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Travis Miller · 04-22-2011, 08:59 PM

Frank, When I tech a GTX I usually ask the driver if it is a GTX or if it is a Road Runner with GTX emblems. A GTX has a natural class different than a Road Runner.

The first year I was a techman back in 1969, I teched a new Road Runner that had a 440/375. The guy swore it was a 383 and was factory original. The engine was even painted the 383 color. I disagreed and proved it was a 440. Just so he could race I classed the car as a GTX. Later I found out the guy paid the dealer extra to have the 440 put in after he blew up the 383 under warranty.

I learned about B blocks and RB blocks early on. I even tried to teach my fellow techmen the difference but somehow it doesn't seem to matter anymore.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

04-22-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: are the 2008 ford still in stock Frank, When I tech a GTX I usually ask the driver if it is a GTX or if it is a Road Runner with GTX emblems. A GTX has a natural class different than a Road Runner. The first year I was a techman back in 1969, I teched a new Road Runner that had a 440/375. The guy swore it was a 383 and was factory original. The engine was even painted the 383 color. I disagreed and proved it was a 440. Just so he could race I classed the car as a GTX. Later I found out the guy paid the dealer extra to have the 440 put in after he blew up the 383 under warranty. I learned about B blocks and RB blocks early on. I even tried to teach my fellow techmen the difference but somehow it doesn't seem to matter anymore. Travis Miller (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)