Updated HP Ratings

HawkBrosMav · 09-07-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by boster58

Danny they do , but some car's that are claiming to be Cobra jets are wrecks that are clones .

Great answer Wayne

Bo Kenney

Thats cause until recently I think 2012, but I'd have to go look again...The only version of the Mustang that was on the books was the CJ so that was your only choice was to convert an old wrecked one if you weren't lucky enough to get on the list for a real one... They may have added a few now, but at first this was the case..

Brad

Jeff Teuton · 09-07-2011, 09:07 PM

The DP as a 2009 is now a AA/SA only, as a 2010 it is one hp from AA/SA only. It now will have to run about 200 lbs heavier. This is with the 6.1 motor and auto trans. I wonder what will happen when Barton pulls up against a 512 Mopar or a blown Ford in class. That car is # 15 of the 2009's I think. The cars for 2009 and 10 are exactly the same. Time will tell.

Bernie Cunningham · 09-07-2011, 11:12 PM

SOOOOO again, excuse my ignorance, if they are indeed all the same, how come all the years didn't get the HP????????????

And, how much more is needed for them to be out of AA???? Something has got to give here!!

I'm all for F/X, SUPER STOCK

Bernie Cunningham · 09-08-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

SOOOOO again, excuse my ignorance, if they are indeed all the same, how come all the years didn't get the HP????????????

And, how much more is needed for them to be out of AA???? Something has got to give here!!

I'm all for F/X, SUPER STOCK

Any answers to this, please!!!?????

Greg Hill · 09-09-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

Any answers to this, please!!!?????

Bernie the answer is that the manufacturers can change a spec on a new model and have a whole different combination, especially if the body doesn't change.

Jason · 09-09-2011, 10:09 AM

In the past it was easy to identify cars from year to year. Just look at sales brochures, body shop manuals, NADA books, etc. This is not the case with these purpose built racecars. The manufacturers can put on any parts and claim what they want.

What books or printed data info are the sanctioning bodies going to use as reference for these cars when a question comes up?

Big Show · 09-09-2011, 10:14 AM

I'm not a NHRA tech inspector however, I'd use the classification guide and the rulebook to determine the proper class for a vehicle. Changing the year of a car to reclassify it is not new! The new cars aren't any different.

09-07-2011, 09:07 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Updated HP Ratings The DP as a 2009 is now a AA/SA only, as a 2010 it is one hp from AA/SA only. It now will have to run about 200 lbs heavier. This is with the 6.1 motor and auto trans. I wonder what will happen when Barton pulls up against a 512 Mopar or a blown Ford in class. That car is # 15 of the 2009's I think. The cars for 2009 and 10 are exactly the same. Time will tell. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

09-07-2011, 11:12 PM	#3
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 561 Likes: 46 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Updated HP Ratings SOOOOO again, excuse my ignorance, if they are indeed all the same, how come all the years didn't get the HP???????????? And, how much more is needed for them to be out of AA???? Something has got to give here!! I'm all for F/X, SUPER STOCK __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK Last edited by Bernie Cunningham; 09-07-2011 at 11:18 PM.

09-09-2011, 10:09 AM	#6
Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 237 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Updated HP Ratings In the past it was easy to identify cars from year to year. Just look at sales brochures, body shop manuals, NADA books, etc. This is not the case with these purpose built racecars. The manufacturers can put on any parts and claim what they want. What books or printed data info are the sanctioning bodies going to use as reference for these cars when a question comes up?

09-09-2011, 10:14 AM	#7
Big Show Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upper Midwest Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Updated HP Ratings I'm not a NHRA tech inspector however, I'd use the classification guide and the rulebook to determine the proper class for a vehicle. Changing the year of a car to reclassify it is not new! The new cars aren't any different.