[Tim Kish]

Let's do some math if numbers help people understand.

Let's start with the current class record for AA/S - 9.71 held by a 68 Camaro (396 factored at 400Hp). Using a simple (by no means perfrect) Hp/ET calculator from the internet at the class minimum weight for the Camaro of 3170lb for AA/S this car must produce 669Hp to produce a 9.71 ET. That is a power to weight ratio of 0.211 HP/LB

Applying it to the Cobra Jet at an NHRA Factor of 425Hp the Cobra Jet must weigh a minimum of 3357lbs for AA/S. If intention is to be equivalent to current competition, assume that same power to weight ratio at the Camaro and the Cobra Jet must produce 708Hp to produce that same 9.71

Now it doesn't look like these cars are that soft and given some of the points Evan pointed out that make this chassis less than ideal for a stocker these cars will be at the top end of the class but won't have any significant advantage.

Problem I see is the short sighted vision of people that fail to remember that the HP numbers in NHRA's system aren't real HP if they were a AA/S Camaro should only be able to run an 11.52 @ 117 mph.

Also Eaton Supercharged powertrains have been in the NHRA classification guide since 1992 but not too many people have chosen the Pontiac Bonneville SSEI as their race car of choice!!!