Beater...What you said has kept me going. I set the XO Gas Roadster record at 162+ in 1985. By 1987 some in power in the SCTA was sure my car was a "cheater" and changed the rules. By 1992 I had figured out how to bring it back and start plugging away at the record again. Found it was tougher than I thought. Got side tracked with the nitro 12 port for 6 years finally stopping in 2004; but we did get 2 red hats.
Decided to give the stock head on gas another try and besides a few guys were starting to get pretty close.
Like you said with age and time to come new ideas and starting back in 06 we've pushed up the record 5 different times just resetting in at 169.2 in October at the World Finals. My problem is I went 171+ in 2011 and I've still got that itch.
A 12 port on gas is coming with a goal in mind but the stock head will always be lurking in background.
I love reading about everyone projects on the site. If I find the time, maybe my 40 coupe can get back on the dragstrip and show at some Inliner meets. Got plenty of 302's for it and a turbo 350 since I'm getting to lazy to shift.....Good Luck to all
