HP Reduction Request - Page 5

Mark Yacavone · 03-07-2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Ours

Not real computer savy that is why I never log on. I to have raced stock for over 40 years on a very limited budget. Haven't race since 2007 when my son passed. Why not do away with the heads up race except for when the exact same combo is pair. You may get a few more racers that way. I know there are a lot of fast D E F & G combos that I certainly can't compete against. Not wanting to start an argument just want to help e little guys.

Mike, I would suggest that you start a new thread on this subject , and then put your fire suit on .
Please hurry with that.

Dwight Southerland · 03-07-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jim morgan

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide.

looks like letter is working for some

The hp changes are just cleanup to get some consistency from model to model and engine application. None of the changes are necessarily new.

Mark Yacavone · 03-07-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jim morgan

The NHRA Technical Department recently made changes to the Class Guide.

1977 Buick Regal 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270

1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170/287 change to 350 170/270 auto

1977 Chev Chevelle 350 170 270 change to 350 170/275 man

1970 Dodge Challenger 440 390/400 change to 440 390/382

1964 Mopar 330, Savoy 426 425/415 change to 426 425/405

looks like letter is working for some

Yes, Jim. This is how the current system is supposed to work.

My reason for getting involved with this is to see more consistency in the process.
For instance , if a guy has a car already that he'd like to race, and it fell within the guidelines put forth, he could just submit a form and then start working on it. By the half year, it would appear in the guide, at the new reduced horsepower rating.

Also , in recent years , we saw just about every 302 2v reduced in every body style, by 30-40 horsepower , in some cases.
Meanwhile another guy with a 305 2bbl. Chevy , in a certain body and year, has to fight for 6 mos., just to get 4 hp off it.
Fair is fair ...20 % off for every one , or for no one.

Jeff Teuton · 03-07-2017, 04:19 PM

Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!!

SSDiv6 · 03-07-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!!

Billy Nees · 03-07-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!!

OK Jeff, just what would your Super Power be? If ya don't mind me asking.

Faster than a speeding Plymouth Cricket?
More powerful than a beer fart?
Able to leap tall 30 packs in a single bound?
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! AACK! It's a bird.
(yeah, I'm a child of the 50s)

Billy Nees · 03-07-2017, 05:23 PM

Now back to reality, IMHO, I think that it would be interesting to hear from some of the Nostalgia guys that are lurking around on here. If your stuff were de-factored to get it competitive would you run in Stock Eliminator?

Randall Klein · 03-07-2017, 06:12 PM

Wasn't someone running a '62 Impala on the east coast a few years ago?
Any others come to mind?

Maybe a way to add the nostalgia and car club fans to our shrinking group, if only NHRA cared

Warlings Pontiac just came to mind

Billy Nees · 03-07-2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Wasn't someone running a '62 Impala on the east coast a few years ago?

Denny Ford, I think that it's a BelAir.

Coleydog · 03-07-2017, 06:44 PM

Now just suppose, if one of these "defactored" engines start knocking the doors down, are they going to put hp back on? If you give to one the rest will bitch, especially if it's in their class.

03-07-2017, 04:19 PM	#44
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: HP Reduction Request Dwight, I am not a hero, I am a Super Hero complete with cape, tights, and a mask. Picture that!! __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

03-07-2017, 05:23 PM	#47
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,486 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,683 Times in 1,731 Posts	Re: HP Reduction Request Now back to reality, IMHO, I think that it would be interesting to hear from some of the Nostalgia guys that are lurking around on here. If your stuff were de-factored to get it competitive would you run in Stock Eliminator? __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

03-07-2017, 06:12 PM	#48
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: HP Reduction Request Wasn't someone running a '62 Impala on the east coast a few years ago? Any others come to mind? Maybe a way to add the nostalgia and car club fans to our shrinking group, if only NHRA cared Warlings Pontiac just came to mind Last edited by Randall Klein; 03-07-2017 at 06:16 PM. Reason: Added Warling

03-07-2017, 06:44 PM	#50
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 569 Likes: 36 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: HP Reduction Request Now just suppose, if one of these "defactored" engines start knocking the doors down, are they going to put hp back on? If you give to one the rest will bitch, especially if it's in their class.