Rocker Arm Ratio

[Bill Diehl]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

The argument is kind of like saying that if I use fiberglass fenders, bumpers, hood, trunk lid and doors on a car that look identical to the original and make the car weigh correctly, it doesn't matter.

The issue behind most regulation changes is basically the cost. If you want to add another area of expense to building a competitive car then keep saying it really doesn't matter. The fact is that there are mechanical advantages to be gained by combining rocker arm ratio changes with camshaft design and valve springs that result in more power when the lift at the valve is restricted. If you are seriously comfortable with providing that advantage to certain racers with the resources to leverage the technology then it makes Stock eliminator a little further away from being an entry level venue. And it becomes more difficult for the self-sufficient racer who builds his own stuff to keep up.

Its not always about the money, although that makes a pretty good case as an excuse.

the fact is, some folks just have more talent then others do when it comes to engineering out there project.

I do see your point as being an entry level class, and for those that have the resources and/or knowledge to explore the technology advancements should just move on up the ladder into the faster less restrictive class

I get it, thanks