SS/Modified Question

Jared Jordan · 10-26-2010, 10:26 PM

Admittedly, I know little to nothing about the SS Modified classes and am wondering about the available combinations/classes. The way I read the rulebook, an SS/AM is at 7.5 lb/ci with a 5% or 250 lb. weight reduction for an automatic transmission. Is that a correct interpretation?

Also, I'm wondering about the available Mopar combo's. Obviously, Scott Gove's wicked-fast Daytona has piqued my curiosity. What block and head castings are the best to use? Does a small (358-394 ci.) engine require two Dominators or is it better to go with two 850's or a similar setup? What's the typical operating RPM range of these engines? Who would be a good resource for this type of info?

As much time as I've spent around Hemi's, I have no experience with Modified engines and any advice (regardless of the source) would be much appreciated.

Mike Carr · 10-26-2010, 10:33 PM

Jared, yes, automatics may remove 5% or 250 pounds, whichever is LESS, in SS/AM, SS/AS, etc.

Adger Smith · 10-27-2010, 01:29 AM

Build as close to the weight min. as possible. Esp with restricted carb classes.

Like SS/AM:
Stick cu in. 353 Scale wt. 2650.0 Class min. 2650
Auto cu in. 353 Scale wt. 2515.1 Class min. 2515
Like SS/AS:
Stick Cu in. 393 Scale wt. 3350.0 Class min. 3350
Auto Cu in. 393 Scale wt. 3180.0 Class min. 3180
Remember it is lbs per cu in just like Comp
The less weight is worth more than the bigger cu in.
Just physics.

As to the carb question I think there was some change that allows you to run one carb or 2 x 4's.
I think that is how some racers slide between Modified an Modified Stock with the same car/setup. Ask Dan Fletcher

10-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 611 Likes: 195 Liked 522 Times in 117 Posts	SS/Modified Question Admittedly, I know little to nothing about the SS Modified classes and am wondering about the available combinations/classes. The way I read the rulebook, an SS/AM is at 7.5 lb/ci with a 5% or 250 lb. weight reduction for an automatic transmission. Is that a correct interpretation? Also, I'm wondering about the available Mopar combo's. Obviously, Scott Gove's wicked-fast Daytona has piqued my curiosity. What block and head castings are the best to use? Does a small (358-394 ci.) engine require two Dominators or is it better to go with two 850's or a similar setup? What's the typical operating RPM range of these engines? Who would be a good resource for this type of info? As much time as I've spent around Hemi's, I have no experience with Modified engines and any advice (regardless of the source) would be much appreciated. __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock

10-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: SS/Modified Question Jared, yes, automatics may remove 5% or 250 pounds, whichever is LESS, in SS/AM, SS/AS, etc. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

10-27-2010, 01:29 AM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: SS/Modified Question Build as close to the weight min. as possible. Esp with restricted carb classes. Like SS/AM: Stick cu in. 353 Scale wt. 2650.0 Class min. 2650 Auto cu in. 353 Scale wt. 2515.1 Class min. 2515 Like SS/AS: Stick Cu in. 393 Scale wt. 3350.0 Class min. 3350 Auto Cu in. 393 Scale wt. 3180.0 Class min. 3180 Remember it is lbs per cu in just like Comp The less weight is worth more than the bigger cu in. Just physics. As to the carb question I think there was some change that allows you to run one carb or 2 x 4's. I think that is how some racers slide between Modified an Modified Stock with the same car/setup. Ask Dan Fletcher __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 10-27-2010 at 09:36 AM. Reason: show example