Why did nhra change the cam and valve spring rule in 1985?

Pat6868 · 07-02-2010, 10:32 AM

If you check out the rules for IHRA pure stock you find a class thats in line with the original intention of stock eliminator. A person can put together a competitve car for a lot less money. If rules are enforced theres no problem. As far as reliability, while I don't race as much as most, my 327 has been in the car for 5 years without freshening and only minor repairs and still runs the number. Pat

James Perrone · 07-02-2010, 10:46 AM

You guys need to get a TIME MACHINE...
They make the rules as you go along.

Casey Miles · 07-02-2010, 11:14 AM

The problem is that they change the rules as they go along. Instead of ***** footing around, why not allow roller cams to match the newer engines with roller cams and also fuel injection while we are at it. Did I also miss crank trigger?
The rules in stock, should be stock and not with all the after market parts that don't belong. I like it to see someone squeeze out HP with limited parts to their disposal, with controlled regulations and not just put in (full advantage) after market parts that they find on the shelf. I'm sure most of the time, NHRA will accept parts, if we pitch a bitch enough about how hard it is to get originals even if their are plenty of those originals still around.

Casey Miles
248H

Billy Nees · 07-02-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

You guys need to get a TIME MACHINE...
They make the rules as you go along.

James, I can see that you need a good "balance job"! I think about 2oz of lead behind your right ear would be a good start!

X-TECH MAN · 07-02-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billy nees

james, i can see that you need a good "balance job"! I think about 2oz of lead behind your right ear would be a good start!

lol

X-TECH MAN · 07-02-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat6868

If you check out the rules for IHRA pure stock you find a class thats in line with the original intention of stock eliminator. A person can put together a competitve car for a lot less money. If rules are enforced theres no problem. As far as reliability, while I don't race as much as most, my 327 has been in the car for 5 years without freshening and only minor repairs and still runs the number. Pat

I wrote the rules for pure stock.....the problem is the enforcement of the rules.

07-02-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
Pat6868 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 102 Likes: 6 Liked 88 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Why did nhra change the cam and valve spring rule in 1985? If you check out the rules for IHRA pure stock you find a class thats in line with the original intention of stock eliminator. A person can put together a competitve car for a lot less money. If rules are enforced theres no problem. As far as reliability, while I don't race as much as most, my 327 has been in the car for 5 years without freshening and only minor repairs and still runs the number. Pat

07-02-2010, 10:46 AM	#2
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,380 Liked 1,821 Times in 425 Posts	Re: Why did nhra change the cam and valve spring rule in 1985? You guys need to get a TIME MACHINE... They make the rules as you go along. __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

07-02-2010, 11:14 AM	#3
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 704 Likes: 128 Liked 499 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Why did nhra change the cam and valve spring rule in 1985? The problem is that they change the rules as they go along. Instead of ***** footing around, why not allow roller cams to match the newer engines with roller cams and also fuel injection while we are at it. Did I also miss crank trigger? The rules in stock, should be stock and not with all the after market parts that don't belong. I like it to see someone squeeze out HP with limited parts to their disposal, with controlled regulations and not just put in (full advantage) after market parts that they find on the shelf. I'm sure most of the time, NHRA will accept parts, if we pitch a bitch enough about how hard it is to get originals even if their are plenty of those originals still around. Casey Miles 248H