Team Mopar Records Unofficial Fastest Pass in Pro Stock Hist

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Yes I am. From where do you think much of our new technology trickles down? Thinner rings? Large journal core cams & roller cam bearings, Homda (now BMW) rods, etc. they were doing it way before we were. I don't care what they look like, don't care if they all looked exactly alike. The technology is what interests me. I can't imagine anybody not being impressed with the power levels, and the fact that they keep increasing them within the same engine rules. I personally care nothing for the fuel cars, Alky cars, pro mods, etc. nothing but track oilers. Fast NA gasoline engines interest me. That, and I have long time friends that moved up to Pro Stock.

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.

[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.

[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?

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

I have always wondered why they go out and waste precious - valuable
not sure what they learn by running hot fuel or running light - weight distribution is a big deal -
Just does not make sense to me but you guys on here probably know it all better than I do

:-) peace

Wouldn't it be nice if NHRA made the driver wt 200# (170#? Anyone flown this century?) and if you are below that you had to add it at the seat, not move it around the car for extra weight distibution?

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by 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.

That's my point about Pro Stock in a nutshell. It has strayed too far from the original concept.
Sure we can learn from Pro Stock and NASCAR for that matter as this is where the technology trickles down to even Stock Eliminator.
Who wins means very little to me.