Right. They really muddied up the waters for many combos. Worst ones are a metric 200 trans behind almost any GM product. And 3 speeds replacing powerglides.
When a 1968 327/275 Nova legally runs in the 10's then the rules are way off base.
Stock is just a name, nothing stock about it. 8 second late models, Aluminum rads, racing seats, fuel cell, light weight disc brakes, roller rockers, any valve spring, etc.