EX IHRA Stocker What does my car fit at NHRA

Birch motor cars · 01-11-2018, 03:21 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to think about. Its just a pisser I have a complete (new) 350 330hp Legal engine sitting on the stand never fired, with no place to run it.

jmcarter · 01-11-2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Birch motor cars

Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to think about. Its just a pisser I have a complete (new) 350 330hp Legal engine sitting on the stand never fired, with no place to run it.

Association combo races and NMCA will give you a chance you know...

Chipper Chapman · 01-11-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Birch motor cars

Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to think about. Its just a pisser I have a complete (new) 350 330hp Legal engine sitting on the stand never fired, with no place to run it.

The pistons in that engine should be the same for the 71-80 dished piston 350's. Buy some of the glamorous new dart castings allowed,sell the vortecs to recoupe, use your valves etc in them, good to go for a smog era motor, cheapest you'll get! lol The '71 350 2bbl is likely a good combo, 233hp with OE heads or 243 with replacement, the "big" 2 bbl carb, you'd fit in around GT/OA and have an 11.45 Index, at 3200 pounds with factory heads, 3330 with aftermarket. Go for it!

Billy Nees · 01-11-2018, 04:32 PM

71 350 doesn't get the big 2bbl.

Birch motor cars · 01-19-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipper Chapman

The pistons in that engine should be the same for the 71-80 dished piston 350's. Buy some of the glamorous new dart castings allowed,sell the vortecs to recoupe, use your valves etc in them, good to go for a smog era motor, cheapest you'll get! lol The '71 350 2bbl is likely a good combo, 233hp with OE heads or 243 with replacement, the "big" 2 bbl carb, you'd fit in around GT/OA and have an 11.45 Index, at 3200 pounds with factory heads, 3330 with aftermarket. Go for it!

So, Chipper your saying I can use the motor I have and all I have to do is change the heads ? What intake and carb can I use ? Im assuming I can use the comp cam I have in the motor as well ?

Chipper Chapman · 01-20-2018, 07:53 PM

Yes you could. It would be a SS/GT combo so you can use any cam and intake, would need to get hold of a good 2gc carb though

btrc · 01-11-2018, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Birch motor cars

Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to think about. Its just a pisser I have a complete (new) 350 330hp Legal engine sitting on the stand never fired, with no place to run it.

If you are from NW Iowa like it says under your name you can race it at most of the MCR combo races in your area. The only ones you can't I believe would be the ones that are also National Opens.

SSGN · 01-13-2018, 10:01 AM

Would be a great 10.90 car and a lot cheaper to build/maintain. I see the Fletchers run the Nova in 10.90 lots, and then regular brackets etc. Just a thought.

Birch motor cars · 01-19-2018, 05:45 PM

I have been told I can race for at least the next two years with my Crate Motor with the Midwest Class Racers. I think that's what Im going to do and start collecting parts for a Legal NHRA combo.

01-11-2018, 03:21 PM	#1
Birch motor cars Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 42 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: EX IHRA Stocker What does my car fit at NHRA Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to think about. Its just a pisser I have a complete (new) 350 330hp Legal engine sitting on the stand never fired, with no place to run it.

01-11-2018, 04:32 PM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,494 Likes: 3,596 Liked 7,731 Times in 1,739 Posts	Re: EX IHRA Stocker What does my car fit at NHRA 71 350 doesn't get the big 2bbl. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

01-20-2018, 07:53 PM	#6
Chipper Chapman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belmont N.S. Canada Posts: 473 Likes: 246 Liked 166 Times in 71 Posts	Re: EX IHRA Stocker What does my car fit at NHRA Yes you could. It would be a SS/GT combo so you can use any cam and intake, would need to get hold of a good 2gc carb though __________________ Chris Chapman 1969 Chevelle NHRA F-G/SA 1090

01-13-2018, 10:01 AM	#8
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: EX IHRA Stocker What does my car fit at NHRA Would be a great 10.90 car and a lot cheaper to build/maintain. I see the Fletchers run the Nova in 10.90 lots, and then regular brackets etc. Just a thought. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

01-19-2018, 05:45 PM	#9
Birch motor cars Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 42 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: EX IHRA Stocker What does my car fit at NHRA I have been told I can race for at least the next two years with my Crate Motor with the Midwest Class Racers. I think that's what Im going to do and start collecting parts for a Legal NHRA combo.