What Stocker class for 73 Olds Omega?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by gmrocket

Anyone know what class and what the class is running and the record?


Same body as the Nova but would the Olds 350/160 HP 4brl for that year

Rob, yes, you are correct on the HP but HE said 4brl

[DanBar]

Originally Posted by rboyle

But he is specifically asking about the 1973 Omega with factory rating of 160hp, which NHRA has rated at 240Hp, not 280 or 1977 rating. He has a car already apparently.

Not trying to be a jerk here, but he asked about a combination that does not exist. The 160 hp 350 has a 2bbl carb the 4bbl 73 olds 350 is factory rated at 180 hp and nhra factored to 285 hp

[GTX JOHN]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yes, but you compared it to other GM 4 bbl 350's .
If you want a fair comparison, try the 70 350 Chevy... 1.375 carb @ 224 HP in a Nova.
Olds has the 1.18 carb..Same as a 305... Still not a good combo.
Just because someone has a car in his possession, it doesn't mean they ought to build a
non-competitive Stocker out of it ... It's a false economic situation, in the long run.

Mark: You nailed it!
Imperative to find a competitive combo!