SS/Modified Question
 

Admittedly, I know little to nothing about the SS Modified classes and am wondering about the available combinations/classes. The way I read the rulebook, an SS/AM is at 7.5 lb/ci with a 5% or 250 lb. weight reduction for an automatic transmission. Is that a correct interpretation?

Also, I'm wondering about the available Mopar combo's. Obviously, Scott Gove's wicked-fast Daytona has piqued my curiosity. What block and head castings are the best to use? Does a small (358-394 ci.) engine require two Dominators or is it better to go with two 850's or a similar setup? What's the typical operating RPM range of these engines? Who would be a good resource for this type of info?

As much time as I've spent around Hemi's, I have no experience with Modified engines and any advice (regardless of the source) would be much appreciated.

Re: SS/Modified Question
 

Jared, yes, automatics may remove 5% or 250 pounds, whichever is LESS, in SS/AM, SS/AS, etc.

Re: SS/Modified Question
 

Build as close to the weight min. as possible. Esp with restricted carb classes.

Like SS/AM:
Stick cu in. 353 Scale wt. 2650.0 Class min. 2650
Auto cu in. 353 Scale wt. 2515.1 Class min. 2515
Like SS/AS:
Stick Cu in. 393 Scale wt. 3350.0 Class min. 3350
Auto Cu in. 393 Scale wt. 3180.0 Class min. 3180
Remember it is lbs per cu in just like Comp
The less weight is worth more than the bigger cu in.
Just physics.

As to the carb question I think there was some change that allows you to run one carb or 2 x 4's.
I think that is how some racers slide between Modified an Modified Stock with the same car/setup. Ask Dan Fletcher