John;
Your definition is correct per Section IV-12 However, if this was strictly
adhered to, how did the records in several pro classes (ie AA/GT, A/GT, ) get
set when no big-block was ever installed in a late model Vette? You can get
from C to A with NOS, but above that? The only true AA/GT legal today would be
a Viper on the bottle. At least that is my take. I am not sure about other
production classes running big blocks when they were not an option. Anybody else
know?
Ed
John Beckett wrote:
> Tom
>
> The SCTA rule book says: "An engine swap is the replacement of the original
> engine with one of a DESIGN which was not available as a factory option". A
> Bow Tie block is of the same design as every other SB Chevy so it doesn't of
> itself constitute a swap. Now putting a BB in the engine bay where a SB
> originally resided is an engine swap.
>
> John Beckett, LSR #79
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Lsr164@aol.com>
> To: <jdincau@qnet.com>; <richk@sparta-junction.com>;
> <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 2:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Motor ruling question
>
> > Hi, Is a GM Bowtie block considered a engine swap? It's not production but
> it is GM. If so would that "bump" a
> > Production car to a Gas Coupe?
> > Tom Stewart
> >
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