Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular car

6130 · 03-17-2018, 12:02 AM

I've been comparing rear wheel drive station wagons with two pedals, that are fast, or at least fast-ish.

And I am finding that scouring the classification guides can be quite time consuming...

If I'm reading the guides correctly, the '66 Chevy II wagon with a 275 horsepower 327 is a natural G/SA car, and could run F/SA if it could be build light enough.

What else should I be looking at? Something reasonably affordable (within the context of NHRA Stock Eliminator racing), or at least not obscenely expensive, would be a bonus.

Terry Cain · 03-17-2018, 05:24 AM

66 Chevy 2 wagon 275 car (rated at 274) would be a Natural G car. Can move weigh to run F or H. *** I was thinking this motor was rated 271? Hmmm

Pat6868 · 03-17-2018, 05:48 AM

If you're considering an automatic car, there are 2 Malibu wagons for sale in the for sale section. One is dirt cheap, the other is running a second under at this years gators. Also another at a second under. There's a guy out west that does very well with one of these. Running F,G or H with a 327 wagon , high 10's low 11's will not be a cheap date.

Alan Nyhus · 03-17-2018, 07:03 AM

Dwight's Stock/Super Stock classification/tech. site will simplify the process for you.

http://www.classracerinfo.com/CGPage...AKE=Chevy%20II

Also, note that the camshafts are different between the '66 and the later 327-275's.

Everett Vassar · 03-17-2018, 08:24 AM

If you would consider a 84 cutlass 305/metric 200 JKL/SA we have one for sale J A Sherman 305 have comp build sheet and dyno data..new seats new TA shifter etc I'm ready to make a deal....this combo got 5HP decrease in Jan.

Jeff Stout · 03-17-2018, 09:11 AM

Getting closer with my 88 oldsmobile custom cruiser wagon in U/SA. I'm hoping for 9 under and cheap

Rsmith38 · 03-17-2018, 10:55 AM

How about a Jeep Comanche pickup? Not a wagon, but?? 1.20 under and nobody can hit your Horsepower. See my add on Racing Junk. Bob
R/SA 1051

FireSale · 03-17-2018, 03:37 PM

6130? You a D6 racer? Anything Jody drives might do. Jody included if you can swing it.

Race Clean · 03-17-2018, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6130

I've been comparing rear wheel drive station wagons with two pedals, that are fast, or at least fast-ish.

Not really sure but I think he is talking about ”fast Stocker wagons” and not fast against the index or Cars winning alot of rounds!

6130 · 03-17-2018, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Race Clean

Not really sure but I think he is talking about ”fast Stocker wagons” and not fast against the index or Cars winning alot of rounds!

Yes, you are correct. My question was specifically about Stock Eliminator station wagons that were quick in terms of low(ish) ETs, regardless of index.

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6130 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 409 Likes: 295 Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts	Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular car I've been comparing rear wheel drive station wagons with two pedals, that are fast, or at least fast-ish. And I am finding that scouring the classification guides can be quite time consuming... If I'm reading the guides correctly, the '66 Chevy II wagon with a 275 horsepower 327 is a natural G/SA car, and could run F/SA if it could be build light enough. What else should I be looking at? Something reasonably affordable (within the context of NHRA Stock Eliminator racing), or at least not obscenely expensive, would be a bonus. Last edited by 6130; 03-26-2018 at 06:00 AM. Reason: Learning to read.

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Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 760 Likes: 492 Liked 224 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular 66 Chevy 2 wagon 275 car (rated at 274) would be a Natural G car. Can move weigh to run F or H. *** I was thinking this motor was rated 271? Hmmm __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain@twc.com

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Pat6868 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 94 Likes: 5 Liked 66 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular If you're considering an automatic car, there are 2 Malibu wagons for sale in the for sale section. One is dirt cheap, the other is running a second under at this years gators. Also another at a second under. There's a guy out west that does very well with one of these. Running F,G or H with a 327 wagon , high 10's low 11's will not be a cheap date. Last edited by Pat6868; 03-17-2018 at 08:05 AM.

03-17-2018, 07:03 AM	#4
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,163 Likes: 1,013 Liked 761 Times in 225 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular Dwight's Stock/Super Stock classification/tech. site will simplify the process for you. http://www.classracerinfo.com/CGPage...AKE=Chevy%20II Also, note that the camshafts are different between the '66 and the later 327-275's. __________________ "That'll never work....." Last edited by Alan Nyhus; 03-17-2018 at 07:07 AM.

03-17-2018, 08:24 AM	#5
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular If you would consider a 84 cutlass 305/metric 200 JKL/SA we have one for sale J A Sherman 305 have comp build sheet and dyno data..new seats new TA shifter etc I'm ready to make a deal....this combo got 5HP decrease in Jan.

03-17-2018, 09:11 AM	#6
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,407 Likes: 53 Liked 654 Times in 254 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular Getting closer with my 88 oldsmobile custom cruiser wagon in U/SA. I'm hoping for 9 under and cheap

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Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular How about a Jeep Comanche pickup? Not a wagon, but?? 1.20 under and nobody can hit your Horsepower. See my add on Racing Junk. Bob R/SA 1051

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FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Scouring the NHRA classification guides for a particular 6130? You a D6 racer? Anything Jody drives might do. Jody included if you can swing it. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394