How to submit a engine?

[Robert Simpson]

Thank you all for the info. What if the engine was in the book for another body style but not the one you are claiming? But, in reality it was available in that body style, not a rare thing just not sought after. Is the process the same to get it accepted? Or do I have to find some original literature to submit? Thank You all again.

[GUMP]

I am sure that Bruce Bachelder at the NHRA can point you in the right direction on that question.

[Jeff Teuton]

If the motor is in the book, that should be easy.

[farmco r/sa]

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

If the motor is in the book, that should be easy.

maybe..... wheel base, shipping weight, other model specs needed....
However say it is a 350 chevy in the same year. may have different manifold
or head numbers.. ?even piston weights, rods etc.??

Easiest thing perhaps consult Billy Nees??

[Jack McCarthy]

larry hill could help ... he has experience in this area and is rumored to be another edgar allan poe with his letter writing expertise

captain jack

[ss wannabee]

Robert...you have a PM...

[Pinballer]

Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

Thank you all for the info. What if the engine was in the book for another body style but not the one you are claiming? But, in reality it was available in that body style, not a rare thing just not sought after. Is the process the same to get it accepted? Or do I have to find some original literature to submit? Thank You all again.

I had this same scenario come to mind about 15 years ago when I first thought about doing a Class car. The thought was to run a 1982 or '83 AMC Spirit with the carbureted 2.5 GM Iron Duke engine and a 5 speed they used in those years. Being uninformed, I even acquired a suitable car to follow through with. But once I ordered the Classification sheets by mail back then, found out neither year was listed in the guide and that dream got scrapped.
What are the hopes of something like this combo ever getting approved in today's NHRA world? Both the engine and the car body are already fully documented in the guide in different aspects. But good luck finding an AMC liason to help grease the squeaky wheel if it has to come to that!

[FireSale]

The same thing happened with the 68 Shelby GT350 Mustang. The GT500 is in the book but not the 350. It had an aluminum intake with a 600 cfm Holley 4bbl and an optional Paxton supercharger. Rated at 250 hp for a 302. 1,557 made but none in the NHRA book.

Dale