New Ford 5.0 On The Books

[Charley Downing]

Who would build one at 412hp and a 7.33 weight brake? This motor in stock eliminator trim is only going to make 475-525hp max. Compare this motor with a combo like Greg’s 71 350ci/315hp.
Remember there are not the hp gains with new cars like we use to see. A combo like this 302 mustang may only make 75-120hp more going from street to stock eliminator because of better factory parts. While a 1980’s 305 may make 180hp over its factory rating.

Terry how can you get a NHRA enhancement if your not a member and don't race??????

[Greg Hill]

This from a guy who has a J/S car that's been 10.59 at 129. Charlie history has proven every one of these new car combinations bogus and this is just another one. Oh yeah another thing my combination is so soft that I'm the only one in the country running one.

[Charley Downing]

Who wants to build a 70's camaro in 2011? My combo may be a little soft but the 302 at 90hp more is not. I also did not say your combo was soft but more in line with what it should be. You are right about the history end of new cars being fast when they come out. It has been this way for 40 plus years.

1964 hemis
1965 hemis
1960s mustangs
1967 camaros
1968 hemis
1969 camaro'
1980s olds
1980s camaros& firebrids
1990's F bodies LT!
2000's F bodies and corvettes LS1
2008 CJ
2010 DP
2010 CJ
2012 CJ
2012 DP
all these combos were at bogas hp to start.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

This from a guy who has a J/S car that's been 10.59 at 129. Charlie history has proven every one of these new car combinations bogus and this is just another one. Oh yeah another thing my combination is so soft that I'm the only one in the country running one.

X's 2 Greg ! Charley...... No....Im just not a member of NHRA anymore. I havent been for a few years. They suck in my opinion and will NOT get any more of my money until they change their ways of treating the sportsman racers so it looks like I never will be an NHRA member again as they will never change. I was a member for many many for years prior. Probably for as many years as you are old. Your just blowing smoke and everyone knows it. Your combo is an underrated "Ringer" and everyone knows it. It wont be affected by the AHFS as very few are even running your combo and most will be automatics anyway. Good move on your part. And thats from a guy who really does like Fords. I like ALL brands but fair is fair and Ford and Chrysler has not been the least bit fair in this deal and NHRA has been dumb enough to buy it.......or at least been paid enough.