Crate Motor question

[Dragsinger]

Gear Jammer,

I "think" this is the formula, if others see a flaw in my math, please speak up. Go to the NHRA site[IHRA uses these numbers], under "rules" pull down and select "stock car classification"

The lightest weight showing for a 1994 Camaro is 3044 pounds. [in IHRA, you can use the lightest NHRA weight, although you can also use the heavier weight] So, your Iron Vortec head engine is rated at 330 horse but factored to 340 horse. Here is the formula: 340 divided into 3044 = 8.95 pounds per horsepower. The class breaks are in 1/2 pound increments so you can run the car at the top of the 8.5 - 8.99 class. Also, you can move up one class to the 8.0 - 8.49 class, or down one class to the 9.0 - 9.49 class.
Thus:
8.0 x 340 = 2720 + 170 driver allowance = 2890. [probably would not get that light]
8.5 x 340 = 2890 + 170 = 3060 [maybe]
9.0 x 340 = 3060 + 170 = 3230 [most likely fit]

Then, what ever Crate Motor class runs at 9 pounds is your fit.