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Originally Posted by GUMP
That is true, but you have to admit that it also gave them an advantage in class. But that really isn't what I was talking about. Do you really believe that any "good" Stocker is making the HP that is posted in the classification guide? The HP numbers are nothing but a factor. It is wrong to suggest that the new cars should be adjusted by their true HP without addressing the true HP of every combination.
I know for a fact that a "good" stocker makes about 200 HP over it's factor.I also know that a new CJ makes 300 over (725-425=300). Imagine how fast these will be when these guys learn how to disassemble and "blueprint" them like the 200 over "good" stockers have already done. A perfect example of this is AA/S. Robert Pond's Fairlane is wicked fast(after 15 years of R&D) and Fezell put 3 tenths on Pond's record almost "out of the box". Congratulations for Fezell, but C'Mon Man... really?
I agree with this if it is done in a fair manner.
I have a Challenger sitting in my shop along with a Camaro. I am waiting to see what the NHRA does with these classes before I commit to building anything.
Currently, I run an LT1 Formula. We ran Top Stock at quite a few IHRA Division 9 events over the last few years (NHRA style). The racing was very close. I would love to see at least one FX class where these new cars can run heads-up.
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I kinda figured you to have one of those cars. I really don't think your LT1 could run with your new Challenger no matter how fast it is. I know there are a few differences in the Top Stock rules, but I still figure that if you prepare your DP like your LT1, it's not even close.