Super Stock GT... new rules

[Andrew Hill]

If I am reading this correctly, one of the changes is that the shipping weight of the vehicle used no longer matters in GT? You can get any car as light or heavy (within ballast rules) as you want to run GT?

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hill

If I am reading this correctly, one of the changes is that the shipping weight of the vehicle used no longer matters in GT? You can get any car as light or heavy (within ballast rules) as you want to run GT?

That is what it appears.

[Lyn Smith]

Does it look like a Gt car can be a 4dr now?

[ALMACK]

If only they allowed 4 cylinders in GT also....lol

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

Does it look like a Gt car can be a 4dr now?

Along with other strange rules, why does a Modified Stock need to be '67 or newer but a Modified can be any year? Also agree that it is strange that a SS/GT can only be V8?

[jmcarter]

Makes my head hurt, hopefully Dwight will work his magic so I can explore some other possibilities....sympathy to those who are taking a big hit to gain nothing

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Along with other strange rules, why does a Modified Stock need to be '67 or newer but a Modified can be any year? Also agree that it is strange that a SS/GT can only be V8?

Jim,

Since the Ford Pinto was available with a V-6, how about a Pinto with the CJ Windsor 352 or 428 engine in GT class?

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Jim,

Since the Ford Pinto was available with a V-6, how about a Pinto with the CJ Windsor 352 or 428 engine in GT class?

I know you're joking but header fit would be a nightmare, you would need at least a 1 3/4 / 1 7/8 step and there isn't even room for a 1 5/8. I think I'll stick with the 4 cylinder stuff.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

I know you're joking but header fit would be a nightmare, you would need at least a 1 3/4 / 1 7/8 step and there isn't even room for a 1 5/8. I think I'll stick with the 4 cylinder stuff.

I thought about it a few weeks ago!

There was a pristine, one owner Pinto for sale, with just faded paint and asking $1800.00 in Phoenix, Arizona. I believe the Mustang II headers fit the Pinto and they are available at least in 1-3/4" diameter. I thought it would be cool and paint it like one of Glidden's cars paint schemes!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Along with other strange rules, why does a Modified Stock need to be '67 or newer but a Modified can be any year? Also agree that it is strange that a SS/GT can only be V8?

It's probably a descendant of the old A/SM class.
That's the loophole that let the 67 Chevy II in, rather than Camaros only.
Right ,Garley Daniels?