2007 NMRA pics

**Pure Stock** · 01-23-2008, 04:39 PM

A couple pics of some NMRA class cars. 1st one is a Real Street entry, 2nd is a Pure Street campaigner, the 3rd and the 4th are Factory Stock participants.

**Killercanary** · 01-23-2008, 05:00 PM

Are we going to see pics of you out there next year Joe in PS?

**Pure Stock** · 01-23-2008, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Killercanary

Are we going to see pics of you out there next year Joe in PS?

I pretty much made up my mind I'm going to stick with the current configuration for a few reasons. First off, it's going to take an immense amount of testing to get it to where it needs to be on the power level aspect. It's not uncommon to test 2-3 different cylinder heads, perhaps more. Then the camshaft needs to be addressed. About the only things I can keep from my current deal would be the water pump, headers, and maybe the intake. Now, if the carb would get the call that would be put back on the shelf.

Then the financial backing is not adequate to support a MAX. effort in this class. Travel expenses, gate fees, hotel/motel costs, and broken/extra parts funds need to be considered. Those G-Forces don't last too long and a spare is mandatory if you wanna go somewhere.

The current combo is in good shape from a mechanical standpoint. There are some little tweaks than can be made. The search for some killer D/A continues. It would actually be cheaper to just spring for an adjustable clutch and a 5R trans than to compete in P/S. It is not a cost effective addition by any means when comparing e.t. loss vs. $$$, BUT with a driveline of that stature, any more H.P. gained from a cubic inch increase would be a welcome one.

It's going to be difficult to find any additional power as the combo sits right now, however, I'd like to get the AEM into it in the future. Seeing the improvements it made on your example is motivating.

All in all, I'd love to do the P/S deal, but, it's either all in or all out for me. Maybe down the road I'll get a chance to compete. Right now I'll just snoop around and keep my eyes and ears open.

**yeahloh95** · 01-23-2008, 09:18 PM

how about going to a couple events and running open comp your car is deadly consistent and it might get you noticed for a sponcership ????

**shawnsvtcobra** · 01-24-2008, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the nice pictures.

**Pure Stock** · 01-24-2008, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by shawnsvtcobra

Thanks for the nice pictures.

No problem man. I'm trying to wade through these *pre* race months, the pics are therapy:D

**shawnsvtcobra** · 01-24-2008, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by Pure Stock

No problem man. I'm trying to wade through these *pre* race months, the pics are therapy:D

Yes they are, Tim Matherleys car damn it launches hard everytime i swear.

**Pure Stock** · 01-24-2008, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by shawnsvtcobra

Yes they are, Tim Matherleys car damn it launches hard everytime i swear.

No doubt. There's a couple others that leave with a vengeance. That white nitrous fox coupe and Brian Meyers coupe. Real Street looks like a fun class.

**gmkillr** · 01-24-2008, 01:14 AM

I love the PS class, my boy Bruce Hemminger & Tim Matherly ran it right down to the last race this year!

**Pure Stock** · 01-24-2008, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by gmkillr

I love the PS class, my boy Bruce Hemminger & Tim Matherly ran it right down to the last race this year!

Hemminger has the nitrous 85-86 fox coupe?

**gmkillr** · 01-24-2008, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by Pure Stock

Hemminger has the nitrous 85-86 fox coupe?

Yeah, White w/ Blue stripes.

**shawnsvtcobra** · 01-24-2008, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Pure Stock

No doubt. There's a couple others that leave with a vengeance. That white nitrous fox coupe and Brian Meyers coupe. Real Street looks like a fun class.

Yes you are rite Bruce's car abd Brains car are definitely bumper dragger's. i love it.