Ok?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by goinbroke2

So, he ran 14.07 on a 15.11 index (-1.037) and it's an issue, why? Are all 350 2v the same?

As a matter of fact, all 350 2Vs ARE rated the same! Even though the 71 and newer ones have a different intake, head, dished piston and smaller carb.
Way back in ancient history when the manufacturers went from a gross HP rating system to a net HP rating system, the people in charge at NHRA at that time changed ALL of the net ratings to gross ratings. All of a sudden, 40+ years later somebody in Glendora decides that a mistake was made but only affecting 302 Fords. If that sombody wants to fix the "mistakes" then ALL of the 72 and newer HP factors need to be changed!
I'm glad to see Brian out there racing a "Dime Rocket" and I hope that 50 more get built BUT, Brians Q/SA index runner just became a U/SA hitter because sombody sitting behind a desk in Glendora didn't research the "mistake" that was brought to his attention before he acted on it!
Face the facts, a 302 Ford at it's old factor of 162 HP compares just fine to a 307 Chevy at 175 HP or a 318 Mopar or AMC at 180. It's just not right at 129-143.