Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? - Page 4

Jim Wahl · 11-01-2010, 01:53 PM

It took 10 months to get the Ross 2.5 Stocker pistons approved for my FWD Spirit! It ain't easy! Jim

Alan Roehrich · 11-01-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

So, you don't have to give them a piston?

I had to donate a Scat rod to get them approved.

Got a BowTie block PN approved last year, sure was thankful I didn't have to buy an extra block! <G>

Ed, I'd say the price I paid for two sets of pistons included the cost of donating samples to NHRA.

Jeff Lee · 11-01-2010, 04:01 PM

Yes, NHRA and the piston company need an OEM sample to work with.
Jim, Maybe a 2.5 is an off the wall (wahl?

) forging or blank size and that's why it took so long.

Ed Wright · 11-01-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Ed, I'd say the price I paid for two sets of pistons included the cost of donating samples to NHRA.

I don't doubt it. Wesley told me they keep a sample in Glendora for reference.

Jim Wahl · 11-01-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Yes, NHRA and the piston company need an OEM sample to work with.
Jim, Maybe a 2.5 is an off the wall (wahl?

) forging or blank size and that's why it took so long.

Yep, you are correct sir. Shorter piston than the 2.2 (but you probably knew that). Not complaining about the time it took, just saying nothing gets done over night! BTW Jeff, you so funny (off the wall). Jim

Jeff Lee · 11-02-2010, 12:52 AM

I was drinking a Harvey Wahlbanger when I came up with that...

Ed Fernandez · 11-02-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I was drinking a Harvey Wahlbanger when I came up with that...

I'll bet you were listening to Pink Floyd's "The Wahl".at the time.

Bobby DiDomenico · 11-02-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dgal

So sorry to hear about the son. That has to be the worst. There would be nothing tougher than to bury a child. I don't want to think about it.

I agree totally about the humor helping the healing process or just a general improvement to a person's day. No disrepect to the family that lost the son, but additional laughs can be found on the NHRA website under their Stock Car Classification category under the Competition section. Just look under for the 2008 & 2010 Ford section and the 2010 Dodge section. You will be in tears.

Don

Don,

The folks I've raced with lost their teenage daughter some years back and I can't imagine how tough that is.

Jim Wahl · 11-02-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I'll bet you were listening to Pink Floyd's "The Wahl".at the time.

Oh you guys! I'm really feeling the love in here! Jim

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11-01-2010, 01:53 PM	#31
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 668 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? It took 10 months to get the Ross 2.5 Stocker pistons approved for my FWD Spirit! It ain't easy! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-01-2010, 04:01 PM	#33
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? Yes, NHRA and the piston company need an OEM sample to work with. Jim, Maybe a 2.5 is an off the wall (wahl? ) forging or blank size and that's why it took so long. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-02-2010, 12:52 AM	#36
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stocker pistons; If none are on the approved list, what to do? I was drinking a Harvey Wahlbanger when I came up with that... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX