Ouch my car just got 9 HP! - Page 2

chlngr73 · 07-02-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

Might as well put all 6.1 drag paks for sale. They won't be a good combination after 9hp.

Haha, come on. Ya'll have ruled the upper classes with the LS cars for the last 7 years or so, now it's time for us Ford and Mopar guys to have a little fun. From the looks of it, the 5.7 will be an A/AA only car in no time and the 6.1 is stuck in AA(I believe). So I'm thinkin B seems like a pretty good class in the near future. Oh well, either way were gonna have fun with the car and not get caught up in all that. Hope you and your family have a safe holiday weekend, see ya'll n Belle Rose in September.

Mack Reeves · 07-03-2010, 05:48 AM

Got a question.. Being I'm new to this class racing and all, can someone explain to me how a car gets "locked" into a single class... I understand how a AA/s can not go up but how does it get to where it can't go down?? Is it the ballast or added weight is too much??? Just wondering... Thanks Mack

art leong · 07-03-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack Reeves

Got a question.. Being I'm new to this class racing and all, can someone explain to me how a car gets "locked" into a single class... I understand how a AA/s can not go up but how does it get to where it can't go down?? Is it the ballast or added weight is too much??? Just wondering... Thanks Mack

If a car is lighter than a AA car to begin with. You can add enough weight to make AA but you have already moved up a class so you can't move 2 classes

countrypuppy4865 · 07-03-2010, 10:28 AM

This car should still be able to run A. The new weight break is a 7.77 which is a natural AA. However, the car can still move up one class to A. Now if this combination gets more HP and works its way to a weight break below 7.5, then it would not be eligible to run A anymore. For example, the 08 Cobra Jet Auto used to fit in A, but after getting Hp once it moved it's weight break below 7.5.

Mack Reeves · 07-03-2010, 11:19 AM

Thanks Guys.... I understand now....... Mack

Kirk Morgan · 07-03-2010, 04:59 PM

Well you wont have to add as much weight to slow the car down. How close is the car to being ready? When i talked to your dad at Houston it sounded like it might be awhile. Well have a good holiday and see you at the next race.

Mack Reeves · 07-04-2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirk Morgan

Well you wont have to add as much weight to slow the car down. How close is the car to being ready? When i talked to your dad at Houston it sounded like it might be awhile. Well have a good holiday and see you at the next race.

You must have me confused with another DP owner.. But my car is a month or two away and thanks for asking.... Mack

art leong · 07-04-2010, 06:19 AM

The 6.1 has a way to go till it's a AA only car. It can take a 3.25% hit and still be able to run A.

bigshow2966 · 07-04-2010, 08:07 AM

If Merryfield keeps flying he'll have the 5.7 in A with the 6.1 too.

Bob Don · 07-04-2010, 10:34 AM

Does anyone have a link to an official posting?

07-03-2010, 05:48 AM	#12
Mack Reeves Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elkin, NC Posts: 671 Likes: 165 Liked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! Got a question.. Being I'm new to this class racing and all, can someone explain to me how a car gets "locked" into a single class... I understand how a AA/s can not go up but how does it get to where it can't go down?? Is it the ballast or added weight is too much??? Just wondering... Thanks Mack __________________ Mack Reeves 2377 STOCK & SUPER STOCK

07-03-2010, 10:28 AM	#14
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 977 Likes: 17 Liked 227 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! This car should still be able to run A. The new weight break is a 7.77 which is a natural AA. However, the car can still move up one class to A. Now if this combination gets more HP and works its way to a weight break below 7.5, then it would not be eligible to run A anymore. For example, the 08 Cobra Jet Auto used to fit in A, but after getting Hp once it moved it's weight break below 7.5. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird Last edited by countrypuppy4865; 07-03-2010 at 10:30 AM.

07-03-2010, 11:19 AM	#15
Mack Reeves Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elkin, NC Posts: 671 Likes: 165 Liked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! Thanks Guys.... I understand now....... Mack __________________ Mack Reeves 2377 STOCK & SUPER STOCK

07-03-2010, 04:59 PM	#16
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 224 Likes: 1 Liked 71 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! Well you wont have to add as much weight to slow the car down. How close is the car to being ready? When i talked to your dad at Houston it sounded like it might be awhile. Well have a good holiday and see you at the next race.

07-04-2010, 06:19 AM	#18
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! The 6.1 has a way to go till it's a AA only car. It can take a 3.25% hit and still be able to run A. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

07-04-2010, 08:07 AM	#19
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 650 Likes: 647 Liked 124 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! If Merryfield keeps flying he'll have the 5.7 in A with the 6.1 too.

07-04-2010, 10:34 AM	#20
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,491 Likes: 1,080 Liked 882 Times in 188 Posts	Re: Ouch my car just got 9 HP! Does anyone have a link to an official posting? __________________ Bob Don 128 SS