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Dave,
Would that be too steep for an under powered 302

Thanks
Dale

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Probably, I was just passing along some info.

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You will have more luck with the NHRA if you ask them to reduce the HP on the combo than asking them not to mess with the indexes. The indexes are a done deal. If you write a letter to the NHRA and ask them to reduce the HP of the 302-2V combo you will probably be successful in getting some power off. Unless there is someone who is running the combo and is fast, it would be very unlikely that your request would be denied. You can make a request every six months and if you are not keeping up with the pack, they will usually give you a HP break. Keep at it until your in the game.

Good luck.

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I don`t know if NHRA would take any HP off the 2 barrel engines or not. They reduced the 302 2 barrels (and most other 300ish inch 2 barrel combos) by 30 HP a couple of years ago. From 200 to 170.Wouldn`t hurt to try, guess.

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Hey dale that is a natural P add weight to Q.....I'd think Q would be the way to go. it would have to weigh 3060 with you in it. If it were me I'd go with the 8.8 with a 4.56 or 4.88 gear....that way you can run a 26X8.5 or a 28X9 slick those cars don't have alot of tire clearance.....I had a buddy that ran a bracket maverick with a 302 it had a 4.56 gear 26X10 slicks..it would run 11.90 1/4 & 7.50's 1/8...good luck!

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Dale, I talked to Brian S, in late August,(he is the guy who bought the 72 Comet Stocker, and ran it this season). He recently bought a well known 428 Ford Stocker, so maybe he would sell the Comet now. Just a thought.

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Now if you REALLY want to slow down, I have a V/SA Maverick for you!!
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Hi Dave, got any Pic's or info about the car? Please Email me at Todd1153@aol.com Thanks...Todd

Todd Hoven
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You have a PM Todd

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Hey Rory,, Which Mustang did Brian pick up? A few weeks ago there was an old 69 Mustang stick car at Bremerton that looked like someone's old stocker,, but I couldn't see who was running it.
Just curious,,,,,,,,,,, Danny Durham