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Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

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Originally Posted by GEORGE PETERSON (Post 597905)

Barry, you might be correct. I very well might be incapable of making my combo run 1.20 under, but if I was able to do so I would be doing it with one arm tied behind my back.
NHRA through the AHFS (and in other ways I suspect) has been manipulating HP factors up and down for years. My combo has had an increase of 19 HP, while the 350/320 has had a decrease of 40 HP, and I'm not the only one. I can assure you that there are many other racers in the same predicament.
Your premise that anyone who cannot run 1.20 under only have themselves to blame and that any combo in the right hands can run 1.20 under is a very simplistic view, as there are other factors at play.
George

George I agree with you not all combo's are created equal. You are right you are playing with your hand behind your back. You made the statement about 1 hp per cubic inch. Just wanted you to see that it works for some combo's but would be way out of wack for others. Please go back and read my post. I did not say anyone that can't run 1.20 under has themself to blame. What I said is my opinion is that most combo's that are running Stock could be able to run 1.20 under in great air with work, money and the knowledge where to spend it. Not all but most. Just my opinion. And I do understand that opinions are like
we all know what. Good luck with your combo. You could always play the AHFS game and run it soft for a year and ask for HP off. BP

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

[QUOTE=Dan Fahey;597875]

There are other technologies that have made our cars quicker.
Such as better lubricants, composition of engine materials, tighter tolerances, treatments on bearings, cams and springs and of course Lifters, rings and pistons.

There are better tires, VHT coated tracks for a heck of a lot better launch.
Got Converter and Transmission technology putting power down more effectively.

Dan I don't normally agree with you but this part you hit the nail on the head. And even though I've never been a big fan of the AHFS these are the reasons I would love to see it get tweaked so it reflects all the above. BP

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

[QUOTE=Dan Fahey;597891]George makes a good point.
Some of the HP factoring is not balanced.

Bob Benders 1969 Chevy Wagon had HP cut to 261 HP
My 1969 Impala Sport is rated at 275 hp.
We both have the 350/255 engine

Dan, forgive me if I overlooked it, but when was the last time you ran an NHRA event with your 69 Impala? what did it run? and what was the index? I'm just trying to compare to see if you have gone too fast to put a letter requesting hp? or you just haven't been out yet. The Dutch is in a couple weeks.

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

[QUOTE=1347;597964]

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Originally Posted by Dan Fahey (Post 597891)

George makes a good point.
Some of the HP factoring is not balanced.

Bob Benders 1969 Chevy Wagon had HP cut to 261 HP
My 1969 Impala Sport is rated at 275 hp.
We both have the 350/255 engine

Dan, forgive me if I overlooked it, but when was the last time you ran an NHRA event with your 69 Impala? what did it run? and what was the index? I'm just trying to compare to see if you have gone too fast to put a letter requesting hp? or you just haven't been out yet. The Dutch is in a couple weeks.

I'm confused........you gotta Chevy Duane

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

[QUOTE=Glenn Briglio;597977][QUOTE=1347;597964]

I'm confused........you gotta Chevy Duane[/QUOTE

Yes Glenn, I'm driving a Chevy, a car that is not capable of running 1.2 under. But its not sitting in Billys garage while I complain about other people getting hp back. That was the point.

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

[QUOTE=1347;597998][QUOTE=Glenn Briglio;597977]

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Originally Posted by 1347 (Post 597964)

I'm confused........you gotta Chevy Duane[/QUOTE

Yes Glenn, I'm driving a Chevy, a car that is not capable of running 1.2 under. But its not sitting in Billys garage while I complain about other people getting hp back. That was the point.

Since I started thread. Can Dan go sit this one out Delusional as usual
You must have dog in the fight Stick with pure stock thread or calendar

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

[QUOTE=James Perrone;598026][QUOTE=1347;597998]

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Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio (Post 597977)

Since I started thread. Can Dan go sit this one out Delusional as usual
You must have dog in the fight Stick with pure stock thread or calendar

I will comment any damn time I want.
You do not own Class Racer it is a public forum.
Get over it !

Got it child boy !!!

Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

There's something goofy the way the "quotes" appear,I don't think Glenn posted that comment.Wrong target!...lol gsa612