Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Instead of complaining about the new car's with the bogus hp ratings, maybe the old iron should get factored down a class or two?

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

So, 20 or so combinations (or more) should be adjusted instead of the 1/2 dozen or so new cars being correctly factored, or put in their own classes? And when you "factor the old iron down a class or two", what happens to the cars already in those classes?

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Alan, I'm kinda stuck between a hard place and a rock right now. Catch 22. I'll always have a spot in my heart for the old iron, but thats what they are...old iron. Back in 69, I set our high school track record in the 120 high hurdles. Today I'd be lucky enough to hurdle over a shoe box. lol

NHRA has already accepted these new cars in Stock. It is what it is. Maybe create a new AAA/S class and save the old records and classes?

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It's fix the current problem not make more problems, the least they should do is reinstate the F.I. classes. but these cars should be in super stock, they are not for sale to the public the are parts counter cars- no vin, no reg, no lic plate, not stock production veh. and lets not forget waaaaay under rated!!!!!

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Give them their own classes. Call it FX, call it FI, call it what you will. But you can't factor every other combination in the guide down a class, or three. It just isn't practical.

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

These car were offered to the public. All you had to do was to fill out the application and submit it. The factory then decided who was to get one and who wasn't. Don't care if they classed the car in SS or not, it'll still go down the 1320 as planned.

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Greg, help me out here. I don't have the time to fuddle around the engine guide, how many of these "new combo's" are injected or carb'd ?????????? Can they go both ways? Thx. B

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Bernie, they are all fuel injected. Just to give you an idea the 352 Ford I started talking about on this thread compared to your LT! has more compression, better heads, larger solid roller cam, 1000 cfm throttle body, better intake and is rated at 285hp compared to your LT! at 346hp. I truly think most people are not aware of how these crate motor combos are going to affect them yet. Take a look at the 2010 Ford specs and the 2009 Chrysler specs.

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the LT1 start out at 275hp?

Re: Once again a bogus combination
 

Made a mistake.