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.

[goinbroke2]

Point taken Billy, but look at the 302 exh port, looks like something for a 2L..no wait, they're bigger too! LOL!

I wonder if a 162hp 302 would even run with a 175hp 307 though? I'm thinking probably not but I could be wrong.

Some tempting to build one now though ain't it?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by goinbroke2

I wonder if a 162hp 302 would even run with a 175hp 307 though?

Never been inside a 307 have you? A 307 head and intake are totally unique for a smallblock Chevy head and intake. They don't even compare to a 283.
The 302 has a bunch better carb too! The throttlebore and venturi sizes are similar but the rochester 2V is really restricted in the airhorn. Not open like a motorcraft.