1978 Malibu SS SS/GT

mwudel · 11-14-2007, 08:02 PM

First of all let me start off by thanking any and all who reply to this post. I have been bracket racing for several years and am THINKING of jumping in the deep water of SS or SS/GT with a malibu i just bought ( already has a 9" in it with full street trim). Can't seem to find the "clasification Guide" for IHRA or NHRA, could someone tell me were this car would end up as far as class?? And second anyone on here that runs one willing to help a newbe out a little??

Thanks

Mark

Alan Roehrich · 11-14-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mwudel

First of all let me start off by thanking any and all who reply to this post. I have been bracket racing for several years and am THINKING of jumping in the deep water of SS or SS/GT with a malibu i just bought ( already has a 9" in it with full street trim). Can't seem to find the "clasification Guide" for IHRA or NHRA, could someone tell me were this car would end up as far as class?? And second anyone on here that runs one willing to help a newbe out a little??

Thanks

Mark

Mark,
On the NHRA home page, pass your cursor over the "rules" tab. A drop down menu will appear and the "stock car classification guide" is on that menu. Where it ends up depends on what engine you choose. I know a couple of guys around here used to run the 78-82 Malibu in SS/GTA or SS/GTB, with 67-70 big block engines.

mwudel · 11-15-2007, 12:59 AM

Thanks, Alan

greg fulk · 11-15-2007, 03:02 AM

http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/class...ion/index.html Mark this will get ya the guide. what engine do ya want to run? small block? big block? car can run anywhere from GT/LA to GT/AA

Alan Roehrich · 11-15-2007, 09:56 AM

Mark, you also need to be aware that a SS/GT car these days needs state of the art rear suspension to be really competitive, especially in the upper classes. Super Stock is not as simple as it once was. I'm not trying to discourage you, but rather to encourage you to get it right so you have fun, go fast, and are competitive.

mwudel · 11-15-2007, 10:29 AM

I was planning on SB but do have access to some real good BBC parts from a very competive combo.

11-14-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
mwudel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1978 Malibu SS SS/GT First of all let me start off by thanking any and all who reply to this post. I have been bracket racing for several years and am THINKING of jumping in the deep water of SS or SS/GT with a malibu i just bought ( already has a 9" in it with full street trim). Can't seem to find the "clasification Guide" for IHRA or NHRA, could someone tell me were this car would end up as far as class?? And second anyone on here that runs one willing to help a newbe out a little?? Thanks Mark

11-15-2007, 12:59 AM	#3
mwudel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1978 Malibu SS SS/GT Thanks, Alan

11-15-2007, 03:02 AM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1978 Malibu SS SS/GT http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/class...ion/index.html Mark this will get ya the guide. what engine do ya want to run? small block? big block? car can run anywhere from GT/LA to GT/AA __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

11-15-2007, 09:56 AM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: 1978 Malibu SS SS/GT Mark, you also need to be aware that a SS/GT car these days needs state of the art rear suspension to be really competitive, especially in the upper classes. Super Stock is not as simple as it once was. I'm not trying to discourage you, but rather to encourage you to get it right so you have fun, go fast, and are competitive. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

11-15-2007, 10:29 AM	#6
mwudel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1978 Malibu SS SS/GT I was planning on SB but do have access to some real good BBC parts from a very competive combo.