New HP Factor Puts My Car Between Classes

Aubrey N Bruneau · 02-19-2015, 10:48 PM

I just saw that NHRA lowered the HP rating on my engine, by 10.
Nice, but a little awkward. I'm exactly half way between C & D. I can leave the car as is, and add 95 pounds of strategically placed ballast, to drop to D.... or, I can replace my beautiful recently restored front seat, in favour of racing seats, and eliminate the rear battery, and remain in C.

The car has always had a reaction / weight transfer deficiency, so in that respect, D sounds like a smarter move.
however, that means more weight. More weight means greater chance for parts breakage in this tank.

I do have a new clutch / lighter flywheel, and a lower gear transmission is on it's way.
Hoping this will help remedy my 60ft problem... without ballast !

Recommendations ? !

02-19-2015, 10:48 PM	#1
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	New HP Factor Puts My Car Between Classes I just saw that NHRA lowered the HP rating on my engine, by 10. Nice, but a little awkward. I'm exactly half way between C & D. I can leave the car as is, and add 95 pounds of strategically placed ballast, to drop to D.... or, I can replace my beautiful recently restored front seat, in favour of racing seats, and eliminate the rear battery, and remain in C. The car has always had a reaction / weight transfer deficiency, so in that respect, D sounds like a smarter move. however, that means more weight. More weight means greater chance for parts breakage in this tank. I do have a new clutch / lighter flywheel, and a lower gear transmission is on it's way. Hoping this will help remedy my 60ft problem... without ballast ! Recommendations ? ! __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409