Ford in Comp Eliminator?????

[RPM5595]

I'm currently working on converting my 89 Mustang into a SS/AS for 2009. OEM refers also to Ford Racing parts just like GM Performance Parts for GM. As long as "Ford" has a number on it they are legal and it has to be cast iron. I'm getting a used block from Roush Yates Performance Parts. Hope this helps.

Jay Roeder

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Freddie

A letter from NHRA dont mean anything anymore. I had a letter faxed to me from someone in Ca. about accepted aftermarket front end on the Mustang for SS and was told the QA1 tubular front end was ok in the Modifies class. When I had the car inspected for getting the cage certified, I asked the tech guy and he said that is not the case. I showed him the letter, and I was informed that aftermarket front ends were not legal in SS mod. and I would have to change it before I raced the car, unless I wanted to run Comp he thought they were made legal there. Anyway a few days later I get a e-mail from the person in CA. saying they were sorry they mis-read the rule, and they were sorry. In the mean time I already bought and installed a $1400. front end that I cant use.

Makes me just want to say @#$% it all and run S/G or brackets.

Did you have the tubular lower arms in your set up? The rules allow lots of creativity regarding the crossmember; nevertheless, under the rule book, the lower control arms must be OEM.

[Freddie]

Yes, and was told the Xmember also had to be changed back to stock. Although now I hear they are changing that rule for the Super Modified cars and allowint the Tubular front end. I just dont have enough $$$ to even think about running a Super Modified, especially with a car that has only been mini tubbed and using 28x10.5's

[Tom P]

Cool to see Mark's on here.

Howie has his new car so look for a test soon
Pic here... http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/43...600x600Q85.jpg

There are lots of good wedge heads now but i'm not sure what ones can be legally run. There are some new ones that rival the 14 degree Pro Action SBC heads.
I'd think Billy Glidden's Mustang minus the nitrous could be a good Comp car. There are 8.2 deck blocks that will take a 4.20" bore.

[comp 670]

Howies new Ness car is INCREDIBLE!!! The workmanship is first rate all the way.

He has some killer heads and blocks,I think he will have a very competive piece once it's
all together.

He said there is a slim chance it might make the finals with a certain pro stock driver
behind the wheel in C/A trim.I sure hope it makes it.