New guy wants to go super stock racing

[Hemiparts]

I would like to run super stock next year but the IHRA rule book is very confusing, so I thought if I put it out in front of the folks who know maybe i could get some idea as to changes that need to be made and what class I could fit in. Here's what I'm starting with :

-70 Ply Duster 3200 +/- w/ driver
-All steel body (expt fiberglass LIFTOFF 6 pack hood)
-All factory glass
-Factory dash
-415 cid 340 stroker motor
-hyd cam
-single plane hi rise intake
-stock oiling
-stock eng location
-727 w/ man rev valve body
-stock lenth rear axle with leaf springs moved in board
-factory rear wheel wells no tubs no rolled lip, only small radius on front edge of qtr panel
-28x9 slicks or 29.5x10.5 either will fit.
-12 point roll cage with halo

any help would be great i love to see the super stockers run @ Roxboro & Piedmont, and would love to get to play too!!!!

[Michael Beard]

How fast is it currently? Might take a look at Super Stock Modified. SS/BM min weight 3278#, 6.30 index...

[Bob Pagano]

Your hood my be in question but Stroker motor is out. You may go 70 over bore but must use stock stroke crank.

[Bob Pagano]

Thanks Mike forgot about Mod. bp
And you never answered my emails !

[Hemiparts]

We're woking out several bugs in the chassis set up, we've run in the 7:60's. I have access to a steel hood, would it be easier to change to a crate motor??? I've talked to the guys @ Mopar Perfm about building a crate motor like the ones they built for the round track "claimer " racers.

[Myron Piatek]

Unfortunately, the combo doesn't look competitive or legal in any Stock or SS class.

* Engine size and fiberglass hood not legal for "regular" SS.
* Current cubic inches would make it much heavier for SS/BM
* 727 trans. and hydraulic cam are big disadvantages.
* Although some combos can be made to hook on small tires, they are likely a disadvantage also.
* SS/BM indexes: 1/4 mile - 9.70, 1/8 mile - 6.30
* A legal 340 SS/JA combo, which includes a steel hood, I believe has to weigh 3,261 lbs race weight with the following indexes: 1/4 mile 11.30, 1/8 mile - 7.30.

A crate motor Stock combo has to follow the specs from the IHRA "accepted list" which includes specific 360 Commando and Magnum engines. I think it would be difficult to get an out-of-the-box crate motor to run its repective index. Spring location would have to be confirmed with IHRA tech to be on the safe side.

[BLAZER]

An ole buddy always says="Run what ya brung"

[BLAZER]

Originally Posted by 1664SSJA

Well, if your old buddy techs in this guys division that might work....
otherwise........
don't think it's happenin.

I failed to mention,he always carried hundred $$ bills--go figure

[Tracy Robbins]

Chris, if you built an engine that is a corporate match like a 340 you may could fit into SS/PEA @ 3230 lbs. (9 x 340 + 170) Stock stroke and .070 max over bore. You can get by on skinny tires if your suspension is set up right. I run on 10.5 tires in SS/PCA and SS/BM. Indexes are 10.25 1/4 and 6.70 1/8. Fiberglass hood is ok in super stock production. Get that good looking mopar together and come and race w/ us!

[Ed Carpenter]

No one has mentioned yet that if you want to run SS you BETTER have $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.