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bill dedman · 02-27-2009, 08:01 PM

Big Show said, "Mr. Dedman's plea that someone who has spent $60+K on a car that will now get killed by the Mustang heads-up is pretty short sighted too. The Mustang guys spent at least $70K to get where they are."

Well, the fundamental difference is, the Mustangs are only "fast" (in their class) because NHRA "bought" Ford's suggested HP rating (which was straight out of "Alice in Wonderland,") lock, stock, and barrell. Most of the guys running really competitive A/S and A/SA cars (as well as AA/A) got there, not by the stroke of a pen, but by years of R & D (and, a lot of money) with a commbination that may or may not be "soft." at this time.

I think that's a significant difference.

The much-maligned NASCAR Hemi, it is reported, had HP added to its factor before one single run was made with that combination. NHRA apparently realized that they had made an error in assessing that engine's potential, and tried to correct it before any damage was done. I'm not criticizing NHRA for that, nor condoning it, but it was small potatoes compared to the glaring error that exists with regard to the HP debacle that exists with these 2008 CJ's... but NHRA tech was apparently paralyzed.

No action was taken, so what we have is an AHFS nightmare that will probably take a long time to straighten out. Years...

It didn't have to be that way.

But, all that aside, I too, am really glad these cars exist. I am all for new "blood" in the mix, and I hope the Dodges show up pretty soon. I just wish the factor on these 'Stangs was a little more based in reality.

02-27-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Mustang MPH? Big Show said, "Mr. Dedman's plea that someone who has spent $60+K on a car that will now get killed by the Mustang heads-up is pretty short sighted too. The Mustang guys spent at least $70K to get where they are." Well, the fundamental difference is, the Mustangs are only "fast" (in their class) because NHRA "bought" Ford's suggested HP rating (which was straight out of "Alice in Wonderland,") lock, stock, and barrell. Most of the guys running really competitive A/S and A/SA cars (as well as AA/A) got there, not by the stroke of a pen, but by years of R & D (and, a lot of money) with a commbination that may or may not be "soft." at this time. I think that's a significant difference. The much-maligned NASCAR Hemi, it is reported, had HP added to its factor before one single run was made with that combination. NHRA apparently realized that they had made an error in assessing that engine's potential, and tried to correct it before any damage was done. I'm not criticizing NHRA for that, nor condoning it, but it was small potatoes compared to the glaring error that exists with regard to the HP debacle that exists with these 2008 CJ's... but NHRA tech was apparently paralyzed. No action was taken, so what we have is an AHFS nightmare that will probably take a long time to straighten out. Years... It didn't have to be that way. But, all that aside, I too, am really glad these cars exist. I am all for new "blood" in the mix, and I hope the Dodges show up pretty soon. I just wish the factor on these 'Stangs was a little more based in reality. __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 02-27-2009 at 08:06 PM.