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Head mod limit?

Discussion in 'HA/GR' started by nexxussian, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. nexxussian
    Joined: Mar 14, 2007
    Posts: 3,237

    nexxussian
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    On the overhead valve engines, I see the no aftermarket racing head rule, but had been thinking of some crazy mods, and was wondering if it would be within the "spirit" of the rules when a certain fleabay auction was brought to my attention.

    Specifically This one Not mine.

    Says:

    "This is a HOMEMADE Chevrolet racing head, modified, 235/6 cyl. engine with 3 carbs. It is a large valve head, Part #3836848 and GM 7 on it. Also numbers cast under valve cover: CON 9 and A30 6 which leads us to believe this was made in 1956. " (edited off the shippng and sales details)

    I had been contemplating a mod like that, figuring it would make a Jimmy flow even better than it does (compared to the Chebby), and it might stay together for the shorter run times of the HA/GR cl***, but I could see some people not thinking that was "fair".


    Here's one of the 4 pics from that auction. Not mine.

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    So what do you all think, would a fellah get run out of the track on a rail (pun sorta intended :D ) if he showed up with a head like that on his HAMB Gas Rail?:confused:
     
  2. mudflap261
    Joined: Oct 24, 2005
    Posts: 588

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    from tulsa

    i would not be opposed to that mod because the stock head was used. if it was done in aluminum no way.
     
  3. Katuna
    Joined: Feb 25, 2005
    Posts: 1,822

    Katuna
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    from Clovis,Ca.

    No AFTERMARKET heads. 'Nuff said.
     
  4. Old6rodder
    Joined: Jun 20, 2006
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    from SoCal

    Yep, "aftermarket" is the operative word. That isn't aftermarket.
    Anything done for the purpose with and on period equipment is what it's all about.
    That mod isn't new, it was done then and is "spirit" as you can get. :cool:

    ps. Get on with it, you're not the only one who remembers and has considered that particular mod, but you could be the first to field it. :D
     
  5. ScottV
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
    Posts: 818

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    I like it, and it's "In the Spirit" to me it's not really too different than what Rocky did on Toymaker ??!!??

    Just my ...
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  6. nexxussian
    Joined: Mar 14, 2007
    Posts: 3,237

    nexxussian
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    That's what I was thinking, but I've been WAYYYYY off before.

    Thanks guys.
     
  7. bobw
    Joined: Mar 24, 2006
    Posts: 2,376

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    If you bring it to the HAMB Drags at MoKan, you'll not only get the "Long Distance" award but also the "Best Head" award.
     

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