Poking the Bear Ford Performance Products

[Jesse Kershaw]

I know I'm getting off topic for the thread a bit but I want to share a few thoughts.

First - thank you for the kind words from many of you. Going to the track and working with racers was the best part of my job, it rejuvenated me. I'm grateful to anyone who appreciated my efforts.

Regarding the 5.0 v 5.2, I wanted to keep the CJ in the guide as a 5.0 for leverage in negotiations. The bore spacing on the Coyote based engines is such that a 5.0 with the NHRA max overbore is a 5.2, however starting with the 5.2 there isn't material left between the bores to go another .070 or .080" over. From my perspective the racers could have a 5.2l but petitioning NHRA for some other benefit sounded better when Ford "only" had a 5.0.

[Rob Wright]

Originally Posted by Jesse Kershaw

Regarding the 5.0 v 5.2, I wanted to keep the CJ in the guide as a 5.0 for leverage in negotiations. The bore spacing on the Coyote based engines is such that a 5.0 with the NHRA max overbore is a 5.2, however starting with the 5.2 there isn't material left between the bores to go another .070 or .080" over. From my perspective the racers could have a 5.2l but petitioning NHRA for some other benefit sounded better when Ford "only" had a 5.0.

Well played.

There were only a couple of us in that situation that "get it".

[Jim D'Amore]

Originally Posted by Jesse Kershaw

I know I'm getting off topic for the thread a bit but I want to share a few thoughts.

First - thank you for the kind words from many of you. Going to the track and working with racers was the best part of my job, it rejuvenated me. I'm grateful to anyone who appreciated my efforts.

Regarding the 5.0 v 5.2, I wanted to keep the CJ in the guide as a 5.0 for leverage in negotiations. The bore spacing on the Coyote based engines is such that a 5.0 with the NHRA max overbore is a 5.2, however starting with the 5.2 there isn't material left between the bores to go another .070 or .080" over. From my perspective the racers could have a 5.2l but petitioning NHRA for some other benefit sounded better when Ford "only" had a 5.0.

Jesse,


It was great seeing you at Norwalk. Nice to see you still have passion for the Cobra Jet racers. One of the things I have always highly respected you for is when any Ford racer at any event that you were at that had a problem you never left till the problem was solved. I remember Calvert had problems with his engine at Englishtown, you stayed with him in my engine building till way after midnight. You have done the same for me going back all the way to 2007 and Don Fezell .

I can not say the same for the current drag race manager.


In my opinion there is no one left in Ford Performance that has passion or a true understanding for our sport. I have spent time with them recently in the hopes that they realize how much this means to us and Ford Motor Company.


Jim D'Amore

[davidhuff]

I know you have a lot of respect for Jesse Kershaw and I know how hard you work for Ford Cobra Jet Owners and I respect Jim D'Amore for all his dedication and being one of the best tuners in the country.Keep up the hard fight!

[bubski]

"Been racing stock and S/S cars since 1973" And shafting Ford racers , the company I work for since 2016 !! Cheers !!!

[Albert Lee]

In dealing with Mike for over 25 years, I have never known him to be anything less than a true professional.

Al Corda

[davidhuff]

Originally Posted by Albert Lee

In dealing with Mike for over 25 years, I have never known him to be anything less than a true progessional.

Al Corda

I am sure your friend Mike of 25 years is honest, true professional and hard working.Sure would be great for Mike to take a few minutes of his time to tell his side of the story if he really cares.Just Saying!

[James Perrone]

Interesting thread
From what I’m seeing is the Chevy is all in with the new cars in Nhra
Seems like Ford can’t stand the heat and has cutback
Ford seems to be more into NMCA NMRA programs. Dominated by Fords
By bashing Ford on classracer is gonna do what?Jim?
In the beginning Ford Dominated NHRA you no why?
Because the hp ratings were BOGUS. It was easier But now HP ratings have caught up
Anyone running these cars because of cost are complaining Really?
Factory Shoot Out is what you wanted you got it
Now work harder spend more $$$$ or get a softer combo like you guys had.
Just like I do with my old stocker. It racing nothing Cheap nothing Easy to go fast
Chevrolet All The Way. My preference

[Jim D'Amore]

Originally Posted by Albert Lee

In dealing with Mike for over 25 years, I have never known him to be anything less than a true professional.

Al Corda

Al
Just out of curiosity, what type of dealings have you had with Mike?


Just curious.


Jim D'Amore

[Tom Dolan]

Originally Posted by Albert Lee

In dealing with Mike for over 25 years, I have never known him to be anything less than a true professional.

Al Corda

That may be, but what heck. How does a guy race a mopar, and friendly with gm but he works for ford. Seems like a lot of conflict of interest, but what do I know thats how its done today I guess. All I know is what the ford racers tell me, they are not happy with ford or mike. I guess it will be like the old days, if you want to race a ford you have to do it without there support.