"WHAT IF" part 4

Robert Swartz · 03-05-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

I apologize if the frame narrowing is incorrect. I was going from Robert Swartz post. IHRA is not out west so I am not familiar with your rules, sorry. If you believe there are no narrowed rearends in NHRA stocker you may also be mistaken a little bit.

Harry,

I too, could have phrased differently the wording. I guess it was a bit misleading. If your not familiar with IHRA rules, there are some differences. I don't see the rule differences being so substantial that we all can't come to some compromises and have a race. As Terry stated, IHRA rules allow minor inboard movement of the springs. And I took that from the rulebook. Here again, the car I'm building, a 1979 Firebird, I have no intention of running anything larger than the 9" tires.

No, you are NOT allowed a narrowed rear end. Now, something I've heard but can't substantiate, is some guys have mini-tubbed stockers in IHRA? Maybe someone currently racing can clear that up for me? Here again, I wouldn't do it because I one day may want to build either a 301 Pontiac or a 403 Oldsmobile engine to run NHRA events. I want my car to retain it's versatility.

On another note, even though I don't presently have a car ready to race. IF I had a say on the name. I like the CRA = Class Racers Association. That's my two jingling penny's.

Robert Swartz

Bobby Lundholm · 03-05-2009, 04:21 PM

Mini tub's are for front drive conversion crate motor stockers.

Michael Beard · 03-05-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Lundholm

Mini tub's are for front drive conversion crate motor stockers.

Correct.... ...and which there are only 4 of in the country. Not sure about Wright's Probe and Mace's new Sunfire, but I believe the Ross's Avenger and Sebring fit their 9" tires within the stock wheelwell.

Robert Swartz · 03-05-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Lundholm
Mini tub's are for front drive conversion crate motor stockers

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Correct.... ...and which there are only 4 of in the country. Not sure about Wright's Probe and Mace's new Sunfire, but I believe the Ross's Avenger and Sebring fit their 9" tires within the stock wheelwell.

Michael & Bobby,

Thank you both for clearing up that misconception.

Robert Swartz

03-05-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
Bobby Lundholm Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlevoix, MI Posts: 453 Likes: 115 Liked 127 Times in 49 Posts	Re: "WHAT IF" part 4 Mini tub's are for front drive conversion crate motor stockers. __________________ Bobby Lundholm 3516 G/SA