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SPS · 09-11-2010, 05:27 PM

So is this car a SFI 25-5 car or not? (would be an awful lot of work since Indy)

Don't know how the record could stand if it isn't.

Seems as though somebody really dropped the ball with these cars from the start....

Ford for knowingly sending them out with 1000+ HP and not sufficient chassis and NHRA for grossly underestimating the HP and thus their capabilities.

And all this in conditions that appear not much different than Indy.......wait 'till they get to good air.

FJ

Tom Moock · 09-11-2010, 09:38 PM

I think they threw out the run of 8.47, he ran 8.50`s two times for the record, this is what i heard? if he gets to keep the record i`m not sure. Tom

09-12-2010, 01:20 AM

I just noticed the pics of his car...are those nine or ten in tires on the back?

This is obscene! Going faster than a SS/AH CAR? ON A LIGHT LAUNCH? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

SSDiv6 · 09-12-2010, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPS

Ford for knowingly sending them out with 1000+ HP and not sufficient chassis and NHRA for grossly underestimating the HP and thus their capabilities.

FJ

Respecting the fact that you are chassis builder, I can see the SFI cage issue, but not having sufficient chassis, I have to disagree. There are lots of Mustangs running in the NMRA and NMCA classes in the 7's with small tires and the same type of suspension.

BlueOval Ralph · 09-12-2010, 09:42 AM

Respecting the fact that you are chassis builder, I can see the SFI cage issue, but not having sufficient chassis, I have to disagree. There are lots of Mustangs running in the NMRA and NMCA classes in the 7's with small tires and the same type of suspension.

Now this is a strech NHRA doe's not make chassis rules, they pass all the blame to SFI and when you read the rule book it say's must meet SFI Spec so & so (wheels. chassis, belts' firesuits' helments and on and on). What NMRA & NMCA doe's doesn't have any impact on what NHRA doe's or has to meet. Yuall complained when IMPACT and SFI had their Tuff several months ago? but in the end SFI won. This will be what happens with NHRA, SFI will have finally say so!!! Don't forget that NHRA CANNOT afford to get on bad side of SFI as they also set the standards for Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock and all classes. Just what would happen if SFI pulls all NHRA cert's no body could race as NHRA could get Insurance to put on the meets.

SPS · 09-12-2010, 10:00 AM

First, SSDIV6, the specs called for are called SFI 25-5 chassis specs. Look it up.

Secondly, the pics and a record statement are on Drag Race Central at 8.47 and definately no Funny Car cage so DEFINATELY no 25-5 spec chassis tag.

Don't know why we have rules if NHRA doesn't take action on this.

FJ

Chad Rhodes · 09-12-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph

Respecting the fact that you are chassis builder, I can see the SFI cage issue, but not having sufficient chassis, I have to disagree. There are lots of Mustangs running in the NMRA and NMCA classes in the 7's with small tires and the same type of suspension.

Now this is a strech NHRA doe's not make chassis rules, they pass all the blame to SFI and when you read the rule book it say's must meet SFI Spec so & so (wheels. chassis, belts' firesuits' helments and on and on). What NMRA & NMCA doe's doesn't have any impact on what NHRA doe's or has to meet. Yuall complained when IMPACT and SFI had their Tuff several months ago? but in the end SFI won. This will be what happens with NHRA, SFI will have finally say so!!! Don't forget that NHRA CANNOT afford to get on bad side of SFI as they also set the standards for Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock and all classes. Just what would happen if SFI pulls all NHRA cert's no body could race as NHRA could get Insurance to put on the meets.

dear lord that was hard to read

lstanford · 09-12-2010, 10:34 AM

I think Hopkins has it "in" for the Hemi boys. Only 331 cubic inches.

larrylomascolo · 09-12-2010, 01:13 PM

im curious what 60 ft times this car runs ,this is unreal ,and there is more tweaking to get more i would imagine

Damn Yankee · 09-12-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPS

So is this car a SFI 25-5 car or not? (would be an awful lot of work since Indy)

Don't know how the record could stand if it isn't.

Seems as though somebody really dropped the ball with these cars from the start....

Ford for knowingly sending them out with 1000+ HP and not sufficient chassis and NHRA for grossly underestimating the HP and thus their capabilities.

And all this in conditions that appear not much different than Indy.......wait 'till they get to good air.

FJ

Would you feel the same if the badging on the grill or fenderwell was GM, or Chevrolet

09-11-2010, 05:27 PM	#21
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Super CJ So is this car a SFI 25-5 car or not? (would be an awful lot of work since Indy) Don't know how the record could stand if it isn't. Seems as though somebody really dropped the ball with these cars from the start.... Ford for knowingly sending them out with 1000+ HP and not sufficient chassis and NHRA for grossly underestimating the HP and thus their capabilities. And all this in conditions that appear not much different than Indy.......wait 'till they get to good air. FJ

09-11-2010, 09:38 PM	#22
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Super CJ I think they threw out the run of 8.47, he ran 8.50`s two times for the record, this is what i heard? if he gets to keep the record i`m not sure. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

09-12-2010, 01:20 AM	#23
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Super CJ I just noticed the pics of his car...are those nine or ten in tires on the back? This is obscene! Going faster than a SS/AH CAR? ON A LIGHT LAUNCH? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

09-12-2010, 09:42 AM	#25
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Super CJ Respecting the fact that you are chassis builder, I can see the SFI cage issue, but not having sufficient chassis, I have to disagree. There are lots of Mustangs running in the NMRA and NMCA classes in the 7's with small tires and the same type of suspension. Now this is a strech NHRA doe's not make chassis rules, they pass all the blame to SFI and when you read the rule book it say's must meet SFI Spec so & so (wheels. chassis, belts' firesuits' helments and on and on). What NMRA & NMCA doe's doesn't have any impact on what NHRA doe's or has to meet. Yuall complained when IMPACT and SFI had their Tuff several months ago? but in the end SFI won. This will be what happens with NHRA, SFI will have finally say so!!! Don't forget that NHRA CANNOT afford to get on bad side of SFI as they also set the standards for Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock and all classes. Just what would happen if SFI pulls all NHRA cert's no body could race as NHRA could get Insurance to put on the meets.

09-12-2010, 10:00 AM	#26
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Super CJ First, SSDIV6, the specs called for are called SFI 25-5 chassis specs. Look it up. Secondly, the pics and a record statement are on Drag Race Central at 8.47 and definately no Funny Car cage so DEFINATELY no 25-5 spec chassis tag. Don't know why we have rules if NHRA doesn't take action on this. FJ

09-12-2010, 10:34 AM	#28
lstanford Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 312 Likes: 1 Liked 134 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Super CJ I think Hopkins has it "in" for the Hemi boys. Only 331 cubic inches.

09-12-2010, 01:13 PM	#29
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Super CJ im curious what 60 ft times this car runs ,this is unreal ,and there is more tweaking to get more i would imagine