2012 Rules Are Posted

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by cutta

So are all of the super stock only cars with 6.0lbf weight breaks going to be allowed back in? I have to say that I would love to see one of the 68's cudas or darts in stock. At least that would add some additional excitement and even amidst all the unrest of NHRA's idoacy(if thats a word), seeing some of the SS only combos in Stock would be exciting.

Not backhalved they shouldn't be.

[vic guilmino]

ed
why not
you can't buy a mustang or a dp from the dealer
i think that would be cool and a 289 snake

[cutta]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Not backhalved they shouldn't be.

I was referring to current stock legal darts/barracudas to be allowed to convert over to a hemi and run in one of the new classes since the weight breaks are for super stock only.

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Vic
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you can't buy a mustang or a dp from the dealer

I purchased my Drag Pak from Southland Dodge.

[Bob Mulry]

Looks prety simple to me..........

The cylinder head rules in Stock didn't change and that states "The following are permitted: polylocks, jam nuts, screw-in larger-diameter rocker studs or pinned studs, bronzewall valve guides"

The ONLY rule that chaged was the ability to use aftermarket rocker arms and they did NOT have to be (as the old rule was) "Aftermarket rocker arm must be identical to OEM. Either adjustable pushrods or adjustable OEM rocker arms permitted on any application, but not both. OEM roller rockers permitted ONLY if application was originally equipped with roller rockers"

The difference is now the rule says "Aftermarket rocker arm permitted. Either adjustable pushrods or adjustable OEM rocker arms permitted on any application, but not both.

Looks like stud mounted roller rocker arms for the OEM stud mounted engines and T&D's for the OEM shaft type rocker arms.

I don't like the rule but is seems pretty clear on what their intention was.

[Jim Kaekel]

Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

Looks prety simple to me..........

The cylinder head rules in Stock didn't change and that states "The following are permitted: polylocks, jam nuts, screw-in larger-diameter rocker studs or pinned studs, bronzewall valve guides"

The ONLY rule that chaged was the ability to use aftermarket rocker arms and they did NOT have to be (as the old rule was) "Aftermarket rocker arm must be identical to OEM. Either adjustable pushrods or adjustable OEM rocker arms permitted on any application, but not both. OEM roller rockers permitted ONLY if application was originally equipped with roller rockers"

The difference is now the rule says "Aftermarket rocker arm permitted. Either adjustable pushrods or adjustable OEM rocker arms permitted on any application, but not both.

Looks like stud mounted roller rocker arms for the OEM stud mounted engines and T&D's for the OEM shaft type rocker arms.

I don't like the rule but is seems pretty clear on what their intention was.

I wonder what will be acceptable for pedestal mount rocker arms like Olds or some Fords?

[Stephen & Horace Johnson]

Originally Posted by Dallas Kelly

Apparently, one of the 2012 enhancements will be that "all" window nets will expire after 2 years. 2011 rules had an two year expiration term for the "mesh" type nets only; "ribbon" type nets did not expire.

Maybe we can get the manufacturers to put both our two year seat belts and two year window net in the same box so that we can "save" shipping? (sarcasm)

ok why is this happening??? So i guess before to long the jackets, neck braces, and gloves will have to be renewed?

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

I wonder what will be acceptable for pedestal mount rocker arms like Olds or some Fords?

Paired shafts, like the Harland Sharp offerings, or stud mount conversions.

[7423]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Paired shafts, like the Harland Sharp offerings, or stud mount conversions.

Alan
You mention stud conversions for a small Ford 5.0. IMO, that would take machining the head to accept a stud and milling the pedestal to accept a guide plate, correct??
That would be a no no as I am told............am I wrong and lots of racers have done this and that makes it ok? I would love to go to a screw in stud and a guide plate and toss the dumb azz shims kits in the trash.