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Originally Posted by jmantle
As far as the HP ratings go, that's what the AHFS is supposed to fix. I admit it could use some improvement but it does sort of work. As far as building clones go, great in theory but will these pieces be available in 5, 10 years? I seriously doubt it.
I see the "affordable" stockers disappearing in the future, hurting the participation in the class. Maybe that's what the manufacturers want, only their current hotrods in S/SS. I hope NHRA realises this would seriously reduce car counts in the future and have the fortitude to do something about it.
Jim Mantle
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I know the AHFS works for combos that are underrated.
However, if a combo is over-rated to start with, it's dead in the water and no-one will be interested. And there are several of them already in the classification guide.
Thus the problem I see here.
Even if the VIN cars are accepted, their S.A.E. HP ratings are too high to start with.
Now....if there was a multiplication factor times the factory rated power to start, then you might have more people interested in the combo.
Example: (only because I would love to toy with one)
2011 Mustang V-6 3.7L...rated from Ford @ 304 h.p.
Take 304 hp times a starting factor of .80 = 243 h.p.
The AFHS would take it from there and adjust up if needed.
That might have more people building new, fresh combos.
Just an idea.