Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

Engine must be same year and make as car used. That means it has to have all the specs listed by NHRA for the year / make and model claimed. You can put a 1984 Ford 302 block in the '71 Maverick as long as it meets the bore / stroke specifications.

Note there is a comma separating the two thoughts.

Aftermarket NHRA accepted cylinder blocks permitted. That means if a Dart, World Products, etc., block is what you want to use it is OK only if approved by NHRA.

Use some common sense. Why would NHRA want a '71 (only) OEM block in your '71 Maverick? And then also allow an aftermarket non-OEM block?
Some factory production blocks have no external markings on them indicating what year the block was manufactured. It doesn't make sense.

Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

It is quite interesting how experienced racers can read the bible and walk away with completely different and opposing ideas of what was printed. Just shows how vague the rule book really is.

Shout out to PartsBob, see ya in Vegas next weekend ??

Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

see you there buddy!

Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

The rule book could be written for every possible issue, it would be 10" thick and still it wouldn't be read or understood by many. Case in point, Obamacare is 2000+ pages and those that wrote it and those that must follow it one year after still haven't figured it out.

If NHRA wanted you to have a 1971 casting 302 block, and nothing else, it would be clearly stated. The engine blueprint guide, the class guide & the rule book are a threesome that are used together. You can't just use one of the three and hope to accomplish something.

Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

The you should blame the 20 republican authors.
Which include Jim DeMint, Grassley, HW Bush.
They wrote it to keep insurance companies relevant and profits high for the shareholders.

Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

The Dumbocrats controlled the White House, Senate, and the House and had sole control of Obama care and they still turned out a soup sandwich of a bill. I remember Nancy Pelosi telling us the bill had to be signed, so we could all read it and see what's in it. It's such a fine POS that all the Unions are up in arms and demanding it be repealed. Dan u need to wake up.

Now back to the thread at hand, yes Maverick's make great Stocker's, now throw a Kuntz built1968 3024V with a Jerico in that thing and go run some high 9's :D

Re: Ford Maverick combo
 

Damn politics anyway :(

If I had an unlimited budget and couldnt keep my race car ADD in check, I would have a 302 Maverick on the trailer right now!

Nevermind, I brought one home :)