Quote Originally Posted by Todd Covini
The no-teardown rule in CMC generally still applies but now has some sideboards to reflect what we've been doing since day one.

Basically, anything on your dyno sheet to get you to your # can be verified.

So...if tech needs to verify that you've got your 30MM restrictor plate in place...they can...without a teardown.

If tech needs to verify that your choked off air filter is in place...they can...without a teardown.

If tech needs to inspect something to verify your dynosheet is accurate...they can...without a teardown.

We just needed to clarify that in the rules to assure that folks aren't hiding behind the "no teardown" rule and mis-interpreting what it means. Hope that helps...

-=- Todd
No Sir, No Sir, No Sir.

You are saying one thing, while the rules VERY clearly say something completely different.

"7.7.3 Inspection and Testing
To help reduce the cost of competition and provide for simple and fair technical inspections, NASA shall use chassis dynamometer testing as the main means of engine inspection in the CMC series.
NASA tech inspectors and CMC Officials have the right to inspect anything in sight at any time the vehicle is at the track. NASA tech inspectors and CMC Officials shall have the right to request disassembly or any other procedure required to verify vehicle compliance with these rules including a dynamometer re-certification."

There is nothing (reread NOTHING) in 7.7.3 that enables me legally refuse when BoBo the Tech Inspector pansies on over to my car and say's, "Mr. Boudreaux, we have reason to believe that your heads are illegal and I need you to remove one of them for inspection. I don't know that this could ever happen but until the rules are clear on the intention, it's possible. A man once said, "The road to Hallett was paved with good intentions."

I don't wrench on my car at home, I sure didn't join CMC to wrench on it at the track.

Boudy