what stock eliminator class?

[brutuswedge]

Any Chrysler guys out there? Picked up a '65 coronet 383/330 horsepower at an auction last week. Can anyone tell me what stock class that would fall in? Don't have a current rule book to figure it out. Also, would anyone even consider trying to run & be competitive in a 383? I know it doesn't have the torque/and stroke of the RB motors, but if it falls in the H, I, J area, (like I think it might), I thought It just may have a crack at being competitive, Thanks for any info. BOB W.

[Darrel Goheen]

www.classracerinfo.com

[Todd Gross]

By current document on NHRARacer.com. looks like it would be 12.17 to 12.61 unless it's a wagon or convertible. Looks like a natural I or J, although I have not been to the eye doctor lately.
I don't know how difficult for that combo in that index. Maybe some 383 guys will chime in.

But it's a Mopar...it'll run!

[Rod Greene]

Talk to Jim Hale he knows how to make the 383 work.

[340Cuda]

"Thomas Auger, Wlaes ME, '63 Dodge, H/SA" They were announcing this as a 383.

Stock Eliminator runner up at Epping. I am sure with the 63's both engine and body are very similar to a 65.

Those are nice cars, good score!

Good luck and keep us posted on your project.

Bill Lamb

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by brutuswedge

Any Chrysler guys out there? Picked up a '65 coronet 383/330 horsepower at an auction last week. Can anyone tell me what stock class that would fall in? Don't have a current rule book to figure it out. Also, would anyone even consider trying to run & be competitive in a 383? I know it doesn't have the torque/and stroke of the RB motors, but if it falls in the H, I, J area, (like I think it might), I thought It just may have a crack at being competitive, Thanks for any info. BOB W.

Sounds like a neat car.
Now, time for a reality check here.
That combo has been de-factored 49 horsepower. If you can't put something together reasonably , that will run under the index , then Stock Eliminator is probably not for you.
On the other hand, if you want to run at the top of the pack and survive a heads up run in those heavily populated classes, it won't be cheap.
Tommy Auger's car is a top end piece ,as are the other fast 383's out there.
There are guys here that will help you to do it yourself, and also plenty who will help you spend a big pile of money.
You need to think it over and tell us what you want to do.
Also , where are you located?

[brutuswedge]

Thanks so much for your info & help. We are in southern Ohio. Very fortunate here; close to Trails in Columbus, Norwalk, Quaker City, the new 42, Mt, Vernon, Magnolia, Marion County, or Larue. Wanted to write more, but could't figure out how to edit, but, how much of a detriment do you Chrysler guys think those little 516 heads & tiny afb, I know I have to run, would be? I'm just not slippery enough to know how to figure out how to get a set of 906 heads, a late model intake & a Holley past tech. LOL! (Bet it would run then) Thanks again. Bob

[Dan Fahey]

Build a Pure Stocker so you can keep it streetable.

[magnumv8]

If you're willing to throw some money at it the Edelbrock 60917

aluminum head is a legal stock replacement.....


D L Rambo.....Stk 1300

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by brutuswedge

how much of a detriment do you Chrysler guys think those little 516 heads & tiny afb, I know I have to run, would be?

Oh, the heads aren't the greatest, and the carb's too small.
That's why its got 49 horsepower off it. Don't think that's enough?
;-)