Few Questions New Comer

Steve Mtt · 07-17-2008, 08:34 PM

Greetings, I am one of those import sport compacts that will be hopefully competing next year in the new classes announced by NHRA in the last couple days. I have sent a email to NHRA but only received a generic response on waiting until the rule book comes out or a update posted. I am attempting to get a jump start on whatever changes I need to complete for the 09 season. I hope I don't encounter the usual comments about imports, rice ect. I enjoy racing and just want to continue racing no matter what the series may be.

What class would stock engine fwd be in, stock hp is 110's weight 2100lbs w/o driver?
What can be done to engines in the classes, pistons, cams, left stock?
Electronics? programmable fuel and ignition?
Any specific class for 5sp's compared to automatics?

Thank you for your time, advice, and information.

G Schenck · 07-17-2008, 09:23 PM

You first need to get an education in classification guide 101. I barely understand it and I been racing for 39 years. I would suggest going to a divisional near you and talk to tech people and racers.Remember there are tech people and then there are stock/superstock tech people. Find out which ones to talk to.JMO anybody else?

Greg

Bob Pagano · 07-17-2008, 10:59 PM

First thing you need to find out is if your car is in the book as a Stocker combo, a division tech director can help with that. If its not your out of luck, what we have heard is that Super Stock classes will be added for some of the nopi cars but they are not adding Stocker classes so check with your division tech man. The guide shows all the american cars and only Opel, Honda, Mitsubishi and Saturn being an odd ball.

Jim Wahl · 07-17-2008, 11:41 PM

Steve,
I've been running a FWD car in Stock for almost 20 years now. I can tell you it's as confusing now as it was 20 years ago. If you would like I will try to answer your questions. Lets do this by email. Jim
jimwahl@embarqmail.com

Steve Mtt · 07-19-2008, 07:07 PM

Thank you the information and help, looking forward to a seeing a set of rules and a approved body list from NHRA in the near future.

Jack Matyas · 07-20-2008, 05:05 PM

Steve -- Since no one else did I will -- WELCOME -- we need racers of all kinds even though most of us don't understand or know about anything but domestic iron - I'm sure between myself and others here you'll find a place to race -- again , welcome aboard ! ! !

BTW -- Even though I'm a used car guy I can't tell what brand your car is -- shame on me .

Steve Mtt · 07-20-2008, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the welcome, Its a 1991 Honda CRX SI I currently run in the Street Stock class. Goes mid 13's at 98mph w/ 135whp/105tq . 60' is low 1.7's on a healthy engine/trans setup. I just concentrate on the 60's and getting the car to leave hard. Nothing special just a fun project car I enjoy racing on weekends.

Jack Matyas · 07-20-2008, 05:37 PM

Steve -- God Bless You !! I can't imagine the brutal verbal beating that I'd receive from my "friends" if I raced around with "Big Tuna" on my car . Hey Pudgie - you out there ? You must be OK -- your friends can't be any different...........

Steve Mtt · 07-20-2008, 05:44 PM

LOL Its a nickname I have carried since high school football, its a name no one forgets and no one forgets the car so it has its advantages

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Jeff Lee · 07-21-2008, 12:17 AM

Typically the non-OEM front air dam would not be allowed. But maybe the new rules are different for imports. Something to look into.
Purty engine!

07-17-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
Steve Mtt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Few Questions New Comer Greetings, I am one of those import sport compacts that will be hopefully competing next year in the new classes announced by NHRA in the last couple days. I have sent a email to NHRA but only received a generic response on waiting until the rule book comes out or a update posted. I am attempting to get a jump start on whatever changes I need to complete for the 09 season. I hope I don't encounter the usual comments about imports, rice ect. I enjoy racing and just want to continue racing no matter what the series may be. What class would stock engine fwd be in, stock hp is 110's weight 2100lbs w/o driver? What can be done to engines in the classes, pistons, cams, left stock? Electronics? programmable fuel and ignition? Any specific class for 5sp's compared to automatics? Thank you for your time, advice, and information.

07-17-2008, 09:23 PM	#2
G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer You first need to get an education in classification guide 101. I barely understand it and I been racing for 39 years. I would suggest going to a divisional near you and talk to tech people and racers.Remember there are tech people and then there are stock/superstock tech people. Find out which ones to talk to.JMO anybody else? Greg

07-17-2008, 10:59 PM	#3
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 212 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer First thing you need to find out is if your car is in the book as a Stocker combo, a division tech director can help with that. If its not your out of luck, what we have heard is that Super Stock classes will be added for some of the nopi cars but they are not adding Stocker classes so check with your division tech man. The guide shows all the american cars and only Opel, Honda, Mitsubishi and Saturn being an odd ball. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

07-17-2008, 11:41 PM	#4
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,841 Likes: 626 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer Steve, I've been running a FWD car in Stock for almost 20 years now. I can tell you it's as confusing now as it was 20 years ago. If you would like I will try to answer your questions. Lets do this by email. Jim jimwahl@embarqmail.com __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

07-19-2008, 07:07 PM	#5
Steve Mtt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer Thank you the information and help, looking forward to a seeing a set of rules and a approved body list from NHRA in the near future. __________________ Just a sport compact looking for place to race. Street Stock CRX 13.51 @ 98

07-20-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer Steve -- Since no one else did I will -- WELCOME -- we need racers of all kinds even though most of us don't understand or know about anything but domestic iron - I'm sure between myself and others here you'll find a place to race -- again , welcome aboard ! ! ! BTW -- Even though I'm a used car guy I can't tell what brand your car is -- shame on me . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-20-2008, 05:24 PM	#7
Steve Mtt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer Thanks for the welcome, Its a 1991 Honda CRX SI I currently run in the Street Stock class. Goes mid 13's at 98mph w/ 135whp/105tq . 60' is low 1.7's on a healthy engine/trans setup. I just concentrate on the 60's and getting the car to leave hard. Nothing special just a fun project car I enjoy racing on weekends. __________________ Just a sport compact looking for place to race. Street Stock CRX 13.51 @ 98 Last edited by Steve Mtt; 07-20-2008 at 05:41 PM.

07-20-2008, 05:37 PM	#8
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,828 Likes: 336 Liked 1,578 Times in 322 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer Steve -- God Bless You !! I can't imagine the brutal verbal beating that I'd receive from my "friends" if I raced around with "Big Tuna" on my car . Hey Pudgie - you out there ? You must be OK -- your friends can't be any different........... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-20-2008, 05:44 PM	#9
Steve Mtt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer LOL Its a nickname I have carried since high school football, its a name no one forgets and no one forgets the car so it has its advantages . __________________ Just a sport compact looking for place to race. Street Stock CRX 13.51 @ 98

07-21-2008, 12:17 AM	#10
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Few Questions New Comer Typically the non-OEM front air dam would not be allowed. But maybe the new rules are different for imports. Something to look into. Purty engine! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX