New Rules Posted...

[Jonathan Paulk]

They are finally here....Post your complaints, raves, etc here!!!!

[Jonathan Paulk]

.1 BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY: Full-size OEM-style battery must be located in the stock location in the engine compartment. Only a single battery may be present in the vehicle during competition. Charging systems must be functional and crank driven by the factory style 6 rib serpentine belt.

TAILPIPE & EXHAUST RULES: Full exhaust system required. Tailpipes must be in and exit in the factory location. Tailpipes must follow factory design, must go up over rearend housing and exit at rear valance.

1.18e) RETAINERS: Steel retainers required.

1.18h) ROCKER ARMS: Stud or pedestal mount rocker arms accepted. Shaft rocker prohibited. Stud girdle is prohibited.

Standard Ford OEM factory-replacement-style single disc diaphragm clutch required, 10.0” minimum diameter. Steel pressure plate minimum of 10.0”-inch in diameter is required. Aluminum may not be utilized in pressure plate

REAREND: Ford 7.5-inch, or 8.8-inchrearend required. Rearend must be stock width for model year of car +/- 1.0-inch.

GEARS: Gears must be full weight, factory OEM-style replacement and may not be lightened, milled, or profiled. . Ratio may be different than stock. Ratio restricted to 3.90 ratio or numerically lower for 4.6 3-valve & 4-valve Modular combinations.
AXLES: Aftermarket axles may be utilized. Gun-drilling prohibited. Flanges for axle must be solid and one-piece. Pocket milling and lightening prohibited.
DIFFERENTIAL: Spools and mini-spools prohibited. Commercially available, OEM production, standard street-style differential required. Approved aftermarket differentials include: Ford Traction-loc, Auburn Standard, Auburn Pro, Eaton, Detroit Locker, Detroit TruTrac. Electronic or air-controlled locking

2.12e) FLYWHEEL: Steel flywheel required. 15.0 lb minimum weight

3.4e) SWAY BARS & AIR BAGS: Factory rear sway bars required for model year. Must be bolted to control arms in OEM mounting fashion only. Aftermarket sway bars prohibited. Conventional-type air lift bag may be located in right rear spring only.

Base Weights:
ENGINE POWER ADDER BASE CI BASE WEIGHT
5.0L HO None 311 3,200
4.6 2V None 289 2,900
4.6 3V None 289 3,400
4.6 4V None 289 3,400

Maximum cubic inches––313 ci.

Deduct 250 lbs for Ford OEM Stock 5.0 HO E7 heads

2-valve combinations with ported heads add 100 pounds


WOW!!! Looks like we will have to spend alot of money keep racing, new rocker arms, new axles, diff, tailpipes and whatever else. Pure Street sure is looking good......Actually there is more changes, stock oilpan, no windage tray....

[Ranger50]

Welps.

Leaves me out.

Ya'll have fun!

Brian

[Dennis Merrow]

the more I look, the more I find I would have to change.