Am I Eligible for PCA Stock Class?, '71 Body w/ 2.0 and Sideshift Trans Options

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I am restoring a '71 that came to me with a 2.0 (with stock EFI) and a sideshift trans. Since the engine is not "as delivered from factory" (a quote from the 2004 PCA Stock Class Rules), can anyone tell me if I'm elegible to compete with this vehicle in Stock Class PCA Club Races?

I'm starting to rebuild the engine now, and am trying to decide whether I want to stay stock or go for more power. I would like to race the car in both solo and club racing events. But I'm not wanting to lighten the car through drastic measures. I want it be have that "showroom" look. That's why Stock Class appeals to me. I want to "restore" the car, not highly modify the car for racing.

Any suggestions are welcome.

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Yeah,

ignore the zone 8 rules...
If your looking at club racing go for those rules.

You'll be ok due to the rule allowing updating and back dating...

since there is a such a beast as a 2.0L with side shifter, you can update and essentially in their mind your car will be a 2.0L side shifting 1973-1974 car.

You can pretty easily squeeze into class J or if you change to carbs etc. they will bump you into I.

They are getting a little more particular about he updating backdating rule and truly want you to change every single thing... I don't think they will ever get you on petty things such as the wiring harness differences, but technically they could.

I personally know a lot of people that have updated early cars into class J or I, so you'll be fine.

Don't strip the interior or Do anything internal to the motor (other than euro-pistons class I maybe) Then they will knock you into GT. I think you'll be fine on the upgrading but pay attention to the other stock class rules such as the motor.

Its nearly impossible to have a competetive GT car unless you tube frame the car and cut away every bit of metal...
thus I would recommend that you not cross that line and get bumped into GT.

brant