Important if you run D-H/S or SA

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Joe,(Div 6)
I do have all the paper work and the story on the AMC issues. I was poking fun at Jeff Lee. There was actually a couple more guys that "Lost Bigger" in that deal than he did. I had 2 engine customers involved when the AMC approvals were rescinded. Yes, it cost me and them, but it was probably the right thing for NHRA to do. This manifold deal I have no dog in, but if it is going to be allowed they should look at the Z-28 Cross Ram and the '67 L-88, (can you say Camaro Cowl Hood)...to apply the same fairness and the Spirit of making the rules. At the Least those 2 or 3 issues need to be addressed. The LD manifold & AVS.. OK it fits, but for a Thermo Quad carb, come on...

Adger,

I understand what you are saying, however, if it was the right thing to do by NHRA, why would they make an example with the AMC racers, the smallest OEM brand/make in numbers of competitors, when there are other makes/brands that were given even bigger allowances in the past?

How about Boss 351 engines with Holley carburetors?
How about Chevy 283 engines with 327 intakes?
How about the single carburetor Hemi engine that was a NASCAR option?
How about higher lift off road cams for FE engines that were allowed just with a letter?

...and let's not forget illegal spec pistons when compared to the OEM piston, that have been approved?

I could write a book regarding the inconsistencies when changes were applied and allowed without any justifiable objective evidence or just by the stroke of a pen.

My point is that if NHRA was going to make an example, they should have made it across the board and not on a specific make and then continue approving aftermarket parts on other makes and brands.

Like Dr. Spock would say, "it's illogical"!