HP added but car not built/run?

goinbroke2 · 09-16-2023, 07:10 PM

I've noticed some combo's that have had hp added but have no date saying when they were changed and why.
So, why is a (for example) 79 mustang 200 six cyl which is rated at 85hp from the factory have 140hp as factored by NHRA??
This is another, "85hp? I'll try that" or "140hp? For a one barrel inline six? Nope, pass"...and it doesn't get built.

Who is raising the hp on untested combo's and why?

(Big thanks to Dwight Southerland for the guide program!)

09-16-2023, 07:10 PM	#1
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 885 Likes: 1,568 Liked 381 Times in 148 Posts	HP added but car not built/run? I've noticed some combo's that have had hp added but have no date saying when they were changed and why. So, why is a (for example) 79 mustang 200 six cyl which is rated at 85hp from the factory have 140hp as factored by NHRA?? This is another, "85hp? I'll try that" or "140hp? For a one barrel inline six? Nope, pass"...and it doesn't get built. Who is raising the hp on untested combo's and why? (Big thanks to Dwight Southerland for the guide program!) Last edited by goinbroke2; 09-16-2023 at 07:30 PM.