What combo are these guys running ?
 

Does anyone knows what combo Dan Jacobs and Ernie Neal ran at Indy ? Those guys were very impressive ! Thanks !!

Re: What combo are these guys running ?
 

Dan runs 305 fuel injection @ 235 hp, not sure what year he is claiming. I'm running the baby LT1 94 Caprice 265 cube 4.3 V8 engine @ 200 hp.

We both run Heads up cylinder heads. Stephen Belanger builds Dans and I build my own. I use Jeff Taylor for most of my machining.

Ernie Neal
SS 354

Re: What combo are these guys running ?
 

I will not be running this combination any longer for NHRA removed the manual transmission factor in GT. It was released today and shows effective 1/1/19 in the guide.

Ernie Neal
SS 354

Re: What combo are these guys running ?
 

Thanks Ernie !! That 265 n 305 are badass !!! Good luck in your next endeavor !!!

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What is the reasoning for removing the combo when someone is currently using it?

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It was never built that way.

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Curious as to how something like that gets into the guide?

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Not enough research; human error. That data doesn't just appear, someone has to consciously make the decision what to enter and then deliberately type it in.

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A job well done by Ernie for choosing and building this obscure combo. Unfortunately , qualifying on the pole at INDY ruffled a few feathers. A few complaints to Pat C. was all it took to get this combo removed. Now, if I could get these disgruntled racers to complain about all the DEEP sump oil pans in Stock Eliminator I would be happy !!!......

Re: What combo are these guys running ?
 

MJ, Yes, Ernie did a great job with it that engine. He said before that it was in the guide so he built it. But you take your chances and then live with it , as Ernie has.
Most people know that they never put stick shifts in the bathtub Caprices. How far do you think anyone would have gotten with the original car , running R/Stock, stick?
It's hard to tell what engine is under the hood of a SS/GT car , from the stands. Announcers rarely ever mention it.
I wouldn't blame disgruntled racers for pointing this one out. I'd place the blame squarely in an office that's about 400 miles west of here.