Clutchless tranny in S/S?

X-TECH MAN · 12-09-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by treessavoy

If Ronnie Sox and Herb McCandless could shift the way they did in the '70's with virtually stock 883's and a clutch why change?

JimR

Because the new breed cant drive a nail with a hammer ! LOL

shortblock · 12-09-2009, 03:40 PM

they did not run 8.20s over 150mph

treessavoy · 12-10-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shortblock

they did not run 8.20s over 150mph

True,

They ran very low nines with cars that had super stock springs and shocks for a rear suspension. In 1965 Sox ran a 9.44 at 145mph in an altered wheel base 1965 Ply. with an injected hemi and a 4 speed with the only modification being every other tooth grinded off the syncro's. Try that on skinny tires!

JimR

Pvt Parts · 02-03-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Because the new breed cant drive a nail with a hammer ! LOL

Correcto!!!

charlie westcott · 02-04-2010, 07:52 AM

I think the decision was made, lets see if the announce anything today

SGE1340 · 02-04-2010, 11:34 AM

Bachelder told me last week that they would decide on tuesday Feb 2 and that there may not be an official annoucement .

BlueOval Ralph · 02-04-2010, 12:57 PM

THEY (NHRA) just don't get it!!! They need to understand WHO the Customers are!!!

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Originally Posted by SGE1340

Bachelder told me last week that they would decide on tuesday Feb 2 and that there may not be an official annoucement .

Pvt Parts · 02-04-2010, 11:21 PM

I'm not really sure how to interpret your post but you are correct although perhaps misguided. Their customers are (the ones who pay the most) the fans who show up for the dog and pony show, and the sponsors who hope to sell their goods to the spectators. If class racers don't attend, they will be replaced by bracket freaks who will.

Troy Henderson · 02-08-2010, 04:28 PM

Clutchless transmissions now permitted pg 16-17...

http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/file/2...Amendments.pdf

12-09-2009, 03:40 PM	#2
shortblock Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 19 Likes: 3 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? they did not run 8.20s over 150mph

02-04-2010, 07:52 AM	#5
charlie westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 216 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? I think the decision was made, lets see if the announce anything today

02-04-2010, 11:34 AM	#6
SGE1340 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: dennysville, maine Posts: 28 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? Bachelder told me last week that they would decide on tuesday Feb 2 and that there may not be an official annoucement .

02-04-2010, 11:21 PM	#8
Pvt Parts Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 327 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? I'm not really sure how to interpret your post but you are correct although perhaps misguided. Their customers are (the ones who pay the most) the fans who show up for the dog and pony show, and the sponsors who hope to sell their goods to the spectators. If class racers don't attend, they will be replaced by bracket freaks who will.

02-08-2010, 04:28 PM	#9
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 413 Likes: 128 Liked 130 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? Clutchless transmissions now permitted pg 16-17... http://www.nhra.com/UserFiles/file/2...Amendments.pdf __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com