NHRA ProStock changes coming!

SStockDart · 08-13-2015, 06:49 PM

I like the change. I like shortening wheelie bars to create some excitement near the starting line where spectators are watching...additionally, this is where cars are at their slowest.....therefore, unlikely serious crashes. Fuel injection has had zero affect on NASCAR that I can tell. It is important that these cars at least resemble their factory counterparts. I'm just saying...

SSDiv6 · 08-13-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SStockDart

Fuel injection has had zero affect on NASCAR that I can tell. It is important that these cars at least resemble their factory counterparts. I'm just saying...

Fuel injection did have an effect on the power of the engines. I have two friends, one works for Hendricks and the other for Roush Racing.
The both said the NASCAR engines still make more power with carbs and accelerate better during transient acceleration when compared to fuel injection.

Holley must have paid a big fee to be the sole supplier of the FI components.
The MOTEC system would have been better.

Dyno · 08-13-2015, 09:43 PM

I am sure there was money involved, but having one supplier and a rigid set of rules and parts, this will save the teams money and will be easier to monitor for tech.

bigshow2966 · 08-15-2015, 01:12 PM

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will be easier to monitor for tech.

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They've had spec ignition boxes for years. No big deal.

Mike Pearson · 08-15-2015, 01:14 PM

Can't wait to see them with the flat hoods. They will look like super stock on steroids.

FireSale · 08-16-2015, 12:31 PM

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Can't wait to see them with the flat hoods. They will look like super stock on steroids.

This is going to be interesting design wise. The rules say the air intake must be between the hood and grill. 500 cubes spinning 10,500 rpm gotta pull it from somewhere. Where will that be? Wide low profile radiators to fit an intake above it?

Dale

bigshow2966 · 08-18-2015, 03:19 AM

Probably a pan like P/ST used to use. It was a huge thing that drew air from the grille.

Robin Lawrence · 08-16-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyno

I am sure there was money involved, but having one supplier and a rigid set of rules and parts, this will save the teams money and will be easier to monitor for tech.

No Big money involved lol, well maybe time spent giving technical support to the teams as they become familiar with the system.
Holley was already a contingency sponsor in Pro Stock. That will continue.

Robin

08-13-2015, 06:49 PM	#1
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! I like the change. I like shortening wheelie bars to create some excitement near the starting line where spectators are watching...additionally, this is where cars are at their slowest.....therefore, unlikely serious crashes. Fuel injection has had zero affect on NASCAR that I can tell. It is important that these cars at least resemble their factory counterparts. I'm just saying... __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911

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Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,135 Liked 685 Times in 204 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! I am sure there was money involved, but having one supplier and a rigid set of rules and parts, this will save the teams money and will be easier to monitor for tech.

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! Can't wait to see them with the flat hoods. They will look like super stock on steroids. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 674 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: NHRA ProStock changes coming! Probably a pan like P/ST used to use. It was a huge thing that drew air from the grille.