2011 Dodge Challenger V10 Drag Pak

GUMP · 10-02-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hemicop

The factories tried this stuff in the 60s which became S/S then F/X. at least back then they had the stones to admit it!

Actually, I think it was the sanctioning bodies that came up with the FX classes back then.

John Dinkel · 10-02-2010, 09:21 AM

Hey Jeff, Is that V-10 really rated at 385 HP?

Jim B · 10-02-2010, 09:43 AM

Everybody also has got to realize that besides the painfully obvious gross HP under ratings and advanced factory engineered and built driveline and chassis advancements of these particular vehicles, that's only the tip of the iceberg. With the level of onboard computer controlled function capability possibilities there's absolutely no way the sanctioning body can enforce the Stock/Super Stock rules to level the playing field with older non computer controlled vehicles. With present and potential onboard computer capabilities the sky is the limit as far as transmission, driveline, engine, fuel, et al electronically controlled variables. I really don't understand why NHRA didn't place these vehicles in a separate or FX type class and let time and factor changes sort out the eventual capabilities. Any attempt at present refactoring using current procedures is painfully slow, chasing a moving target and grossly unfair to the present body of older vehicles running in the same class. I really don't think any racer would object to these type of vehicles running in the S/SS eliminations, it's the class eliminations that's ridiculous. This coming era of computer controlled vehicles vs carburetored cars is going to be similar to the flathead/ohv (jeez am I old??) transition. Can't be done by present factoring methods. Just my 2¢ but I really sympathize with the hard working S/SS competitors who see their years of effort and work be negated by the influx of these type of vehicles.

10-02-2010, 09:21 AM	#2
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: 2011 Dodge Challenger V10 Drag Pak Hey Jeff, Is that V-10 really rated at 385 HP? __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

10-02-2010, 09:43 AM	#3
Jim B Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 100 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2011 Dodge Challenger V10 Drag Pak Everybody also has got to realize that besides the painfully obvious gross HP under ratings and advanced factory engineered and built driveline and chassis advancements of these particular vehicles, that's only the tip of the iceberg. With the level of onboard computer controlled function capability possibilities there's absolutely no way the sanctioning body can enforce the Stock/Super Stock rules to level the playing field with older non computer controlled vehicles. With present and potential onboard computer capabilities the sky is the limit as far as transmission, driveline, engine, fuel, et al electronically controlled variables. I really don't understand why NHRA didn't place these vehicles in a separate or FX type class and let time and factor changes sort out the eventual capabilities. Any attempt at present refactoring using current procedures is painfully slow, chasing a moving target and grossly unfair to the present body of older vehicles running in the same class. I really don't think any racer would object to these type of vehicles running in the S/SS eliminations, it's the class eliminations that's ridiculous. This coming era of computer controlled vehicles vs carburetored cars is going to be similar to the flathead/ohv (jeez am I old??) transition. Can't be done by present factoring methods. Just my 2¢ but I really sympathize with the hard working S/SS competitors who see their years of effort and work be negated by the influx of these type of vehicles. Last edited by Jim B; 10-02-2010 at 09:44 AM. Reason: spelling