Where are the pre 1960 stockers? - Page 3

Mark Yacavone · 12-20-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Did the 1955 265ci combo run index?

The combo MUST at least run the index to be eligible for a HP reduction.
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Thanks, CB, I did not know that.
So, they really don't need any new cars out there?

How about when they have the Stockers factored at the Super /Stock number?

Charley Downing · 12-20-2011, 03:25 PM

Mark define new cars.

NHRA is happy as long as they have 32-65 cars per class at national events (AKA Filler for pro’s).

This past year NHRA lower the year from 1960 to 1955 in stk. How many cars from 1955-1959 ran STK this year? One maybe two, good rule change it’s really helping raise the car counts and save STK. I have nothing against these older cars. I think they are cool but facts are facts no one is going to spend $30,000 plus build a 1955 chevy for P/SA, Q/SA or R/SA

Toby Lang · 12-20-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 442OLDS

Right now,cars are shutting off at 1000ft to get horsepower off.

Are they shutting off during eliminations also?

-Toby

442OLDS · 12-20-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Lang

Are they shutting off during eliminations also?

-Toby

Everybody shuts off during eliminations.Break out and you lose!

442OLDS · 12-20-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

How about when they have the Stockers factored at the Super /Stock number?

That would make another GOOD thread.

My engine is rated the SAME in Stock and Super Stock also.

Mark Faul · 12-20-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 442OLDS

That would make another GOOD thread.

My engine is rated the SAME in Stock and Super Stock also.

10 less than the factory rating. Maybe need to shut off at 1000'? LOL

442OLDS · 12-20-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Faul

10 less than the factory rating. Maybe need to shut off at 1000'? LOL

You are almost there now.5 more HP to go!

Bunkster · 12-20-2011, 07:16 PM

There is a 1956 265 with a factory rating of 205 and a current NHRA rating of 205.

Perhaps they believe the 1955 265/180 and the 1956 265/205 are the same?

(I was too lazy to research all of the numbers.)

dahkahuna · 12-20-2011, 07:53 PM

Paul, thats exactly the point the index is 13.45 for P/SA the 2 cars running now from my info is that they run 13.80's now I dont know if games are being played, has anyone seen or talked to Steve Hurley he sounded on this post like its a legit deal (no Games) and the car runs 13.80's. If NHRA wont reduce a factor until it runs the index like was said why the heck do we have a AHFS system in place for it only drives up the cost of racing a Stocker when a car is hit with weight the whole combnination has to be adjusted maybe a cam change, gear , and so on..........Just my 2 cents

dahkahuna · 12-20-2011, 08:12 PM

Bunkster, Yes their is a difference between the 205 hp 56 265 and the 180hp 55 factored 205 engines the 1956 engine is available with the larger Rochester carb thats why it is 205 hp both the Carter and the Rochester were available in 1956 splain that Lucy (NHRA) ? the Carter carbs are the same SPEC but the Rochester( Mr. Benny) is larger.

12-20-2011, 03:25 PM	#22
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Mark define new cars. NHRA is happy as long as they have 32-65 cars per class at national events (AKA Filler for pro’s). This past year NHRA lower the year from 1960 to 1955 in stk. How many cars from 1955-1959 ran STK this year? One maybe two, good rule change it’s really helping raise the car counts and save STK. I have nothing against these older cars. I think they are cool but facts are facts no one is going to spend $30,000 plus build a 1955 chevy for P/SA, Q/SA or R/SA __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 12-20-2011 at 03:32 PM.

12-20-2011, 07:16 PM	#28
Bunkster Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 0 Liked 43 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? There is a 1956 265 with a factory rating of 205 and a current NHRA rating of 205. Perhaps they believe the 1955 265/180 and the 1956 265/205 are the same? (I was too lazy to research all of the numbers.)

12-20-2011, 07:53 PM	#29
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Paul, thats exactly the point the index is 13.45 for P/SA the 2 cars running now from my info is that they run 13.80's now I dont know if games are being played, has anyone seen or talked to Steve Hurley he sounded on this post like its a legit deal (no Games) and the car runs 13.80's. If NHRA wont reduce a factor until it runs the index like was said why the heck do we have a AHFS system in place for it only drives up the cost of racing a Stocker when a car is hit with weight the whole combnination has to be adjusted maybe a cam change, gear , and so on..........Just my 2 cents

12-20-2011, 08:12 PM	#30
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Where are the pre 1960 stockers? Bunkster, Yes their is a difference between the 205 hp 56 265 and the 180hp 55 factored 205 engines the 1956 engine is available with the larger Rochester carb thats why it is 205 hp both the Carter and the Rochester were available in 1956 splain that Lucy (NHRA) ? the Carter carbs are the same SPEC but the Rochester( Mr. Benny) is larger.