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Originally Posted by Cobra
But in the circles of LS1, valve springs is not to be considered as opened. It apears that we are following the same trend over here, with oil pumps gears on BOSS' and more so valve springs on turbos being considered unopened.
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I don't believe we are following the trend over here. If anyone changes Oil Pump Gears on the V8 and valve springs on a Turbo then it's considered OPENED end of story.
The unopened deal in the LS1 scene is a joke IMO.
They have classes that i reckon make sense except for the valve spring deal. We should or could consider these for any future events.
The classes are BOTS - BOSS- LSSR - LSSS - LOF - Details below
LS1, LS2, L76 & L98 BOLT ON TRUE STREET (BOTS)
"Cars Racing in True Street Trim"
TYRES:
Street Legal RADIAL construction tyre - as big as the FACTORY placard allows
No Drag Radials
BODY:
Full stock silhouette with all body panels remaining 'as stamped' and road legal lighting operative.
Additional bodykit optional. Aero mods free
(ie. utes MUST run rear gate, sedans retain headlight)
Factory seats and full interior must be retained
Spare wheel, tool kit, all must be retained
A/C heater motor in place.
Window mechanism retained
ENGINE:
Unopened engine (minimum idle vacuum to be checked)
Valve Springs Free
Single throttle body inlet manifold
Full exhaust system with pipe(s) exiting in factory location
Full size stock radiator
Air Filter (of some type) MUST be retained
98 Octane pump unleaded only
PCM:
Management type Free, calibration Free
TRANSMISSION:
Stock transmission fitted as described on build tag
Internal gearbox modifications (eg stall converter, upgraded synchros) free.
Gearbox ratios to remain standard
Differential ratio and operation free
SUSPENSION:
Shock absorbers and springs free
OTHER:
No power adders
Vehicle must have original ADR compliance tag affixed, and carry an identifiable Holden VIN Number
Minimum Raceweight - excluding driver - 1600kg
LS1, LS2, L76 & L98 BOLT ON STREET STRIPPER (BOSS)
"Stripped Down Bolt On Class"
TYRES:
Any tyre allowed to a maximum of 275mm
BODY:
Body specification free
Interior free
ENGINE:
Unopened engine - requirement (minimum idle vacuum to be checked)
Valve springs free
Single throttle body inlet manifold
Air Filter free
Exhaust free
Fuel free
PCM:
Management type Free
Calibration Free
TRANSMISSION:
Stock transmission fitted as described on build tag
Internal gearbox modifications (eg stall converter, upgraded synchros) free.
Gearbox ratios to remain standard
Differential ratio and operation free
SUSPENSION:
Shock absorbers and springs free
OTHER:
No Power adders
Vehicle must have original ADR compliance tag affixed, and carry an identifiable Holden VIN Number
Minimum Raceweight - excluding driver - 1400kg
LS1, LS2, L76 & L98 SUPER STREET RADIAL (LSSR)
This category is for the more serious drag racer using radials BODY:
Body specification free
Interior free
PCM:
Management type Free
Calibration Free
TYRES:
Radial tyres are the only type of construction allowed.
BFG Drag Radials, M/T Drag Radials and Nittos are all acceptable.
TRANSMISSION:
Maybe be either Manual or Automatic
CHASSIS:
All cars must have the original chassis only, no modifications permitted.
SUSPENSION:
All cars must retain stock style suspension and factory locations.
No fabricated control arms, 4 Links, ladder bar rear ends or chassis connectors.
Standard wheel tubs must be retained unaltered.
Outer lips may be rolled.
OTHERS:
Must have current registration.
LS1, LS2, L76 & L98 SUPER STREET SLICK (LSSS)
This category is for the more serious drag racer using slicks
BODY:
Body specification free
Interior free
PCM:
Management type Free
Calibration Free
TYRES:
Slicks and front runners
TRANSMISSION:
Maybe be either Manual or Automatic
CHASSIS:
All cars must have the original chassis only, no modifications permitted.
SUSPENSION:
All cars must retain stock style suspension and factory locations.
No fabricated control arms, 4 Links, ladder bar rear ends or chassis connectors.
Standard wheel tubs must be retained unaltered.
Outer lips may be rolled.
OTHERS:
Must have current registration.
Safety Notice:
Any vehicle running an ET of 12.5 or better and or trap speeds in excess of 110mph whilst using cross ply slicks will be required to use cross ply front runners.
LS1, LS2, L76 & L98 OUTLAW & FRIENDS (LOF)
Any LS1, LS2, L76 & L98 powered, four wheeled, vehicle that does not meet the BOTS, BOSS, LSSR or LSSS rules.