Clutchless tranny in S/S? - Page 2

Joe Martens · 11-27-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Keener

This is just about (but not quite) the stupidest thread I have seen on this site in a while.

What some people won't do to stur up a turd.....

Well said, Mike!!! How have you been? Miss the Top Stock days!!!

Super Sport · 11-27-2009, 10:02 AM

So what do the S/S stick racers do before Pomona? Refresh their clutch assisted 4-speed and hope the the rule is not changed at the end of December? Or do they buy a clutchless and do some testing, just in case?

Stupid thread? This thread was started to try and get a definite answer since the next season is fast approaching. Some racers do plan ahead!

Bill Harris · 11-27-2009, 11:17 AM

If you want an "definite answer" to a question like that, why would you ask the people on this forum? The NHRA isn't a democracy run by the folks in the forum, its a autocratic organization that sets the rules that we have to go by. The rules are in the rulebook. The "tech department" guys at a race don't set the rules either, they enforce the rules that are in the rulebook.

If you really wanted to challenge the rule that is published in the rulebook, you should ask the guy who makes the rules, the NHRA tech director.

Tony Janes · 11-27-2009, 12:14 PM

The rules for Super Stock and Stock are made by the commitee of five, not the national tech director, these do not include safety rules.

Tony Janes · 11-27-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Sport

So what do the S/S stick racers do before Pomona? Refresh their clutch assisted 4-speed and hope the the rule is not changed at the end of December? Or do they buy a clutchless and do some testing, just in case?

Stupid thread? This thread was started to try and get a definite answer since the next season is fast approaching. Some racers do plan ahead!

Why would you change it? Do you have a better chance winning with a clutchess over a clutch assisted. If the rules change you can buy it later.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 11-30-2009, 05:24 PM

We were told the clutchless trans will not be legal by a couple of tech officials...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

Rich Wallin · 11-30-2009, 08:38 PM

Steve / Horace great job with the old FE motor - quite an accomplishment, can't beat old age and treachery - hey Horace.

I use my clutch pedal for economic reasons - keeps the run interesting as well

X-TECH MAN · 11-30-2009, 08:52 PM

Chutchless trannys are for people who can not drive a regular 4 speed.....lol. Kind of like the air/elec. shifters for automatics in the cars who use these devices.

Mike Keener · 11-30-2009, 10:36 PM

Amen Terry.....

Like I said, the stupidest post I have seen here in quite a while!

WDCreech · 11-30-2009, 11:11 PM

Super Sport answered his own question, before he even asked it.

2010 NHRA rulebook, page 128, TRANSMISSION, Manual

"Clutchless transmission prohibited. Clutch must be used to change gears in a conventional manner."

11-27-2009, 10:02 AM	#12
Super Sport Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? So what do the S/S stick racers do before Pomona? Refresh their clutch assisted 4-speed and hope the the rule is not changed at the end of December? Or do they buy a clutchless and do some testing, just in case? Stupid thread? This thread was started to try and get a definite answer since the next season is fast approaching. Some racers do plan ahead!

11-27-2009, 11:17 AM	#13
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? If you want an "definite answer" to a question like that, why would you ask the people on this forum? The NHRA isn't a democracy run by the folks in the forum, its a autocratic organization that sets the rules that we have to go by. The rules are in the rulebook. The "tech department" guys at a race don't set the rules either, they enforce the rules that are in the rulebook. If you really wanted to challenge the rule that is published in the rulebook, you should ask the guy who makes the rules, the NHRA tech director. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

11-27-2009, 12:14 PM	#14
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 86 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? The rules for Super Stock and Stock are made by the commitee of five, not the national tech director, these do not include safety rules. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

11-30-2009, 05:24 PM	#16
Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 963 Likes: 339 Liked 161 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? We were told the clutchless trans will not be legal by a couple of tech officials...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

11-30-2009, 08:38 PM	#17
Rich Wallin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Farmington Hills, Mich Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? Steve / Horace great job with the old FE motor - quite an accomplishment, can't beat old age and treachery - hey Horace. I use my clutch pedal for economic reasons - keeps the run interesting as well

11-30-2009, 08:52 PM	#18
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? Chutchless trannys are for people who can not drive a regular 4 speed.....lol. Kind of like the air/elec. shifters for automatics in the cars who use these devices.

11-30-2009, 10:36 PM	#19
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? Amen Terry..... Like I said, the stupidest post I have seen here in quite a while! __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

11-30-2009, 11:11 PM	#20
WDCreech Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Clutchless tranny in S/S? Super Sport answered his own question, before he even asked it. 2010 NHRA rulebook, page 128, TRANSMISSION, Manual "Clutchless transmission prohibited. Clutch must be used to change gears in a conventional manner." __________________ 1964 GTO 2750# 606" IA Pontiac 8.2550@164.17-1/4 1.1981-60" 5.2901@131.97-1/8