Pure Stock HP Adjustment

Dan Fahey · 08-28-2015, 01:37 AM

IHRA announced a HP adjustment for the 1978 Malibu Wagon with a 327/275 engine.

Now rated at 250 hp in Pure Stock..

Sounds like a great combination.
Is someone lurking around in a 1978 Malibu wagon out there?

Earlier this year IHRA added the 1987-1995 Mustang 302
Rated at 215/213 for Pure Stock.
Lowered it 3 HP for 210 hp.

Think they added the new V6 Mustang earlier this year.
Need to call Mike Baker !

D

Charlie A · 08-28-2015, 06:36 AM

How can a 327 run Pure Stock in a 78 model? Was not available that year.

Lew Silverman · 08-28-2015, 07:18 AM

Might be a typographic error - the last year the 275 horsepower 327 was available was 1968, and has been rated @ 270 horsepower since 2001!

Geerhead55 · 08-28-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie A

How can a 327 run Pure Stock in a 78 model? Was not available that year.

Yeah,,,, what he said. I thought only the 305 was available that year.
Danny Durham

Mark Yacavone · 08-28-2015, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Yeah,,,, what he said. I thought only the 305 was available that year.
Danny Durham

Danny, 350's in Malibu wagons and El Caminos.
Could be 350/275

http://www.classracerinfo.com/CGPage...78&MAKE=Malibu

Geerhead55 · 08-28-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Danny, 350's in Malibu wagons and El Caminos.
Could be 350/275

http://www.classracerinfo.com/CGPage...78&MAKE=Malibu

Thanks for the info,,, I didn't realize 350s were available in those vehicles. I was thinking Corvettes, Camaros and trucks. Take care.
Danny Durham

2021STK · 08-28-2015, 01:11 PM

I think it is 350 175/287 with automatic last time I checked

Dan Fahey · 08-28-2015, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie A

How can a 327 run Pure Stock in a 78 model? Was not available that year.

Good point...this they meant 68
Need to bring that up.

You can see all the changes opinion Drag Review
Usually near the national records or index.

Dan

Lew Silverman · 08-28-2015, 10:45 PM

I'm sure there's an interesting story behind this change, Dan.

I think the engine should be the 175 HP "350", which was factored to 275 HP (!) for Stock. Hopefully we'll see more Malibu 'wagon's now!

Jerry Terry · 08-29-2015, 12:11 PM

Thanks guys , I ran a 68 Chevelle wagon 327 smog Mtr back in the seventies in m/sa Jerry

08-28-2015, 01:37 AM	#1
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,114 Likes: 1,078 Liked 180 Times in 110 Posts	Pure Stock HP Adjustment IHRA announced a HP adjustment for the 1978 Malibu Wagon with a 327/275 engine. Now rated at 250 hp in Pure Stock.. Sounds like a great combination. Is someone lurking around in a 1978 Malibu wagon out there? Earlier this year IHRA added the 1987-1995 Mustang 302 Rated at 215/213 for Pure Stock. Lowered it 3 HP for 210 hp. Think they added the new V6 Mustang earlier this year. Need to call Mike Baker ! D

08-28-2015, 06:36 AM	#2
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Pure Stock HP Adjustment How can a 327 run Pure Stock in a 78 model? Was not available that year.

08-28-2015, 07:18 AM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Pure Stock HP Adjustment Might be a typographic error - the last year the 275 horsepower 327 was available was 1968, and has been rated @ 270 horsepower since 2001! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

08-28-2015, 01:11 PM	#7
2021STK Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281 Likes: 273 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Pure Stock HP Adjustment I think it is 350 175/287 with automatic last time I checked __________________ Dave Outten 2222 S/SS/SST/SG/HR 2021 S 1968 SS 1969 SR 1966 1990 Bracket Last edited by 2021STK; 08-28-2015 at 01:14 PM.

08-28-2015, 10:45 PM	#9
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Pure Stock HP Adjustment I'm sure there's an interesting story behind this change, Dan. I think the engine should be the 175 HP "350", which was factored to 275 HP (!) for Stock. Hopefully we'll see more Malibu 'wagon's now! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

08-29-2015, 12:11 PM	#10
Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 647 Likes: 5,905 Liked 448 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Pure Stock HP Adjustment Thanks guys , I ran a 68 Chevelle wagon 327 smog Mtr back in the seventies in m/sa Jerry