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Re: Econo Modified

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6 (Post 415334)

Randy,
If you consider the indexes and records in SS/Modified and Comp classes, the automatic transmission cars are faster than the clutchless stick cars. Considering this assumption, the automatic transmission cars should be even faster than the clutch stick cars.
There are many clutch cars that can be shifted without clutch.

In comp, the automatics still get a 250 lb weight break even though they are in separate classes from the stick cars, so the ets aren't comparable.

Re: Econo Modified

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Originally Posted by randy wilson (Post 415353)

Joe, sweet video. You'd fit right in. And, you were clutching for sure, but very good at it by the way.

Thanks........its a blast to drive. Gee , I wonder what a spec head and 1- 4 would do to my performance.
Funny how heads are a huge talking point here and I just sent mine to Larry Meaux looking for more power:D

Re: Econo Modified

Joe. With a spec engine designed right, it would run better then you think. If it ever comes to fruition, I'd help you any way I could.

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In SS Modified most of the Auto classes get 5% or 250 .Which ever is least.
So it figures out more like 150-175 for most of everthing. I like the idea of short spots. Back when I ran my tracks in the 70's (Before the bracket race foothold) we had a "Street modified class" it was based on Lb per cu in. If I remember right we had either 5 or 6 classes and no spot was over a tenth per class. Some spotted races looked almost heads up. It was very popular. Point is some combinations can be equalized through a short spot and the spectators almost see a headsup race.
BTY: The Brodix logos for the spec heads are cast in. Bump them with a grinder or mill and it is pretty evident. I've bought several sets of their APBA and ASCS heads that were QC'ed and taken the logos out. I've flowed the heads before and after the logos and they really don't make much difference. The purpose of the logo is to stop massive porting not be a restrictor in the port.

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Good points Adger. We went .1 per 1\2 lb. And the racing was real close from a 5 lb. per cube, to 11.5 lb.per cube.

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Randy
I am curious about the Cobalts engine. Builder , parts etc etc How it differs from mine.
PM me ....

Re: Econo Modified

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith (Post 415377)

Adger,

I remember Bunker Hill, here in Indiana had a class of that type back in the early 70's. All I remember of it was it was lbs per cubic inch and like yours was 5-6 classes. I believe the rules then were stock unported iron heads, a single 4 barrel. Other than that it was pretty wide open. Back then it was pretty much geared toward street cars. We were running stock so didn't pay that much attention to it. Concept wise sounds a lot like what is being discussed here.

Re: Econo Modified

Oh well. It is still entertaining. The horse doesn't feel a thing.

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Now thats entertainment. Someone with a sense of humor. THanks... Now for anyone who cannot afford a New Copo, Mustang or other 50,000car the thread is open. Anyone ever comment whether they had contacted NHRA?