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MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 04-03-2014, 01:58 PM

Randy…A while back Dick and I shared some thoughts and ideas on another thread about something similar. I and mentioned an entry level class using S-10's ,Rangers and Dakotas allowing all brand competition in original form. Most importantly rear wheel drive. I figured a 360" maximum (any configuration of bore and stroke), flat top piston,.630 lift max. , Edelbrock RPM Heads and RPM intake (dual plane), 750 Holley and pump gas. Dana's, 12 bolts or 9" rears would be legal to all brands. Chassis modified for 29.5x 11.5 max tire, Cal-tracs or any other bolt on traction assistance. Must retain stock style full interior, spec cage, must retain factory installed type appearance in every stage of construction. Fit , Finish and appearance would be "priority one" to attract new competitors and interest to the class. A minimum weight would be established and allowance of accepted fibreglass components. Old traditional cars are hard to find and require a large amount of cash to obtain usually (although it would be nice). I thought the pick ups would be good because every local paper have them advertised, the engine combination would allow an easy 500hp. The more creative will set the benchmark, but the father and son teams would still be a contender with a budget approach. Anyone involved would want to competitively progress to the limitations of the rear tire. It may also allow the "dime rocket" guys to get realistic. I will never forgive the sanctioning body for it's disrespectful decision to eliminate ProStock Truck. A class like this would be encouraging to youth… maybe a LS , Hemi or Modular class would evolve. Just a couple of cents worth…Maurice.

04-03-2014, 01:58 PM	#3
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 311 Liked 285 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Econo Mod or Econo SS Randy…A while back Dick and I shared some thoughts and ideas on another thread about something similar. I and mentioned an entry level class using S-10's ,Rangers and Dakotas allowing all brand competition in original form. Most importantly rear wheel drive. I figured a 360" maximum (any configuration of bore and stroke), flat top piston,.630 lift max. , Edelbrock RPM Heads and RPM intake (dual plane), 750 Holley and pump gas. Dana's, 12 bolts or 9" rears would be legal to all brands. Chassis modified for 29.5x 11.5 max tire, Cal-tracs or any other bolt on traction assistance. Must retain stock style full interior, spec cage, must retain factory installed type appearance in every stage of construction. Fit , Finish and appearance would be "priority one" to attract new competitors and interest to the class. A minimum weight would be established and allowance of accepted fibreglass components. Old traditional cars are hard to find and require a large amount of cash to obtain usually (although it would be nice). I thought the pick ups would be good because every local paper have them advertised, the engine combination would allow an easy 500hp. The more creative will set the benchmark, but the father and son teams would still be a contender with a budget approach. Anyone involved would want to competitively progress to the limitations of the rear tire. It may also allow the "dime rocket" guys to get realistic. I will never forgive the sanctioning body for it's disrespectful decision to eliminate ProStock Truck. A class like this would be encouraging to youth… maybe a LS , Hemi or Modular class would evolve. Just a couple of cents worth…Maurice.