Ok, this should put a BIT of the bickering to bed, anyway. My questions are below, the response is at the top. When in doubt, simply ask. As I promised when I submitted this query, I would encourage people who are members of other boards to share this information around to remove some of the FUD happening.
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Kevin,
Any vehicle equipped with a turbo and/or intercooler may use a larger than original unit. Cold air kits, aftermarket air filters, and mass airflow meters are permitted. Competition exhaust, including down pipes from the turbo are also permitted. Tires that meet DOT requirements are acceptable, providing they do not have (not for highway use) embossed on the sidewall.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Gould [mailto:kgould@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 11:04 PM
To: Danny Gracia
Subject: New E/T class - all the clubs are talking-a plea for more info
http://www.nhra.org/2004/news/june/062202.html
Regarding this release, my club is having huge discussions and arguments as to what the interpretation of this should be. It would be helpful to enthusiast clubs throughout the country if you would issue some kind of clarification.
Our example:
The turbo Buick cars come with a factory turbo. We generally at very least increase the boost setting on that turbo. Clearly, that will not invalidate the rule.
What about adding a bigger turbo? Same/different manufacturer?
How about airflow improvements - cold air kits, K&N filters, modified mass airflow systems, larger intercoolers?
Exhaust is allowed. What about the larger downpipe from the turbo?
Are E/T Streets allowed? Just drag radials in general? More clarification on the tire issue is needed.
We're all VERY excited about this, but we're also very tentative, and I don't think the tracks are going to know how to interpret this - it will be inconsistent. At a liberal interpretation, it sounds like many of our mods that take us into the 11.51-12.99 range are allowed. People reading it very literally believe that with even the most minor mods, we're disqualified from the class.
Can you please help? It would solve a lot of chaos on message boards throughout the country.