HP Adjustments on NHRA.com - Page 5

Randall Klein · 07-08-2014, 03:35 PM

A few years ago somebody knocked off 50-75 HP off some Corvette, then the 400 Chevy got a typo, then the 390 Fords got a gift, and the 383's (both stones), I'm sure there are other examples as well

Not too sure I'd be popping buttons over being fast under those conditions

As someone once posted here: they're not fast, or smarter, they're just in the wrong class

Jeff Teuton · 07-08-2014, 03:46 PM

RJ, you are correct. Us Mopar people are a bunch smarter than you Blue Oval folks. Now that we got that out of the way, I might have to look at my old Super Bee. It's getting closer to those 396 cars. We were about a half second behind. Maybe I will just stay in the new cars. Less controversy there. But your new car needs hp.

Kirk Morgan · 07-08-2014, 07:59 PM

Yes you are correct we do need more horsepower to keep up with you guys.

Kirk

Mickey Whaley · 07-08-2014, 11:14 PM

I wonder how many illegal motors have caused legal motors HP?

Paul Precht · 07-09-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

I wonder how many illegal motors have caused legal motors HP?

Ha, can't count that high.

j gardiner · 07-09-2014, 06:50 AM

They're not illegal, they're undocumented.

Mike Pearson · 07-09-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

I wonder how many illegal motors have caused legal motors HP?

I would guess not many. There are very few disqualifications during tear downs. I think most Stock and Super Stock racers try to stay with in the rules. At least this is my observation. There is also the protest provision in the rule book if you suspect someone is illegal. Put up the cash and they have to tear down.

SSDiv6 · 07-09-2014, 09:18 AM

That ship left the port many years ago.
That is the reason why we have ported heads in Super Stock, bogus port volume numbers and much more that has been allowed throughout the years.

Bryan Worner · 07-09-2014, 11:28 AM

Beard, more hp equals more weight! Those who choose to run their cars to trigger the reviews reap the benefit of pounding their chest and adding more lead! There's your weight adjustment! Pretty easy to figure out, for me anyway!

Kevin, and all others who don't like SS with GT included......go run Comp!

Bryan Worner · 07-09-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

I've specifically stated that they have an advantage. I don't know how I could possibly be any clearer. I just asked why they're hitting HP instead of adjusting weight on the FWD conversions as a whole, since the advantage is not in the engine, but the car itself.

Because you can put different engine combinations in the same FWD car!

07-08-2014, 03:35 PM	#41
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com A few years ago somebody knocked off 50-75 HP off some Corvette, then the 400 Chevy got a typo, then the 390 Fords got a gift, and the 383's (both stones), I'm sure there are other examples as well Not too sure I'd be popping buttons over being fast under those conditions As someone once posted here: they're not fast, or smarter, they're just in the wrong class

07-08-2014, 03:46 PM	#42
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com RJ, you are correct. Us Mopar people are a bunch smarter than you Blue Oval folks. Now that we got that out of the way, I might have to look at my old Super Bee. It's getting closer to those 396 cars. We were about a half second behind. Maybe I will just stay in the new cars. Less controversy there. But your new car needs hp. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

07-08-2014, 07:59 PM	#43
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 230 Likes: 1 Liked 80 Times in 44 Posts	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com Yes you are correct we do need more horsepower to keep up with you guys. Kirk

07-08-2014, 11:14 PM	#44
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com I wonder how many illegal motors have caused legal motors HP?

07-09-2014, 06:50 AM	#46
j gardiner Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: waldorf Posts: 221 Likes: 14 Liked 55 Times in 29 Posts	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com They're not illegal, they're undocumented.

07-09-2014, 09:18 AM	#48
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,585 Times in 582 Posts	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com That ship left the port many years ago. That is the reason why we have ported heads in Super Stock, bogus port volume numbers and much more that has been allowed throughout the years.

07-09-2014, 11:28 AM	#49
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 825 Likes: 136 Liked 535 Times in 86 Posts	Re: HP Adjustments on NHRA.com Beard, more hp equals more weight! Those who choose to run their cars to trigger the reviews reap the benefit of pounding their chest and adding more lead! There's your weight adjustment! Pretty easy to figure out, for me anyway! Kevin, and all others who don't like SS with GT included......go run Comp! Last edited by Bryan Worner; 07-09-2014 at 11:34 AM.