how to deal with the DP/CJ cars......

Chad Rhodes · 09-04-2010, 12:24 PM

As much as a lot of us don't really consider these cars stockers, they are here to stay (well Fezell may have just moved the Stick 08 CJ's to superstock this morning). There has been a lot of bickering back and forth on here about whether they are good or bad for the sport, etc. I'd like to hear everyone's ideas on how to deal with them. Real Ideas, that NHRA may actually Listen to and/or implement. I'll throw 2 of my ideas out there (not solely mine, as they have been discussed.

1) FX classes
AA/FX 7.00-7.99lb 10.20 index
A/FX 8.00-8.99lb 10.60 index
B/FX 9.00-9.99lb 10.90 index
C/FX 10.00-10.99lb 11.20 index
D/FX 11.00-11.99lb 11.50 index

AA/FXA 7.00-7.99lb 10.20 index
A/FXA 8.00-8.99lb 10.60 index
B/FXA 9.00-9.99lb 10.90 index
C/FXA 10.00-10.99lb 11.20 index
D/FXA 11.00-11.99lb 11.50 index

2) take 10% hp OFF of every combo that fits AA-G except the factory cars.

I preffer option 1 (with some tweaking I'm sure), but doubt NHRA will add classes

keith ohanesian · 09-04-2010, 01:32 PM

Dumb!

Ken Miele · 09-04-2010, 01:40 PM

Smart !

Chad Rhodes · 09-04-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith ohanesian

Dumb!

Care to elaborate?

Bob Pagano · 09-04-2010, 02:36 PM

Smart, concerning that they are really SS cars to begin with.

Mike Fuller · 09-04-2010, 02:38 PM

I like the FX idea myself.

Jim Wahl · 09-04-2010, 02:49 PM

Do it now! Jim

John Leichtamer Jr · 09-04-2010, 02:58 PM

nhra will do what they think is rite
not what we think is rite.

Hammer

cutta · 09-04-2010, 03:27 PM

I like option number 2 for AA-B/SA

But we do have a situation to deal with though. The 6.1 challengers are much closer to where they should be factor wise than the other DP/CJ combos out there.

Immediate HP adjustment for the 5.7, 5.9, and all Mustang blower cars must be done in order for option 2 to work properly.

There aren't any stock AA cars that can run with the AA CJ's. Not even the DP's can run that fast. The only thing you could get that fast would be possibly the 68 Darts/Cudas or 69 Vette.

Sean Cour · 09-04-2010, 05:08 PM

Some of you guys that are on the band wagon for new classes....can't even run within two dimes of the same class car, same combination, as the fast guys. Tweak and maximize your stuff before worrying about everybody else.
Yes, the factors are screwed up....absolutely! But some of you aren't even close with some of your own combos. Just my opinion.....and whaaaah...if you don't like it!

09-04-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	how to deal with the DP/CJ cars...... As much as a lot of us don't really consider these cars stockers, they are here to stay (well Fezell may have just moved the Stick 08 CJ's to superstock this morning). There has been a lot of bickering back and forth on here about whether they are good or bad for the sport, etc. I'd like to hear everyone's ideas on how to deal with them. Real Ideas, that NHRA may actually Listen to and/or implement. I'll throw 2 of my ideas out there (not solely mine, as they have been discussed. 1) FX classes AA/FX 7.00-7.99lb 10.20 index A/FX 8.00-8.99lb 10.60 index B/FX 9.00-9.99lb 10.90 index C/FX 10.00-10.99lb 11.20 index D/FX 11.00-11.99lb 11.50 index AA/FXA 7.00-7.99lb 10.20 index A/FXA 8.00-8.99lb 10.60 index B/FXA 9.00-9.99lb 10.90 index C/FXA 10.00-10.99lb 11.20 index D/FXA 11.00-11.99lb 11.50 index 2) take 10% hp OFF of every combo that fits AA-G except the factory cars. I preffer option 1 (with some tweaking I'm sure), but doubt NHRA will add classes __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

09-04-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: how to deal with the DP/CJ cars...... Dumb! __________________ No prep is king

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Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 636 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Re: how to deal with the DP/CJ cars...... Do it now! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

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09-04-2010, 03:27 PM	#9
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: how to deal with the DP/CJ cars...... I like option number 2 for AA-B/SA But we do have a situation to deal with though. The 6.1 challengers are much closer to where they should be factor wise than the other DP/CJ combos out there. Immediate HP adjustment for the 5.7, 5.9, and all Mustang blower cars must be done in order for option 2 to work properly. There aren't any stock AA cars that can run with the AA CJ's. Not even the DP's can run that fast. The only thing you could get that fast would be possibly the 68 Darts/Cudas or 69 Vette. __________________ Adriel Paradise, Paradise Racing Team Driver/Crew Chief(at least my dad claims me to be) B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas

09-04-2010, 05:08 PM	#10
Sean Cour Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 445 Likes: 110 Liked 79 Times in 30 Posts	Re: how to deal with the DP/CJ cars...... Some of you guys that are on the band wagon for new classes....can't even run within two dimes of the same class car, same combination, as the fast guys. Tweak and maximize your stuff before worrying about everybody else. Yes, the factors are screwed up....absolutely! But some of you aren't even close with some of your own combos. Just my opinion.....and whaaaah...if you don't like it! __________________ Sean Cour T6066 ladle