dumb SS newbie questions.. Mopar

dragracerray · 08-04-2021, 08:48 AM

Dirtmod I am not familiar with the SSGT stuff to advise you very well. It looks like the 383 can not be used in SS or SSGT in a 1973 Barracuda. When you go here,

http://nhraracer.com/content/general...635&zoneid=132

None of the GT listing show the 383. Mopar and SSGT guys please chime in. Ray

Tom Goldman · 08-05-2021, 12:57 PM

One thing that's been overlooked in the conversation is since you have only a 8 point roll bar ,you are limited to to a combination that falls into SSGT/E or F ,and then only if you run the index . Even dropping to a lower class will need a cage if you run under the index.
Most viable combinations that can fit the car most likely will need a roll cage .
Before jumping into the "shark pool" ,visit a Lucas Oil Divisional race and seek out some racers that are running Mopars in SS .
Most will at least tell you what may not be a good combo and more than a few will at least steer you in the right direction.

GTS340 · 08-05-2021, 01:49 PM

The best bang for the buck is a 73-340 rated I believe at 242 hp. or a 74-360 rated at 265 in Superstock. You can claim either or without any trim change. Once you get into classes that have potential of running 9's you need a lot more safety equipment. ( cage, certified cage, transmission and flywheel shields. window net, grade 4 license which add to the yearly expense in some cases). I'm not a fan of a 8 3/4 if you trans brake. Specially a big block. You can run a worn out stocker small block in Superstock these days at this hp rating.

Best of luck,
Paul Haszlauer
C/SA 7019

GTS340 · 08-05-2021, 02:14 PM

Saying You can run a worn out stocker small block in Superstock these days at this hp rating. That means you already have light weight everything, 4-6 grand invested in the torque converter and transmission, custom headers and other stuff.

Paul

08-04-2021, 08:48 AM	#1
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 222 Likes: 482 Liked 209 Times in 90 Posts	Re: dumb SS newbie questions.. Mopar Dirtmod I am not familiar with the SSGT stuff to advise you very well. It looks like the 383 can not be used in SS or SSGT in a 1973 Barracuda. When you go here, http://nhraracer.com/content/general...635&zoneid=132 None of the GT listing show the 383. Mopar and SSGT guys please chime in. Ray Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ray Bassett I/SA 1687, SS/DA 1687 "SuperPro is both", unknown

08-05-2021, 12:57 PM	#2
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 891 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: dumb SS newbie questions.. Mopar One thing that's been overlooked in the conversation is since you have only a 8 point roll bar ,you are limited to to a combination that falls into SSGT/E or F ,and then only if you run the index . Even dropping to a lower class will need a cage if you run under the index. Most viable combinations that can fit the car most likely will need a roll cage . Before jumping into the "shark pool" ,visit a Lucas Oil Divisional race and seek out some racers that are running Mopars in SS . Most will at least tell you what may not be a good combo and more than a few will at least steer you in the right direction. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

08-05-2021, 01:49 PM	#3
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 871 Likes: 270 Liked 1,345 Times in 410 Posts	Re: dumb SS newbie questions.. Mopar The best bang for the buck is a 73-340 rated I believe at 242 hp. or a 74-360 rated at 265 in Superstock. You can claim either or without any trim change. Once you get into classes that have potential of running 9's you need a lot more safety equipment. ( cage, certified cage, transmission and flywheel shields. window net, grade 4 license which add to the yearly expense in some cases). I'm not a fan of a 8 3/4 if you trans brake. Specially a big block. You can run a worn out stocker small block in Superstock these days at this hp rating. Best of luck, Paul Haszlauer C/SA 7019

08-05-2021, 02:14 PM	#4
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 871 Likes: 270 Liked 1,345 Times in 410 Posts	Re: dumb SS newbie questions.. Mopar Saying You can run a worn out stocker small block in Superstock these days at this hp rating. That means you already have light weight everything, 4-6 grand invested in the torque converter and transmission, custom headers and other stuff. Paul