Trans. Rule Change For 2013

Jim Kaekel · 09-13-2012, 04:15 PM

Has anybody heard anything from a reliable source regarding the 2- to 3-speed automatic rule change for next year? Is this a new rule to just appease the Glide racers, or is NHRA basically going to allow any auto trans. regardless what year the car is? I just would like to know how far reaching this change is going to be.

james schaechter · 09-15-2012, 07:13 AM

I sure don't understand how this even got into play. Do cars that get a 3 speed get more hp? You know, like the alum heads for example? I know there will be some that say that the 3 speed isn't quicker........but they will buy 2 anyway.

Now I don't really mind too much, but how can the so called stock ss NHRA committee push this through when they won't consider a seat upgrade and some of the more reasonable requests? Heck, I remember bloody hell broke loose over seats and no one that I recall was looking for jaz or kirkey's, just a better newer OEM or equivalent.

Do we have to follow the money on this one?

P.S. Maybe I do care if we combine sticks and autos....put me down for a clutchless 5 speed as a rider on that bill before Danny quietly passes it. :-)

FINESPLINE · 09-15-2012, 12:43 PM

Tell him James, just put in the the third pedal and hang on !

Wade_Owens · 09-17-2012, 01:32 PM

Jim, according to the SRAC announcement that was posted here, it appears to be a done deal for next year.

Wade

james schaechter · 09-17-2012, 03:35 PM

Wade, you need two more gears and a clutch pedal!!

kansas stocker · 09-17-2012, 04:10 PM

Does this mean that my stick combination that is now limited to a 3 speed gets another gear?

Jeff Lee · 09-17-2012, 05:09 PM

I think that was allowed starting last year? But it may be Super Stock Only. I'm guessing that's why your seeing 55-57 Chevys running a lot faster lately. And good for them!

Geerhead55 · 09-18-2012, 12:54 AM

Gary Howe's '55 210, out here in div.6 runs the 3 speed in SS/N and I've seen it with a 4 speed in GT/L,, I'm guessing a 220hp 283 for that combo,,, cool car,, love all those carb spacers!
Danny Durham

kansas stocker · 09-18-2012, 04:29 PM

It's SS only for now unless I've missed something.

J.LISA · 09-18-2012, 05:46 PM

Stock : 2013 it will Be OK for anyone running a 3spd auto to
Run a 2spd and if you have 2spd you will be able to run a 3spd.
All this will be better defined within the 2013 rule book.

09-13-2012, 04:15 PM	#1
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Has anybody heard anything from a reliable source regarding the 2- to 3-speed automatic rule change for next year? Is this a new rule to just appease the Glide racers, or is NHRA basically going to allow any auto trans. regardless what year the car is? I just would like to know how far reaching this change is going to be. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

09-15-2012, 07:13 AM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,261 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 I sure don't understand how this even got into play. Do cars that get a 3 speed get more hp? You know, like the alum heads for example? I know there will be some that say that the 3 speed isn't quicker........but they will buy 2 anyway. Now I don't really mind too much, but how can the so called stock ss NHRA committee push this through when they won't consider a seat upgrade and some of the more reasonable requests? Heck, I remember bloody hell broke loose over seats and no one that I recall was looking for jaz or kirkey's, just a better newer OEM or equivalent. Do we have to follow the money on this one? P.S. Maybe I do care if we combine sticks and autos....put me down for a clutchless 5 speed as a rider on that bill before Danny quietly passes it. :-) __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

09-15-2012, 12:43 PM	#3
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Tell him James, just put in the the third pedal and hang on !

09-17-2012, 01:32 PM	#4
Wade_Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Jim, according to the SRAC announcement that was posted here, it appears to be a done deal for next year. Wade

09-17-2012, 03:35 PM	#5
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,261 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Wade, you need two more gears and a clutch pedal!! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

09-17-2012, 04:10 PM	#6
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 235 Likes: 479 Liked 249 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Does this mean that my stick combination that is now limited to a 3 speed gets another gear?

09-17-2012, 05:09 PM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 I think that was allowed starting last year? But it may be Super Stock Only. I'm guessing that's why your seeing 55-57 Chevys running a lot faster lately. And good for them! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-18-2012, 12:54 AM	#8
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Gary Howe's '55 210, out here in div.6 runs the 3 speed in SS/N and I've seen it with a 4 speed in GT/L,, I'm guessing a 220hp 283 for that combo,,, cool car,, love all those carb spacers! Danny Durham

09-18-2012, 04:29 PM	#9
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 235 Likes: 479 Liked 249 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 It's SS only for now unless I've missed something.

09-18-2012, 05:46 PM	#10
J.LISA Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 86 Likes: 11 Liked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trans. Rule Change For 2013 Stock : 2013 it will Be OK for anyone running a 3spd auto to Run a 2spd and if you have 2spd you will be able to run a 3spd. All this will be better defined within the 2013 rule book.