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Billy Nees 06-09-2025 11:38 AM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 713210)
Why not a Dana 60? Chevy trucks have them.
Frank, in the early 80s GM offered a "Service Package" bolt-in rear (over-the-counter or warranty) for Camaros and Firebirds with the 305 HO and stick. The 7.5s just wouldn't stay together. This wasn't the "Australian rear" but a genuine bolt-in Dana 44! I've owned a few of them over the years.

GUMP 06-09-2025 11:43 AM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 713211)
Frank, in the early 80s GM offered a "Service Package" bolt-in rear (over-the-counter or warranty) for Camaros and Firebirds with the 305 HO and stick. The 7.5s just wouldn't stay together. This wasn't the "Australian rear" but a genuine bolt-in Dana 44! I've owned a few of them over the years.
I hunted for one for years!

NHRA1926 06-09-2025 02:02 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the rules for Stock and Super Stock say AMERICAN MADE production cars? Or has that also been side lined by the bean counters in California?

NHRA1926 06-09-2025 02:10 PM
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Well...I guess I was wrong. I just looked up the rules for Stock:

Reserved for 1955 or newer model-year factory-production
automobiles and some sports cars.

I believe it used to say AMERICAN MADE factory production automobiles.

And Super Stock:

Reserved for foreign and domestic factory-produced automobiles and sports cars.

I was unaware of the change.

In the words of Bufford T. Justice, what in the H*** is the world comin' to!?

Dan Bennett 06-09-2025 03:16 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 713211)
Frank, in the early 80s GM offered a "Service Package" bolt-in rear (over-the-counter or warranty) for Camaros and Firebirds with the 305 HO and stick. The 7.5s just wouldn't stay together. This wasn't the "Australian rear" but a genuine bolt-in Dana 44! I've owned a few of them over the years.

I sort of remember that, but my main takeaway is how bad things got back then. When the engineers actually designed something that couldn't handle a full-smogged 305 HO.

Mark Yacavone 06-09-2025 04:55 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JP1738 (Post 713205)
Then just run slower than M. That's what I did. I was/am new to class racing so I entered in a spot that made sense. Wanna go faster? Nobody is stopping you but your own willingness to put up the money and time it takes to do so.
I think you missed my point here. What is the ET cut off requiring a roll bar, quarter mile?
So, if a beginner wants to try Stock and he already owns a Fox body that is a natural L car, what do you propose that he should do with it?

L.Fite 06-09-2025 05:34 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NHRA1926 (Post 713222)
Well...I guess I was wrong. I just looked up the rules for Stock:

Reserved for 1955 or newer model-year factory-production
automobiles and some sports cars.

I believe it used to say AMERICAN MADE factory production automobiles.

And Super Stock:

Reserved for foreign and domestic factory-produced automobiles and sports cars.

I was unaware of the change.

In the words of Bufford T. Justice, what in the H*** is the world comin' to!?
I am pretty sure it did at one time...

L.Fite 06-09-2025 05:42 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 713210)
Why not a Dana 60? Chevy trucks have them.
Isn't there a rule about no truck rear ends...?
Thought I read that somewhere...
Besides the weight factor, probably better than a 9" except for ease of gear changes, may as well stick with the 12 bolt...

Now maybe a 9" housing with 12 bolt chunk...
I could do that...!
;),

goinbroke2 06-09-2025 06:52 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Bennett (Post 713226)
When the engineers actually designed something that couldn't handle a full-smogged 305 HO.
BWAHAHAHA, just spit my tea out!!

Mike Gray 06-09-2025 07:02 PM
Re: Coming Soon.....
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 713230)
I think you missed my point here. What is the ET cut off requiring a roll bar, quarter mile?
So, if a beginner wants to try Stock and he already owns a Fox body that is a natural L car, what do you propose that he should do with it?
He should put in a roll bar and belts, it's not that expensive. a nice set of rims and tires probably cost more!


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