a Quickfuel "gage" carb yet? legal (or at least was) replacement? Have they been pulled from the engine specs yet FOR OTHER MAKES AND MODELS? so far this has cost me a grand and i haven't been to the track yet....oh well ,where's my shoe polish at? anybody think this'll get overturned, i got some amc stock for ya... __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

04-18-2013, 07:42 PM	#20
Lambertcars Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Johns Island SC Posts: 114 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: AMC 66-72 optional specs removed This has been going on for 5-6 years, The first time i saw a 1969 AMX 290 CI with a 780 Holley carb in Super Stock I knew that was not correct. Also the HP on the 290-390 engines have been reduced by a whopping 20 hp. I also know that the 68-69 combos had AFB carb and the others I think were motorcraft. Many years ago when I raced a 69 390 AMX it ran ok with a AFB but it would fly with a 780 Holley.