[Evan Smith]

Bruce, who are these four people privy to Ford's dyno sessions? You know you can't believe everything you hear. As I've stated before, there a lot of people posting so-called facts when they have no idea what the facts are. I'm not saying the CJ isn't going to fly and/or that is is under-rated, but under-rating engine has been done since the '60. Was the CJ tested on a chassis dyno or engine dyno? Knowing what I know, I doubt this engine could make 800 on either.

I did not witness any engine dyno testing. Nevertheless, we all know a good Stocker engine makes 200-or more hp more than the advertised hp. Some more, some less depending on how many times the engine has been hit or given a break by NHRA. Could you imagine if the LS-1 had been babysat and still carried a 275 hp rating? They could go two seconds under. The CJ will fall into place in due time just like every other underrated or overrated combo to make it into Stock. This is how the game is (and has) been played since the '60s.

The fact is the cars will be running at Pomona so we'll all get to see what they can do. And just like the LS-1s and any other fast combo, I doubt every owner/racer will be able to keep it in their pants as someone will want to be the baddest. Only then we will all see what the cars can do. And NHRA will act accordingly.

Evan