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Offline DCarr511

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Engine Block in /PRO
« on: July 12, 2008, 12:10:43 AM »
Since it is stated that the Engine Block used must have been available in the Vehicle. In the case of the SBC Blocks, is a SB 400 considered a typical SBC Block or is it looked at seperatly ?

The question is in regards to using a production SB 400 in a 1988 Trans Am or Camaro. Or would one be limited to using a 305 ( ??? ) or a 350 block. And to bring it a step further ... Would an earlier 350 block be legal ... dip stick on left side instead of the stock location on the right side in 1988 ?

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Re: Engine Block in /PRO
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 01:35:44 AM »
Duane you're fine with any of the blocks you mentioned. You can even use a aftermarket block now, as long as it follows the same architecture as the "stock" block. This means material, deck height, bore centers, cam centerline, etc.
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Re: Engine Block in /PRO
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 12:04:50 PM »
Thank You for the response, I read pretty much the same as what you said in SCTA's rule book when I was looking for a class that I could fit into if I ever have the oppurtunity of running at Bonneville.

It sounds like I have the Basis set for my LSR project car.

Thanks again !
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