CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Maximum rated horsepower allowed in factory stock cars

Coleydog · 12-27-2018, 02:50 PM

Interesting how the SFI got those numbers? Did they take a 3000, 3600 and a 4000 lb car, wreck them, then see how they faired? I know there's math involved, but in my opinion, way to many variables unless there's one cage fits all. If pushing the limit of 1-5/8" cm, go to 2", more than doubles the strength. There are ways around this dilemma, look at NASCAR. Over 4000lbs and those cars hit a few walls time to time. Amazing when you're been at the top for a long time, after awhile questions don't get asked.
Like I said, my opinion, Mike

12-27-2018, 02:50 PM	#6
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 38 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Maximum rated horsepower allowed in factory stock cars Interesting how the SFI got those numbers? Did they take a 3000, 3600 and a 4000 lb car, wreck them, then see how they faired? I know there's math involved, but in my opinion, way to many variables unless there's one cage fits all. If pushing the limit of 1-5/8" cm, go to 2", more than doubles the strength. There are ways around this dilemma, look at NASCAR. Over 4000lbs and those cars hit a few walls time to time. Amazing when you're been at the top for a long time, after awhile questions don't get asked. Like I said, my opinion, Mike