Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger - Page 6

X-TECH MAN · 03-16-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

Bruce,

Yes, stock(which includes CM),FI, Stock truck(like my dakota),stock Gt and pure stock for those who want to play for the least dough....some drive it to the track....but you do have to have the original cam, heater box, no lightweight brakes, have to run mufflers if you run headers, smaller tires..etc.

Here is the link to the rulebook.

http://www.ihra.com/competition/index.php#rulebook

Eric

In pure stock cams that check on OEM duration, over lap, and lift like the pre 1985 stocker cams are legal (if they have someone who knows how to check one...lol). Valve spring pressures must be OEM also (if they have a spring checker).

Superfan1 · 03-16-2009, 09:24 AM

The T-bolt is in the classification guide as legal for Stock eliminator. It is listed with a factor of 7.63 which makes it a natural AA car; ironically the CJ factor is 7.62. I have never seen one in Stock, but they certainly are legal for Stock eliminator.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, Ct

Bruce Noland · 03-16-2009, 09:59 AM

Bill,
I'm sure the CJ's are allowed in Stock but are they running in injected calsses?

X-TECH MAN · 03-16-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Bill,
I'm sure the CJ's are allowed in Stock but are they running in injected calsses?

Bruce.....The FI classes only go up to 8.0 lbs per HP. I would imagine the new Mustangs will be restricted to A/FI at that weight break (8.0) until such time IHRA combines the carb and FI cars together in the future?. Thus you wont have to run the new Mustangs heads up unless the "powers that be" decide to allow them to run in AA for some strange reason? The carb class goes up to 7.00. for AA (a 1 lb class) instead of 7.5 like NHRA. Then 8.0 for A on down like NHRA. That was one of the initial reasons (Higher HP cars) to allow 10 inch tires and the fact that years ago the divisional tracks lacked good prep.

Mike Carr · 03-16-2009, 10:19 AM

Bruce, I don't know too much about the modern style, centrifugal superchargers (if that's what these cars have). When NHRA still had Carb and FI classes, some turbocharged cars ran regular Stock, some ran FI, depending on what went with the turbo. Bob Shaw's 140 cid turbo Capri ran V/SA, Mark Walton's 140 turbo Mustang ran I/FI. I must have missed, if it was posted, what the engine specs were with the new Mustangs in regards to induction (besides the blower).

Tony DePillo · 03-16-2009, 11:07 AM

What the hell makes the difference, it's all just bracket racing with the correct carb(throttle body). The genie flew out of the bottle a long time ago.

junior barns · 03-16-2009, 11:32 AM

Tony

You gonna build one of these cars!!!

X-TECH MAN · 03-16-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony DePillo

What the hell makes the difference, it's all just bracket racing with the correct carb(throttle body). The genie flew out of the bottle a long time ago.

Tell that to the "DIE HARDS" and thier ego's.

bill dedman · 03-16-2009, 12:07 PM

Is it still bracket racing when you're running the same class as that blown rocket and you see him in the other lane (HEADS-UP-NO HANDICAP???)

I don't THEEEEENK SO....

Bruce Noland · 03-16-2009, 12:24 PM

Guys,
Thanks for the info.

03-16-2009, 09:24 AM	#52
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,664 Liked 2,637 Times in 440 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger The T-bolt is in the classification guide as legal for Stock eliminator. It is listed with a factor of 7.63 which makes it a natural AA car; ironically the CJ factor is 7.62. I have never seen one in Stock, but they certainly are legal for Stock eliminator. Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, Ct

03-16-2009, 09:59 AM	#53
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger Bill, I'm sure the CJ's are allowed in Stock but are they running in injected calsses? __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

03-16-2009, 10:19 AM	#55
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger Bruce, I don't know too much about the modern style, centrifugal superchargers (if that's what these cars have). When NHRA still had Carb and FI classes, some turbocharged cars ran regular Stock, some ran FI, depending on what went with the turbo. Bob Shaw's 140 cid turbo Capri ran V/SA, Mark Walton's 140 turbo Mustang ran I/FI. I must have missed, if it was posted, what the engine specs were with the new Mustangs in regards to induction (besides the blower). __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

03-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#56
Tony DePillo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger What the hell makes the difference, it's all just bracket racing with the correct carb(throttle body). The genie flew out of the bottle a long time ago.

03-16-2009, 11:32 AM	#57
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger Tony You gonna build one of these cars!!!

03-16-2009, 12:07 PM	#59
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger Is it still bracket racing when you're running the same class as that blown rocket and you see him in the other lane (HEADS-UP-NO HANDICAP???) I don't THEEEEENK SO.... __________________ Bill

03-16-2009, 12:24 PM	#60
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Spy shots - Don Garlits Challenger Guys, Thanks for the info. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK