2008 rules changes! - Page 2

Dennis Paz · 12-04-2007, 10:52 PM

What exactly is a three speed poweglide??

7820 · 12-04-2007, 10:58 PM

Two speed with overdrive. LOL!!! GM must have built thousands of them...right?? LOL!

gmonde · 12-04-2007, 11:11 PM

now these rules pretain to all divisions? i havent seen any thing on the nhra site the one that intrest me the most is the accusump/any valve job angle for stock gmonde

Bob Gullett · 12-05-2007, 01:01 AM

I found out what the TDC pointer rule is. If you have this style of pointer, they must be pinned as apparantly the pointer pin has been known to fall out.

Disclaimer: Just using this brand as an example for a picture only.

Rich Biebel · 12-05-2007, 08:51 AM

The rules change on heads is going to cost you a good deal of time and money. All seats and any valve job? Wow....Stock has had the same valvejob rules since the beginning. Now they throw that out the window too......And you can add an oil accumulator....that is a good rule. Stock is fading away.......they should change the name to Almost SuperStock. I'm glad I'm out of it.

SSDiv6 · 12-05-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

The rules change on heads is going to cost you a good deal of time and money. All seats and any valve job? Wow....Stock has had the same valvejob rules since the beginning. Now they throw that out the window too......And you can add an oil accumulator....that is a good rule. Stock is fading away.......they should change the name to Almost SuperStock. I'm glad I'm out of it.

Why does anyone need an accumulator? If they need one then they have an issue with oil pressure, then they have not done their homework on their oil pan. You can buy a stock looking oil pan from many manufacturers with trap doors and/or baffles that will prevent oil pressure loss when you slam on the brakes or wheelstand. Milodon, Canton and Kevko make these type of pans. Many will make the case that their oil pressure drops during decceleration and the reason why the need the accumulator, but the reality is that it allows for a lower oil level in the oil pan, reducing windage and freeing up horsepower.

Ray Menard · 12-05-2007, 11:56 AM

Oil Accumulator...I use mine mainly for start-up. Since I drain the water between races, it doesn't get started until just before the next event. The accumulator puts 70# of oil pressure into the motor before starting.

Also, since my motor goes through the lights at 9,700 RPM, I just get a little better feeling knowing there is plenty of oil available, if needed.

SSDiv6 · 12-05-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Menard

Oil Accumulator...I use mine mainly for start-up. Since I drain the water between races, it doesn't get started until just before the next event. The accumulator puts 70# of oil pressure into the motor before starting.

Also, since my motor goes through the lights at 9,700 RPM, I just get a little better feeling knowing there is plenty of oil available, if needed.

Ray...I do not see a problem with a Super Stock car using the accumulator, specially yours with a Comp style engine...however, we are talking about Stock Eliminator cars.

Don Fardie · 12-05-2007, 01:27 PM

I find it kinda bizarre that the 08 Rule Changes are only posted on the Division 5 site and no where else, but a big thanks to NHRA for letting us know about Ashley Force?s engagement?????.whatever!

Rusty Davenport · 12-05-2007, 01:40 PM

Can somebody help me with what does "pinned" mean on the pointer ?????????

12-04-2007, 10:52 PM	#11
Dennis Paz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: stockton ca Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! What exactly is a three speed poweglide??

12-04-2007, 10:58 PM	#12
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! Two speed with overdrive. LOL!!! GM must have built thousands of them...right?? LOL!

12-04-2007, 11:11 PM	#13
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! now these rules pretain to all divisions? i havent seen any thing on the nhra site the one that intrest me the most is the accusump/any valve job angle for stock gmonde

12-05-2007, 01:01 AM	#14
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,106 Likes: 57 Liked 507 Times in 116 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! I found out what the TDC pointer rule is. If you have this style of pointer, they must be pinned as apparantly the pointer pin has been known to fall out. Disclaimer: Just using this brand as an example for a picture only. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

12-05-2007, 08:51 AM	#15
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! The rules change on heads is going to cost you a good deal of time and money. All seats and any valve job? Wow....Stock has had the same valvejob rules since the beginning. Now they throw that out the window too......And you can add an oil accumulator....that is a good rule. Stock is fading away.......they should change the name to Almost SuperStock. I'm glad I'm out of it. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

12-05-2007, 11:56 AM	#17
Ray Menard Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! Oil Accumulator...I use mine mainly for start-up. Since I drain the water between races, it doesn't get started until just before the next event. The accumulator puts 70# of oil pressure into the motor before starting. Also, since my motor goes through the lights at 9,700 RPM, I just get a little better feeling knowing there is plenty of oil available, if needed. __________________ Ray Menard SS/CS (SS/DM & SS/EM) #7386

12-05-2007, 01:27 PM	#19
Don Fardie Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakeville, Ma Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! I find it kinda bizarre that the 08 Rule Changes are only posted on the Division 5 site and no where else, but a big thanks to NHRA for letting us know about Ashley Force?s engagement?????.whatever! __________________ Don Fardie 1582 F/S B/G

12-05-2007, 01:40 PM	#20
Rusty Davenport Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville N.C. Posts: 506 Likes: 4 Liked 101 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes! Can somebody help me with what does "pinned" mean on the pointer ?????????