Want to talk about NSS Cars intellectually.

[dvw]

I started racing N/SS before we went to Index. Shortly thereafter the index system was put into place. It allowed racing on a reasonable budget. Back in the day my 63 Dodge ran N/SS B. The problem was it couldn't run the 10.50 index. It was quite the learning curve only being able to run 10.60. Things weren't as tight back then as they are now. A converter change yielded 10.30's on a suggestion from Ron Mancini. That put us on the map. runner up in NMCA 1997, champions in NSCA 1998 and 2000. Numerous wins and top 2-4 finishes in Chrysler Classic, NMCA, and NSCA points. Then The quest for Championships outweighed the fun, so I quit. Forward to 2008 and, got the bug again. This time a little different. I wanted to build a show quality quick car that looked old school. No more was I interested in Championships. I didn't however lose my desire to win races. It took 5 years at home to complete the build. Stretching the 1/4's, cage, axle narrowing, engine, trans, gear set-up, wiring all done at home. I did have help with building seats, carpet and final paint. Some may look at the engine combo as too modern due to the vacuum pump, motor plate, and crank trigger. On the other hand it still runs AFB style carbs, engine is painted Max Wedge orange with no polished stuff, old school wheels, chrome bumpers, old style wheelie bars, push button trans, stock style seats and interior, stock steering wheel. The idea that all cars back in the day were lettered is simply not true. I prefer mine unlettered. It's won it's share of races since it's completion in 2013. Motor freshening just being completed (300 passes). Looking to try and hit an 8 second run and win a few this year. Great group of people in N/SS. Fun, can fit many budgets, no electronics. Don't let than fool you either. Better be able to run with-in .01 of index and cut some sub .02 lights off the foot brake if you want to find the winners circle consistently.
Doug

 

[383man]

Yes on torsion bars. I basically went with the QA1 stuff cause it was originally a small block car and didn't want to clean, fix, or paint the factory stuff. Plus header clearance for the -1 Max Wedge Indy Heads and 2 1/8 headers was a bonus. Keeping stock but plated LCR's with QA1 uppers.

Where do I go to find official rule book for this class?

I see you are in New Jersey so I thought I would tell you about a few NSS races I have raced my 63 Sport Fury street car in. Dave Collett who races a 64 Hemi Plymouth in NSS sometimes puts on his own NSS races and he is very leanyent and what he lets run. I enjoy it as it's just bracket racing anyway in his race but he will let some things slide that other clubs may not and you can dail any number on your et as you dont have to dail on the tenth. My car is basically and all stock body and suspension with just SS springs and 90/10 front shocks. Course I have run in some other NSS races with no problems. The one thing I dont have is a name or stickers on my car as many clubs like that and I run a single carb where many want dual carbs but alot of clubs are now letting in single carb cars. My brother and Dave also race in NSS races with the 422 club who runs about 8 races for their season all around the Md , Del , PA and New Jersey area. I think Dave Collett is putting on one of his races on May 15th at Cecil County in Md this year. Ron

 

[RacerAL]

My car is now finally NMCA NSS legal. The NMCA allows single 4bbl set-ups in some applications. if you're really interested in running a NSS car go to nmcadigital.com and look at the rules for NSS. The NMCA rules are widely used and pretty much the norm as far as accepted rules (at least around Ohio)

 

[Mike Gaines]

Here is a picture of my NSS car...picture taken in 1963 (LOL),complete with crossram, aluminum front end, etc, etc...AND LETTERING

 

[mmissile]

Dig it, Mike!!