Team Mopar Records Unofficial Fastest Pass in Pro Stock Hist

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Point very well taken. The technology aspect certainly interests me but from a purest point of view it just doesn't have the impact of Dodge versus Chevy or Ford that it once had and the personalities of some these guys today is obnoxious. Just my two cents.

Frank, those cars are less than 10% Ford, Dodge, Chevy. The rest is aftermarket. One brand versus another doesn't interest me at all. Don't really care about that. If you run a stocker the technology may not interest you. Most SS & Comp guys care.

[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Frank, those cars are less than 10% Ford, Dodge, Chevy. The rest is aftermarket. One brand versus another doesn't interest me at all. Don't really care about that. If you run a stocker the technology may not interest you. Most SS & Comp guys care.

Racers running stock have a lot to learn from the Pro Stock guys. A lot of the same technology applies. Some just don't realize it.

[herbjr]

You guys know the head off a ford and dodge will interchange except for valve covers right. All the clutches are a neutral pattern on the crank. They are high dollar Air Pumps with a sticker on it. Why do you think the heads will interchange between the ford and dodge, well it made the switch easy for Larry Morgan.

[Mickey Whaley]

When they go through NHRA tech, fuel, weight, and the spoiler and templant system, then run that fast I will believe it!

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

When they go through NHRA tech, fuel, weight, and the spoiler and templant system, then run that fast I will believe it!

I have always wondered why they go out and waste precious - valuable - testing time by running illegal just to make themselves feel good - then have to change the whole car back to legal - not sure what they learn by running hot fuel or running light - weight distribution is a big deal - different body which would not pass the template test - a wing that is applying incorrect down force

Just does not make sense to me but you guys on here probably know it all better than I do


:-) peace

[Pvt Parts]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

I have always wondered why they go out and waste precious - valuable - testing time by running illegal just to make themselves feel good - then have to change the whole car back to legal - not sure what they learn by running hot fuel or running light - weight distribution is a big deal - different body which would not pass the template test - a wing that is applying incorrect down force

Just does not make sense to me but you guys on here probably know it all better than I do


:-) peace

Simple, exposure for the sponsor and mental intercourse for the competition. I'm sure the body would pass tech but fuel and weight are another issue.

[chris3racing]

Please help me, does no one know where Pro Stock came from. The very cars run today as Super Stockers were the "Pro Stocker" of the early 70's. The Dusters, Cudas. Camaros and Mustangs. Ed I agree with your comments completely. It is simply amazing how these cars can go down a track at the ETs they run with pistons, fuel and carbs. Talking with guys like Allen Johnson and how they make those things tick is like talking with Jenkins, Jake King or Hubert Platt years ago. When you look at a heads up Pro Stock race and at the stripe there is 3" different. Come on guys is there always something wrong with everything anyone does especially if it is a MOPAR. That complaining has been going on for over 40 years, I know from experience.

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Pvt Parts

Simple, exposure for the sponsor and mental intercourse for the competition. I'm sure the body would pass tech but fuel and weight are another issue.

OK that explains it - the sponsors are anxious to get ink from a test session - I would think the team would rather make advances to get ready to show off on ESPN at Pomona

Oh well I am not to old to learn new stuff about why the Pro Stock teams test before Pomona - and you are probably right - I am sure these numbers really got into the heads of Greg, Jason, Mike and the others


Good night

:-) peace

[Mickey Whaley]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

I have always wondered why they go out and waste precious - valuable - testing time by running illegal just to make themselves feel good - then have to change the whole car back to legal - not sure what they learn by running hot fuel or running light - weight distribution is a big deal - different body which would not pass the template test - a wing that is applying incorrect down force

Just does not make sense to me but you guys on here probably know it all better than I do


:-) peace

60 degrees out there good weather how fast did those guys run out west?

[Ed Wright]

Mike Edwards #1 again.