Super Stock GT

[rick lester]

I don't have my rulebook with me at work, does the NHRA let 4 doors run now that the late model rule has been eliminated?

[FireSale]

Still reads two door only. I checked the amendments, too. I think it has to do with the structural integrity of the car.

Dale

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by FireSail

Still reads two door only. I checked the amendments, too. I think it has to do with the structural integrity of the car.

Dale

I would have to think that a 4 door sedan would have more built in factory integrity than a 2 door hardtop or a convertible!

[Jim Caughlin]

Bear in mind that when GT was introduced, the current model year car engines were for the most part not viable in SS. Because of that, the cars that were competing were getting older and older and therefore, Detroit's interest in Stock & SS was getting even further deminished. GT was an NHRA effort to make current model year cars more viable. With that in mind, they were looking for something more 'swoopy' so they limited it to 2 doors. As time progressed, the 1985 model year rule didn't change so the idea that GT was limited to relatively current model year wasn't really a factor and inevitably done away with completely. The other interesting limit was that GT was and is V8 only. I'd very much like to build a 4 cylinder GT car but it's not legal. Same issue with non 2 doors as is being questioned, just the way the rules were written at the time.

[FireSale]

Jim, your Escort is trouble enough in Stock. We don't need you in GT...

Dale

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Bear in mind that when GT was introduced, the current model year car engines were for the most part not viable in SS. Because of that, the cars that were competing were getting older and older and therefore, Detroit's interest in Stock & SS was getting even further deminished. GT was an NHRA effort to make current model year cars more viable. With that in mind, they were looking for something more 'swoopy' so they limited it to 2 doors. As time progressed, the 1985 model year rule didn't change so the idea that GT was limited to relatively current model year wasn't really a factor and inevitably done away with completely. The other interesting limit was that GT was and is V8 only. I'd very much like to build a 4 cylinder GT car but it's not legal. Same issue with non 2 doors as is being questioned, just the way the rules were written at the time.

I agree on the 4 cyl.
While I can run my car in SS/PA, it would be nice to be able to put that same turbo 2.3 in a lighter based body.

It would be nice if NHRA changed the GT rule to:
"Any year eligible SS engine allowed in any year eligible SS body" ( within the same corporate make of course)

The 14.0 lbs. per fact. h.p would limit certain combos tho.

[Andrew Hill]

Speaking of station wagons, has anyone else thought about how cool it would be to build a Ford Flex, tubbed, big tires, 4-link, wheelie bars, sitting nice and low, 500hp SS only CJ engine (big blower) to run GT/AA or GT/BA. Well over 1000hp and 4170 lb in A or 4420 in B. Little bit of a different kind of FWD conversion.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by FireSail

Still reads two door only. I checked the amendments, too. I think it has to do with the structural integrity of the car.

Dale

Incorrect, it has to do with what will sell to the public.
structurally, convertibles and 4-door cars flex less due to the fact the frames have thicker gage materials and more structural reinforcements.

[rick lester]

Stock, org. Super Stock you can race pretty much any body style. Hell, Competition Plus is showing the build of a station wagon for a mod class in S.S. but a 4 door or a station wagon can't run SSGT. Someone offered me a 91 Caprice for almost nothing, supposibly locked motor. If there was IHRA races closer, I would build a Stock GT car.

[FED 387]

2 door coupe/ 2 door sedan/ convertible/ station wagon accepted in SS/GT--- NO 4 DOOR vehicle mentioned