[Chuck Norton]

Jimmy,

I wouldn't go to the bank on the probability that the engine combinations certified for the NHRA Classification Guide bear more than a passing resemblance to the engines sold in Challengers on the showroom floor in terms of horsepower ratings and equipment. There are so many compromises in a production car besides the weight that it only makes sense to me that they would make improvements in areas such as induction systems and more. For example, I'm sure that the LT1 cars would run more efficiently if the factory had included an option for a single plane intake manifold that put the throttle body over the center of the engine instead of at one end.

Since they're starting with a clean design sheet to make a car specifically for Stock Eliminator drag racing, why not really do it right? That's the way it was done back in 1968 and it worked pretty well.

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