Clutchless trans

[Mike Dahl]

Originally Posted by 442OLDS

IF the Sticks and Automatics were to be combined,would the horsepower factors be rated the SAME,or would there still be different ratings depending on transmission type for the same engine?

Let's see.
In the 327 with a 299 stick 307 auto factor in SS/H would require the H car to add 76 lbs and get a .10 back on the index. Pretty close.

My combo:
350 with a 314 stick 327 auto factor in GT/A would require me to add 104 lbs to get a tenth back on the index. A little rough for me with a 2700 lb car ,but pretty close again. It's not a deal breaker for me at least.

Just thinking out loud here but maybe it's worth considering identifying the combos with a difference between the stick and auto factor and then meeting in the middle to consolidate the classes and see where we are. Also it will give the auto racers who have been hit hard by the AHFS a little relief while we see what happens.

So the guy with the 327 auto removes 38 lbs and the stick guy adds 38lbs and we go racing with the same index. I does not sound terrible or inequitable so far.

Oh yeah. Not totally wild about the clutchless trans. I would do it if I have to but I would rather consolidate the classes.