Minus 76 Horsepower

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Many 2-bbl combinations would suddenly be not-so-easily-overlooked.

Ya mean like a 2-bbl 307 Chebby?

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya mean like a 2-bbl 307 Chebby?

Nah, they were built after the 60s. Besides, nobody in their right mind would even attempt one of those.

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Nah, they were built after the 60s. Besides, nobody in their right mind would even attempt one of those.

69 Camaros/novas had 'em...

[Dave Gantz]

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

69 Camaros/novas had 'em...

FWIW, a neighbor had a 68 Chevelle (Malibu?) with one.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Nah, they were built after the 60s.

68-70 307s are rated at 195HP. If we take your 20% that becomes 164. That's right in the neighborhood of my 72 307s 171! Seeing as all 307s (68-73) are basically the same (except 73), I'll take it!
My 307 is a fun car but it's no hitter, not even at 164 HP. But it is reasonably inexpensive and easy to duplicate (and fun, did I say fun?).
Dwight, I think you're on to something here and would love to see it happen!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Dwight, I think you're on to something here and would love to see it happen!

Sounds like a plan to me.

Any factory rated or higher combo that's in the guide, that hasn't been raced in 30 years, take 20 % off the rating.
Any de-rated combo that isn't down 20 %,and hasn't run .6 under, adjust to that percentage.
Only exception would be cars that already are record holders (302 ,2 bbl, stick).
Now, all we need is to talk Chuck Norton into writing a letter to NHRA, and then we'll get the petition signed.
Serious proposal..Who's in?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Sounds like a plan to me.

Any factory rated or higher combo that's in the guide, that hasn't been (competitively) raced in 30 years, take 20 % off the rating.
Any de-rated combo that isn't down 20 %,and hasn't run .6 under, adjust to that percentage.
Only exception would be cars that already are (or have recently (3-5 Years?) been competitive) (302 ,2 bbl, stick).
Now, all we need is to talk Chuck Norton into writing a letter to NHRA, and then we'll get the petition signed.
Serious proposal..Who's in?

I would much rather see this!

[Billy Nees]

I also think that this idea should be put on the main Stock-SS forum.
Dwight, this was initially your idea. Would you please start the thread? If not, then I will but you should have the honor.

[Dwight Southerland]

I will work on it and post it next week after the hoopla of Indy dies down. Besides, I'm playing with grand kids this weekend.

You guys have some good ideas so I will run it by you before I post it.

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Ya mean like a 2-bbl 307 Chebby?

Personally, I would like to see NHRA grant all the post-1970 2-bbl combinations a reprieve at OEM ratings like they did the 302 Fords. How would you like to race at 130, Billy?