SS/GT Classifications

[Mark Yacavone]

Apparently, you can now use an automatic only combo ,with a stick shift, in a FWD conversion body style.
So then , how about a DZ 302 with an automatic trans?

What are some other possibilities?

[partsbob67]

85 ford mustang 302 with an auto.

[SSDiv6]

How about a Boss 302, Boss 351 or even a Boss 429 with an automatic!

[Mark Yacavone]

Yeah, those are good ones.
I don't suppose anyone would say a word ,until one became no. 1 Q.

When did this change anyway? I thought the transmission had to match the engine in GT?
Also , the particular engine had to be available in the product line that it's being transplanted into.
Not anymore. You can have say, a traditional Pontiac V8 in a Chevrolet, which never had one from the factory.
So, how about a 1963 Pontiac 389 with an AFB, 8.6 comp. economy engine, stick shift only (The Mullins motor), in a FWD conversion Cobalt, with an automatic?
Again ,nobody would care,... least of all NHRA, as long as you spent the $175 x 5 , plus the $ 350 a few times, plus the $200 for membership, numbers, etc.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yeah, those are good ones.
I don't suppose anyone would say a word ,until one became no. 1 Q.

When did this change anyway? I thought the transmission had to match the engine in GT?
Also , the particular engine had to be available in the product line that it's being transplanted into.
Not anymore. You can have say, a traditional Pontiac V8 in a Chevrolet, which never had one from the factory.
So, how about a 1963 Pontiac 389 with an AFB, 8.6 comp. economy engine, stick shift only (The Mullins motor), in a FWD conversion Cobalt, with an automatic?
Again ,nobody would care,... least of all NHRA, as long as you spent the $175 x 5 , plus the $ 350 a few times, plus the $200 for membership, numbers, etc.

Run whatcha brung, bracket 2 non delay...formerly called Superstock GT....

[Bruce Fulper]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yeah, those are good ones.
I don't suppose anyone would say a word ,until one became no. 1 Q.

When did this change anyway? I thought the transmission had to match the engine in GT?
Also , the particular engine had to be available in the product line that it's being transplanted into.
Not anymore. You can have say, a traditional Pontiac V8 in a Chevrolet, which never had one from the factory.
So, how about a 1963 Pontiac 389 with an AFB, 8.6 comp. economy engine, stick shift only (The Mullins motor), in a FWD conversion Cobalt, with an automatic?
Again ,nobody would care,... least of all NHRA, as long as you spent the $175 x 5 , plus the $ 350 a few times, plus the $200 for membership, numbers, etc.

I got what you want then. Sunfire with all of the hard work done. Comes with the last body kit available. CHEAP!! Call me. Also have all of the 1963 blocks you want.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Run whatcha brung, bracket 2 non delay...formerly called Superstock GT....

You got that right.

How about the 350 Olds FI out of a Cadillac Seville, with a 4 speed.
But, seeing it doesn't come with a stick anyway , just use a 5-speed.

Better yet , Kenny Sharp gets the hp up too high in his El Dorado with the 425 Caddy, so he puts a stick in it. Good to go?

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

You got that right.

How about the 350 Olds FI out of a Cadillac Seville, with a 4 speed.
But, seeing it doesn't come with a stick anyway , just use a 5-speed.

Better yet , Kenny Sharp gets the hp up too high in his El Dorado with the 425 Caddy, so he puts a stick in it. Good to go?

Well Mark, you can use the premise the 260 Olds came with a 5-speed stick transmission!

[Ernie Neal]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yeah, those are good ones.
I don't suppose anyone would say a word ,until one became no. 1 Q.

When did this change anyway? I thought the transmission had to match the engine in GT?
Also , the particular engine had to be available in the product line that it's being transplanted into.
Not anymore. You can have say, a traditional Pontiac V8 in a Chevrolet, which never had one from the factory.
So, how about a 1963 Pontiac 389 with an AFB, 8.6 comp. economy engine, stick shift only (The Mullins motor), in a FWD conversion Cobalt, with an automatic?
Again ,nobody would care,... least of all NHRA, as long as you spent the $175 x 5 , plus the $ 350 a few times, plus the $200 for membership, numbers, etc.

http://www.nhra.net/tech_specs/class...s/1994CHEV.xls

You are right, know one pays attention until someone builds something in the book, and it goes fast. What else do we have to go by?

Ernie

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Ernie Neal

http://www.nhra.net/tech_specs/class...s/1994CHEV.xls

You are right, know one pays attention until someone builds something in the book, and it goes fast. What else do we have to go by?

Ernie

You're right about that, Ernie
Truth be known, I set a stick shift record with an automatic only combo, about 20 years ago. The notation was in the book at one time, but was edited out in later versions.
Not my problem.
Decades ago, there was a guy out there who knew all this stuff. I guess he was irreplaceable .