Do you have to have correct hood - Page 3

Alan Nyhus · 11-23-2008, 11:28 AM

The further away from 'stock' that these cars are allowed to get.....the closer they are to where NHRA wants you to eventually end up. You might want to keep in mind that NHRA thought Billy Meyer had the right idea 'way back as regards the Sportsman racer.

Gettin' what you want ain't always the best thing......

Alan Nyhus · 11-23-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen & Horace Johnson

the hood was an over the counter option, that was available for any 427 Fairlane, whether it was a 2dr sedan, hardtop or a wagon!!
Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

So was the crossram 2X4 setup for the Z28's. Not sure that one would make 'er through tech, though.

Then again......

Smilin' here.

danny waters sr · 11-23-2008, 11:37 AM

Just classify by serial # and body codes .Oh , if you do there won't be a hand full of legal stockers. LOL but true ! ! !

neb5445 · 11-23-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

So was the crossram 2X4 setup for the Z28's. Not sure that one would make 'er through tech, though.

Then again......

Smilin' here.

Wasn't this a dealer installed option only?

Alan Nyhus · 11-23-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by neb5445

Wasn't this a dealer installed option only?

If you ordered a new Z28 with that option, the crossram kit actually came in the trunk and was installed by the dealer. You could also specify a set of headers...they also came in the trunk and were made by Kustom Headers in Michigan. You could also get the same stuff o.t.c. for owners to install.

But back to the hood louvers on the Camaros and Novas.......grin.

neb5445 · 11-23-2008, 07:52 PM

so the cross ram option is not legal in stock class?

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 11-23-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

So was the crossram 2X4 setup for the Z28's. Not sure that one would make 'er through tech, though.

Then again......

Smilin' here.

I know nothing about chevy's!!!!!

Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

zracer305 · 11-23-2008, 11:20 PM

It goes way deeper than this. I'm building a 3rd generation Camaro for stock and I have found that NHRA allows engine/transmission combinations that never existed in the showroom. To give you and example they allow automatics in the IROC Z's that were only available in a manual five speed. They allow cars that are carburetor that only came fuel injected from the factory. You can use any body flaring that you want or none at all it seems not to mention any hood. So, you could have a base Camaro a Berlinetta a Z-28 or an IROC Z and all are acceptable. NHRA has lost control of this and if we as racers really care about our sport, like golfers need to police ourselves. Sorry, my intent was not to hi-jack this post but, I think it goes along with it somewhere.

Michael Beard · 11-24-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Imagine that, me abusing somebody! You can put your own moral on this story.

MORAL: "The safest way to argue with Billy is through the mail."

Dick Butler · 11-24-2008, 10:45 AM

Note a SS 85 Camaro is not legal with an 82 hood and a 85 motor in a SS class. It is legal as an 82 car in GT but that would mean a harder index.
The BIG question NHRA will not address fairly is the decision to stop the 71 454 Vette from using the cold Air hood. That part is not a problem if ALL cars are policed but how could they LEAVE the HP the same at 475 when the motor in a camaro is 435? GT. Comment I got was it might become a dominant combination. HUH?

11-23-2008, 11:37 AM	#23
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do you have to have correct hood Just classify by serial # and body codes .Oh , if you do there won't be a hand full of legal stockers. LOL but true ! ! ! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

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neb5445 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do you have to have correct hood so the cross ram option is not legal in stock class?

11-23-2008, 11:20 PM	#28
zracer305 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 108 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do you have to have correct hood It goes way deeper than this. I'm building a 3rd generation Camaro for stock and I have found that NHRA allows engine/transmission combinations that never existed in the showroom. To give you and example they allow automatics in the IROC Z's that were only available in a manual five speed. They allow cars that are carburetor that only came fuel injected from the factory. You can use any body flaring that you want or none at all it seems not to mention any hood. So, you could have a base Camaro a Berlinetta a Z-28 or an IROC Z and all are acceptable. NHRA has lost control of this and if we as racers really care about our sport, like golfers need to police ourselves. Sorry, my intent was not to hi-jack this post but, I think it goes along with it somewhere.

11-24-2008, 10:45 AM	#30
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Do you have to have correct hood Note a SS 85 Camaro is not legal with an 82 hood and a 85 motor in a SS class. It is legal as an 82 car in GT but that would mean a harder index. The BIG question NHRA will not address fairly is the decision to stop the 71 454 Vette from using the cold Air hood. That part is not a problem if ALL cars are policed but how could they LEAVE the HP the same at 475 when the motor in a camaro is 435? GT. Comment I got was it might become a dominant combination. HUH? Last edited by Dick Butler; 11-24-2008 at 11:02 AM.

11-23-2008, 11:28 AM	#21
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Do you have to have correct hood The further away from 'stock' that these cars are allowed to get.....the closer they are to where NHRA wants you to eventually end up. You might want to keep in mind that NHRA thought Billy Meyer had the right idea 'way back as regards the Sportsman racer. Gettin' what you want ain't always the best thing......